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Biden's decision sparks funding questions for Maryland's Key Bridge and Red Line projects
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The seismic shift within the Democratic Party amid President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for re-election has renewed questions about whether the partnership between Maryland and Washington leaders like to tout will result in funding for two big-ticket projects. First, funding for the Key...
Maryland schools and libraries will get more funding to provide more internet access
BALTIMORE - Libraries have always been pivotal to providing essential resources and connecting communities. Libraries and schools in Maryland will have more funding to expand connectivity and close the digital divide.Baltimore, state and federal leaders highlighted the efforts on Monday to provide internet access to more Marylanders. The FCC recently approved new rules that would assist institutions in providing affordable internet access."Having access to the internet is as important as having electricity in the 20th century," said U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, from Maryland. "Our workers need it to develop skills, people need it to connect with healthcare providers, entrepreneurs need it...
N.J. gets $250M grant to add electric truck charging stations along I-95
The state Department of Environmental Protection on Monday received a $250 million federal grant to put toward a multi-state electric truck charging project along I-95. The grant will provide funding for the Clean Corridor Coalition, a initiative that aims to install charging stations for commercial and medium to heavy duty electric trucks along the interstate highway in New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland.
Hospital Receives BIRTH Equity Maryland Designation
Meritus strives to ensure all patients, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender or socioeconomic status receive high-quality, equitable care. The health system has been sharing its efforts publicly with the community it serves through its annual Health Equity report, as well as by working to engage community members in important health initiatives.
Maryland Budget Cuts Could Hurt Local Art Scene
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Eastern Shore artists are expressing concern over recent Maryland budget cuts to arts programs, fearing significant impacts on local art communities. Nearly $150 million in funding has been slashed, affecting universities, the State Department of Health, and the Maryland State Arts Council, which awards grants to local artists.
Maryland among the toughest states in the nation for renters who depend on affordable housing
BALTIMORE - In Maryland, the dream of finding affordable housing is becoming increasingly out of reach for many residents, as rent prices continue to skyrocket. A recent report by "Out of Reach" highlights the severity of the situation, placing Maryland among the toughest states in the nation for renters.According to the report, Maryland now ranks as one of the most challenging places to secure affordable housing. This revelation underscores a growing crisis that is affecting thousands across the state, from urban centers to suburban communities.Diana Lyles, a longtime Howard County resident who is facing imminent displacement due to staggering rent...
American Legion Dorchester Post 91 donates $42,000 to VA Maryland Health Care System
The American Legion Dorchester Post 91 in Cambridge, recently donated $42,000 to the Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System to benefit veteran patients throughout the state. This is the largest donation the VA Maryland Health Care System has ever received from an individual Veterans Service Organization post. The donation will directly support veterans who receive their care at the Baltimore, Loch Raven, and Perry Point VA Medical Centers, as well as the Cambridge, Eastern Baltimore County, Fort Meade, Glen Burnie, and Pocomoke City VA Outpatient...
Delontey Montario Butler Arrested On Open Warrants In MD
Delontey Montario Butler, 31, was arrested on Sunday, July 21, on open warrants for home invasion, first-degree assault, and other offenses throughout the region. According to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, the warrants stem from a 2023 incident when Butler allegedly barged into a Lexington Park home wielding a pocketknife, which he used to lunge at his victim before brandishing a gun and threatening to shoot.
UMBWMC Ranked #5 Hospital in Area by US News & World Report
The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), is ranked #5 in the state of Maryland and the Baltimore Metro area on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospital’s list, released today. The hospital was also rated High Performing for the care it provides in eight common procedures: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery and pneumonia.
Maryland Service Year program concludes first year, accepting applications for year two
This week, Washington County resident Chris Keane attended his commencement. Not for high school, he’s already done that. Not for college, he’s yet to cross that milestone. But for something more novel, Maryland’s Service Year Option program, which started last year. The Herald-Mail covered the launch event for the program enacted in 2023 for recent high school graduates last October, recording the remarks of Keane, an inaugural year program participant, as he spoke about his early days...
Gone Shrimpin’: MD, VA Shrimp Harvests Return for 2024 Season
In the movie Forrest Gump, Alabama native Bubba proclaims, “Shrimp is the fruit of the sea.” Indeed, the south has long been known for its shrimp harvests, but the Chesapeake Bay? Not so much. In recent years, that’s been changing. Shrimp appear to be more abundant further north...
Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin questions Secret Service director about Trump rally assassination attempt
Maryland U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D - 8th District) called the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump "a grave assault on our democracy" in his opening remarks at a contentious U.S. House of Representatives committee questioning of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle this morning. Cheatle faced heated questioning from members of both political parties seeking answers to security failures at the July 13, 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump and two rally attendees were wounded in the shooting, and a third attendee was killed. It was the first attempted assassination of a current or former U.S. President since 1981.
Maryland Republican women seek more opportunities
Throughout their convention last week, Republicans said they’d like to see more conservative women running for office. That same mantra was being repeated in the Maryland delegation. The post Maryland Republican women seek more opportunities appeared first on Maryland Matters.
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