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State Trooper fatally shoots man, Sheriff’s deputy is wounded during “fight in progress” call.

July 12th, 2021

A 24 year old man is dead following an exchange of gunfire at a the Chesapeake Ridge apartment complex in North East. During the exchange, the Sheriff’s deputy was non-critically wounded. An unidentified Sheriff’s deputy and two MSP troopers responded to a “fight in progress” call shortly after 3:00 PM Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival at […]

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Maryland History and Civics Curricula Receive High Praise from National Organization

July 9th, 2021

from Maryland State Department of Education Maryland’s Civics and United States History Standards Earn Grades of B+ and B Respectively from Fordham Institute; Standards Recognized as “Impressive” BALTIMORE, MD (July 8, 2021) – The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has announced that Maryland’s State standards and frameworks for American History and civics were placed on the […]

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Consumer Alert – Maryland’s Moratorium on Residential Evictions Set to Expire August 15, 2021

July 2nd, 2021

From MD Attorney General July 1, 2021 – The Governor of Maryland’s Executive Order prohibiting residential evictions for non-payment of rent will expire on August 15, 2021. At that time, Maryland courts will be able to order evictions in cases filed since the temporary prohibition was ordered in March 2020, even if the residential tenant has suffered a […]

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Maryland State Department of Education Welcomes New Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury

July 2nd, 2021

From MD State Dept. of ED BALTIMORE, MD (July 1, 2021) – Today, Mr. Mohammed Choudhury officially assumed the office of Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, responsible for leading the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the State’s education policy through the implementation of the Blueprint for Education and emergence from the Covid-19 pandemic. MarylandPublicSchools.org

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Opinion: Exelon’s Claims About Conowingo Dam Don’t Add Up

June 28th, 2021

From Maryland Matters, Guest Commentary, June 28, 2021 The letter from an Exelon employee (“Conowingo Dam License Will Benefit the Bay” Maryland Matters, June 18, 2021) is full of inaccuracies, and claiming that the dam is a “best management practice” is completely ridiculous. See full article: https://www.marylandmatters.org/2021/06/28/opinion-exelons-claims-about-conowingo-dam-dont-add-up/

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MDTA – Expect delays at the Bay Bridge

June 25th, 2021

Expect delays at the Bay Bridge and along the US 50 corridor when traveling peak times during summer travel season. Suggested Bay Bridge drive time today is before 10A or after 10P. Stay on US 50 to assist 1st responders by keeping local roadways open. 1-877-BAYSPAN

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Attorney General Frosh Calls for Passage of the Federal Equality Act

June 24th, 2021

Maryland Attorney General June 23, 2021 BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today joined a coalition of 25 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Senate to pass legislation protecting individuals from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The coalition issued a letter to Senate leadership urging the chamber to pass […]

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