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Moore makes state Supreme Court appointment
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Wes Moore recently appointed of Peter K. Killough to the Supreme Court of Maryland's Fourth Appellate Judicial Circuit. The governor's office made the announcement July 25. "Judge Killough is a public servant in every sense. He has dedicated over a decade of his life to serving the people of Maryland, and we are grateful that he has raised his hand, once again, to make our state better,"...
Divided 10th Circuit orders further evaluation of legality for $6.4 million judgment in cannabis case
The federal appeals court based in Denver ruled on Monday that a Maryland man may be required to pay $6.4 million after all for breaching a contract with his intended partner in a cannabis company, so long as it does not require the manufacture or sale of marijuana. By 2-1,...
Megan Outten selected for DNC leadership Position
SALISBURY, Md- A Former Salisbury City Councilwoman has been selected for a delegate leadership position at the Democratic National Committee for Kamala Harris. Megan Outten will be advocating for Eastern Shore residents and the entire of Maryland at the national democratic convention next month in Chicago. Outten is a large...
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issues final environmental impact statement on US Wind project
DOVER -- As part of ongoing federal review of US Wind's Maryland Offshore Wind Project, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management released its final environmental impact statement, detailing ...
Kennedy Center announces second annual free Local Theatre Festival
The Kennedy Center announces the return of the Local Theatre Festival at The REACH on Saturday, August 24, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m. This free, day-long event celebrates the DMV’s (DC, Maryland, Virginia) rich theatrical community, and highlights the innovative work of local theater companies and playwrights. This year’s...
Maryland is first state to pass law against gift card draining
Maryland is the first state in the nation to pass a law aimed at thwarting an increasingly common scam known as gift card draining. The Gift Card Scams Prevention Act of 2024, recently signed by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, mandates that gift cards sold in stores be encased in secure packaging so that thieves can't illegally obtain their numbers. Under the new law, merchants that sell gift cards online must register them with the Office of the Attorney General's Division of Consumer Protection, while sellers also must train employees on how to detect gift card fraud. In carrying out such scams, criminals...
Founder, Black Minds Matter, weighs in on new third grade literacy policy
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Many people including some members of the Maryland State Board of Education are skeptical of Interim State Superintendent Carey Wright's new draft literacy policy. This new policy includes holding back children in kindergarten through third grade who can't read at their appropriate grade level. Many...
DC area placed under drought watch
Local governments declared the Washington, D.C., area under a drought watch as an unusually dry year continues in parts of northern Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. The Drought Coordination Technical Committee of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, a group of 24 local governments in the area, issued the drought watch Monday and urged residents to consider water-saving tactics […]
Martinsburg woman wins $50K with Maryland Lottery game bought in Frederick
A Martinsburg, W.Va., woman has won $50,000 through the Maryland Lottery's Pick 5 game. Annette Smith, a Maryland native, has bought Maryland Lottery games for several years and bought the winning ticket at the 1001 W. Patrick St. Wawa in Frederick, Md., on her way to work, according to a Maryland Lottery news release. ...
Maryland BOE Not On Same Page About Literacy Policy To Hold Back Third Graders
Some members balked Tuesday as the Maryland State Board of Education reviewed a proposed literacy policy that could lead to third grade students with reading difficulties being held back, with one calling it “harmful to children.” Board member Susan Getty, an educator of 40 years that includes 35 years teaching prekindergarten and kindergarten, said the […]
The Glen Rock Mill Inn seeks the community's help after power outages affect revenue
Table 1837, formerly known as the Glen Rock Mill Inn, is asking the community for help. In the last two years, the restaurant has experienced a number of power outages that have lasted for multiple days. This month, the restaurant experienced its third power outage in less than eight months. ...
Maryland Tax Free Week Returning August 11
Maryland’s tax-free week returns this month to help parents get the clothes and supplies they need as the summer winds down and the school year fast approaches. Beginning August 11 until August 17, qualifying clothing and footwear $100 or less will be exempt from the state’s six percent sales tax. Additionally, the first $40 of […] The post Maryland Tax Free Week Returning August 11 appeared first on 92 Q.
Maryland 3000 Pet Adoption Challenge Returns
(Baltimore, MD) -- The Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance has announced the return of the "Maryland 3000" to find homes for shelter pets. From August 1 through the 31 participating shelters across the state will be waiving fees to find forever homes for thousands of adoptable animals. Potential adopters can find...
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