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Maryland approves $2.75 million settlement for discrimination by state police
Top state officials approved a $2.75 million settlement on Oct. 2 after a federal investigation turned up evidence of discriminatory hiring practices by the Maryland State Police. The U.S. Department of Justice conducted a two-year investigation into state police hiring practices for a violation of Title VII, which prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. The investigation found that the state police...
Maryland rescue team saves over 100 trapped in Western North Carolina floods
BALTIMORE -- It's been one week since Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast and devastated Western North Carolina with heavy rains and severe flooding. Many people are trapped as hundreds of roads in Western North Carolina have been inaccessible due to the storm. A team of rescuers from Maryland have been working around the clock to try to get to the isolated people, many without food and water. Maryland Hart is made up of 24 highly skilled first responders from fire departments and emergency services departments across the Baltimore region. They're in North Carolina right now rescuing people by helicopter from...
Washington Husky fans react after Kalen DeBoer, Alabama stunned by Vanderbilt
Well, did anyone (honestly and truthfully) expect the Alabama Crimson Tide to lose to Vanderbilt? The Commodores managed to come out on top of a thrilling shootout with the top-ranked team in the nation. And of course, Washington Husky fans were keeping a close eye on the game. Why?. Well,...
Starlink offers free services to areas impacted by Hurricane Helene
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Starlink is offering its services to those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Starlink is offering a free 30-day service option for people facing the impact of Hurricane Helene. New Customers can follow the steps below: For current customers in need of additional services follow these steps: Current customers activating additional kits purchased […]
Barricade following suspected carjacking in DC resolved; 2 in custody
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police said that two people were in custody after a suspected carjacking turned into a barricade situation in D.C. on Friday. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said in a post around 4:50 p.m. that officers were responding to a barricade situation in the 2400 block of East Capitol St. MPD […]
Alexandria’s Art on the Avenue festival celebrates cultural diversity through art, creativity
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Thousands gathered on Saturday, Oct. 5, for Alexandria’s annual Art on the Avenue multi-cultural arts festival in Del Ray. The festival, which runs until 6 p.m., includes 350 artists, 34 food vendors, 30 live musical acts on four stages, free kids’ activities, a pie-baking contest and more. It is […]
Maryland lottery winner couldn't believe his luck until waitress checked his winning ticket
The unnamed winner chose to include the Super Bonus option in addition to placing an eight-spot wager. He bet on the numbers 9, 19, 29, 39, 49, 59, 69, and 79, the winner informed the gaming authority
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