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Maryland Lottery sees 22 big winners in one week, including $250,000 scratch-off prize
(WBFF) — A Maryland Lottery player in Rockville claimed a $250,000 prize on a scratch-off ticket and another four players scored prizes of $50,000, one each in Charlotte Hall, Edgewater, Joppa and St. Leonard. Across Maryland, the Lottery paid more than $29.7 million in prizes during the seven-day period...
NASA Wallops rocket launch to be visible in Maryland on Tuesday
BALTIMORE, MD—A rocket launch at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility will be visible in Maryland on Tuesday morning. The RockSat-X mission launch from Wallops on August 13, 2024. The launch window opens at 6:00 a.m. EDT. The Terrier-Improved Malemute rocket will carry student-designed experiments to suborbital space. The experiments...
MSDE presents draft literacy policy
BALTIMORE — Addressing the need for literacy proficiency in the state, Review and updates of the draft literacy policy were presented to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) July 23. The MSDE passed a resolution at the beginning of the year to task State Superintendent of Schools Carey Wright and her team with drafting a comprehensive literacy policy aligned with the science of reading. Considerations of the working policy include aspects such as curriculum adoption, assessment data, analysis, early warning systems, intervention, and accountability. ...
Sports wagering contributes $6.3 million to state of Maryland during July
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $6,254,056 in contributions to the state from a handle of $333,269,669 during July 2024. Sports wagering contributions go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs.
Amauri Polydor's Vision for a Strong Season at Mt. Zion Prep
Amauri Polydor, a Class of 2026 defensive back, has seen his recruiting stock soar since the end of last season thanks to a standout performance both on the field and during the offseason at various camps (college and non-college). Polydor, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound cornerback, will showcase his talents at Mt. Zion Prep Academy in Maryland this season, primarily playing cornerback. Last season, he made a significant impact with three interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, 13 pass breakups, and 32 tackles.
When does school start? Here are the start dates for Maryland public schools.
BALTIMORE-- The upcoming school year is around the corner, but not all Maryland public schools start on the same date. Here's a list of the opening and closing dates of all Maryland county public schools. Allegany County First day: Aug. 26 Last day: June 5 Thanksgiving Holiday: Nov. 28 – Dec.2 Winter Break: Dec. 23 – Jan. 1 Spring Break: April 16 – April 21 Other Closure Dates: Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 5, Nov. 15, Jan. 17, Jan.20, Feb. 17, March 3, May 26 Anne Arundel County First day: Aug. 26 (grades 1-5, 6 and 9) Aug. 27 (grades 1-12) Last day: June 13 Thanksgiving Holiday: Nov....
Well-Paid Maids: “It’s past time to raise the federal minimum wage”
Well-Paid Maids staunchly supports a federal minimum wage increase. In case you missed it, last month marked 15 years since the federal minimum wage increased to $7.25. It hasn’t budged since. What has budged? The cost of living. Some states and cities have taken matters into their own hands....
Drought concerns remain despite last week's heavy rainfall
Despite some heavy rain late last week, residents in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are still being asked to conserve water. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has more on the regional drought impacting nearly 6 million people.
Women’s Soccer Recharges Roster, Aims to Build on ‘23 Success, Face Hampton in Opener
EMMITSBURG, Md. (August 13, 2024) – Capping off the 2023 campaign with a semifinals appearance at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships, Mount St. Mary's women's soccer looks to build on that success in 2024. Their first step is the season opener – a contest with the Hampton Pirates Thursday.
Post-9/11 Studies Considered ‘Pier Protection’ at Key Bridge
BALTIMORE — Engineering studies commissioned by the state of Maryland in the early 2000s contemplated vulnerabilities to the area’s critical bridges, including the possibility of a “ship impact” at the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Shortly after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and threats to...
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