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What's Up? This Weekend 8/21
The St. Michaels Community Center is pleased to announce their 2024 schedule for our Concerts in the Park series, taking place at the waterfront Muskrat Park in St. Michaels, and featuring local talent on the gazebo stage beginning at 6 p.m. on each Thursday. This week enjoy music from Blues DeVille.
Giant Food Tweaks Backpack Policy and Restricts Minors After 6PM in Selected D.C. and Maryland Stores
Giant Food has announced revisions to its bag and minor policy in D.C. and select Maryland stores, with changes effective this week that alter how customers and their belongings are handled, aiming to mitigate retail theft. According to a statement obtained by DC News Now, shoppers can bring backpacks no larger than 14″ by 14″ by 6″ into five D.C. locations, provided they consent to having their bags tagged prior to entry and searched before exit.
In Chicago, Moore is helping the national ticket and helping himself
Gov. Wes Moore is among the ambitious, young, high-profile Democrats, part of the next generation of possible party leaders, making the scene around Chicago — as surrogates for Harris, but to boost their own profile as well.
Natural Resources Come Alive at the 2024 Maryland State Fair
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and partners will bring displays, exhibits, and fun activities about blue catfish, campsites, hunting, and more to the Maryland State Fair in Timonium. Fairgoers are invited to visit the exhibits located inside the Mosner Miller Building at the fairgrounds to engage with field experts...
Maryland Levies Fines on Perdue, Valley Proteins for Environmental Violations
Two major agricultural companies ramped up operations recently on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and the environment paid a price, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment. One case involves the agency’s second-largest cash penalty in its history while the other has reopened a long-running pollution saga that local environmentalists...
Maryland residents concerned about impact of electrical grid upgrade project
BALTIMORE -- Maryland residents are fighting back against new powerlines being built across several counties.The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, a proposed environmentally focused upgrade to Maryland's electrical grid, will require more than 70 miles of overhead powerlines to connect an existing BGE transmission line in northern Baltimore County, passing through Carroll County and into southern Frederick County.A town hall on Wednesday in Parkton allowed residents to voice their concerns about the project.The company in charge of the project says they will take community feedback into account when finalizing the routes. Another meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday...
Fenwick Island to Possibly Join Ocean City in Legal Action to Stop Maryland Offshore Wind Project
FENWICK ISLAND, DE -- On Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council is scheduled to discuss and vote to decide if the town will join Ocean City as a co-plaintiff in legal action to vacate and set aside federal approval of the Maryland Offshore Wind Project. In a recent meeting, Ocean...
Jacob’s Ladder And Police Department Open Community Clothing Closet In Prince George’s County
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. – The Prince George’s Police Department is partnering with the Jacob’s Ladder Youth Foundation to provide a community clothing closet to people in need. Capable residents are encouraged to contribute to the collection by donating new and slightly used clothing at the Westphalia-Division VIII Patrol Station.
Hoyer doesn’t let a stroke keep him from joining his fellow Maryland Democrats in Chicago
CHICAGO – Just nine days after suffering a minor stroke, Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, addressed the Maryland delegation’s breakfast at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. The longtime Maryland politician and former House majority leader approached the stage in the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Hotel in front of...
67-acre property man bought to be refuge for autistic son threatened by powerline proposal
ADAMSTOWN, Md. — Tariq Alvi says he dreamed for 50 years of owning land that would serve as a sanctuary and refuge for his family. The dream took on more significance as Alvi's autistic son grew into a 22-year-old who will need lifetime protection and care. In 2022, when...
Baysox Give Up 3 Run Lead in 9th Inning
The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, were defeated by the Erie SeaWolves, the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, by a final of 4-3 in 10 innings on Wednesday night from Prince George’s Stadium. Bowie (23-24, 55-60) broke the scoreless tie in the fourth inning...
Community newspaper recognized for 200 years
CENTREVILLE — Local newspaper Bay Times-Record Observer was lauded by state, county and local representatives for providing 200 years worth of community news at the Queen Anne’s County Fair last Wednesday. With coverage spanning Queen Anne’s County and beyond, State Delegates (R-36) Steve Arentz and Jay Jacobs celebrated and voiced appreciation for the long serving publication. On behalf of the Queen Anne’s County Commissioners, President Jim Moran presented a proclamation to commend the publication for its dedicated service and recognized the “distinguished efforts as a...
Prince George’s County Clinics offer vaccinations for students returning to school
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Thousands of students in Prince George’s County will return to class next week. As the days count down, families on Wednesday took advantage of a vaccination clinic to get them ready for the new school year. Wayne Rogers’s three kids will be attending classes at Greenbelt Middle […]
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