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Larry Hogan: On the Campaign Trail
EDITOR’S NOTE — DC News Now reached out to Angela Alsobrooks’s campaign team for a similar profile piece. We are in conversation with them at the time of this publication. ANNAPOLIS, Md. (DC News Now) — When Larry Hogan was Maryland’s governor, he consistently ranked as one of the top three governors in the country […]
New legal challenge aims to protect state retirees current prescription drug plan
MARYLAND (WBFF) — Packing the parking lot of a small VFW in rural Middle River, hundreds of outraged state retirees gathered to discuss a last-ditch effort to preserve their current prescription drug plan. Current benefits are set to expire at the start of next year, downgrading thousands of elderly residents from the state’s comprehensive coverage to a limited federal plan.
Biden matches Harris' energy at first joint event since he stepped down, swinging at "Donald Dump"
President Joe Biden joined forces with Vice President Kamala Harris for an event in Maryland on Thursday, where the duo focused primarily on their administration's efforts to lower drug costs and, as one would imagine, Donald Trump's name came up on several occasions. Perhaps invigorated by the experience of feeling...
American ballerina with Maryland ties gets 12-year Russian prison sentence for treason
BALTIMORE-- Russian/American dual citizen Ksenia Karelina, a ballerina who has ties to Maryland, was handed a 12-year prison sentence on Thursday for treason in Russia.Chris Van Heerden, Karelina's boyfriend, made a desperate plea on CBS Mornings to bring her back to the United States."I'm pleading to the American government," Van Heerden said. "I'm not a begging man but I'm begging the American people to help get Ksenia back."Karelina is originally from Russia but became a U.S. citizen three years ago.She was detained in Russia while visiting family in January after authorities there discovered she donated $51 to a U.S.-based...
Republican John Whalen running for Congress in Delaware
MILLSBORO, Del. – Former State Trooper and retired businessman John Whalen is running in the Republican primary for Congress in Delaware, a seat currently held by Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester. Whalen, a Millsboro resident and Wilmington native, was appointed to the Delaware Department of Public Safety, Division of State Police,...
Some DE home listings asked for more money in July – see the current median price here
The listed median home prices in Delaware are up in two of the three counties, according to recently released data. Median home listings in Kent and New Castle counties are up 0.5% and 3.1% in July, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. ...
Delmarva Today 8-16-24: OC Threatens Lawsuit Against Offshore Wind Project
Ocean City plans on filing a federal lawsuit against the construction of offshore wind turbines along its coastline. Host Bryan Russo talks with Delmarva Public Media's Brian Shane about his conversation with Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan on the resort's legal plans.
Jailed Marylanders Sit Through Long Wait Times For Psychiatric Treatment
Baltimore, MD (WBFF) — We're continuing to follow new reporting from the Baltimore Sun, on Maryland's embattled psychiatric system for current inmates. Our partner at the Sun found that people arrested with severe mental illness deemed too sick by the courts to participate in their cases and are often left sitting in jail cells for weeks beyond the states deadline.
MACO Summer Conference Underway In Ocean City
Elected officials from counties all over Maryland are attending, including Frederick County. Ocean City, Md (KM) County elected officials from all across the state and many of their staffs are in Ocean City this week, but it’s not a day at the beach. They’re attending the Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference.
15-Year-Old Charged In Millsboro Shooting
A 15-year-old from Millsboro, has been arrested following a shooting incident that led to multiple felony charges. Officials said on August 13, 2024, around 12:12 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to a report of a shooting that had occurred the previous night on Blue Dolphin Lane in Millsboro. The investigation showed that the suspect, during an argument with another teenager, pointed a gun at the victim before firing a shot inside the house as he left police said. None of the four juveniles present in the house were injured.
30th Annual Poor Girls Open Sees Strong Start
OCEAN CITY, MD– Hundreds of lady anglers took to the waters today for the start of the 30th annual Poor Girls Open fishing tournament. Over 800 anglers and 166 boats registered for the three-day competition, with an estimated $237,780 in prize money on the line. The annual ladies-only billfish...
Flags are at half-staff in Delaware in honor of a fallen EMS employee, firefighter
Flags are lowered to half-staff for a week in Delaware in honor of the death of a local EMS employee and volunteer firefighter. Thomas “Tommy” Berry III, a 23-year-old logistic technician for Sussex County’s Emergency Medical Services and a volunteer firefighter/EMT with Georgetown and Ellendale fire companies, died in the afternoon of Aug. 13. ...
J.D. Mundy Joins UMES Baseball as Assistant Coach for 2025
J.D. Mundy has been appointed as the Assistant Baseball Coach at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) for the 2025 season, joining Head Coach Danny Acosta's staff. Previously, Mundy served as a volunteer assistant at Western Carolina University, leading the infielders to significant success, including a top-30 national ranking in double plays. His background includes a standout collegiate playing career, highlighted by achievements at Virginia Tech and Radford, where he earned First Team All-Big South honors.
MARYLAND NEWS – Maryland based company set to auction off Jeffery Epstein’s ‘black book’
Alexander Historical Auctions in Elkton, Maryland, known for its auctions of historic documents and relics, is auctioning off Jeffrey Epstein’s personal address and telephone book, calling it “one of the most provocative criminal relics of modern times.” The small, plastic-bound book, containing 64 pages and 368 entries, is set to go up for auction on Friday with a minimum opening bid of $35,000. The book has previously been offered for private sale with offers reaching around $100,000, but those were rejected.
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