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Maryland set for first subsea internet cable: AWS’s 320+ Tbps “Fastnet” to Ireland

Maryland set for first subsea internet cable: AWS’s 320+ Tbps “Fastnet” to Ireland

Fastnet’s transatlantic route avoids traditional cable corridors concentrated in the US Northeast, providing path diversity for AWS’s network. Credit: Amazon Maryland is getting its first undersea internet cable, and it’s a monster. Amazon Web...

Owner:  Mountaingate Capital
Northeast Baltimore grocery store to close in early 2026, CEO says

Northeast Baltimore grocery store to close in early 2026, CEO says

THE CEO FOR B GREEN AND COMPANY, WHICH OWNS THIS FOOD DEPOT LOCATION, BLAMES RISING COSTS AND DECLINING SNAP BENEFITS FOR THE CLOSURE. HE SAYS THEY’VE LOOKED FOR NEW PEOPLE TO BUY THIS STORE LOCATION, BUT THEY’VE COME UP SHORT AND AS THEY LOOK FOR...

Owner:  Hearst Family
New Era for Maryland Kids’ Health with $50M Pledge

New Era for Maryland Kids’ Health with $50M Pledge

Philanthropist Tom Golisano donated $50 million to the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital on October 28, 2025, marking the largest gift in the history of the University of Maryland Medical System and the University of Maryland, Baltimore....

Owner:  David Higgins II
The goalposts keep moving: Maryland’s public arts funding is failing its working artists 

The goalposts keep moving: Maryland’s public arts funding is failing its working artists 

By Sarahia Benn “Maryland artists just saved the arts budget, and yet somehow, we still can’t get a grant. It’s like showing up to your own party and being told the punch bowl is for everyone else.” – Sarahia Benn For decades, I’ve worked as an...

Owner:  Murphy Family
A big Election Day, inflation denial, traveling for free: Catch up on the day’s stories

A big Election Day, inflation denial, traveling for free: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Voters in several states are casting ballots in critical races in what’s shaping up as an early referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term. Track live results and join Charlamagne tha God and...

Owner:  Bradley Family
Road closures and detours for Baltimore’s 2025 Veterans Day Parade: What drivers need to know

Road closures and detours for Baltimore’s 2025 Veterans Day Parade: What drivers need to know

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation has announced a series of road closures and parking restrictions ahead of the city’s annual Veterans Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8. The parade will take place from noon to 2:30 p.m.,...

Owner:  Hearst Family
County tourism launches 'Music Peaks: The Soundtrack of Mountain Maryland'

County tourism launches 'Music Peaks: The Soundtrack of Mountain Maryland'

CUMBERLAND — Allegany County Tourism has launched "Music Peaks: The Soundtrack of Mountain Maryland," a new marketing initiative celebrating the region’s thriving live music scene and its deep Appalachian roots. Music Peaks connects musicians,...

Owner:  Retirement Systems of Alabama

37th Season Of MPT’s ‘Outdoors Maryland’ Premieres Nov. 11

Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) award-winning original series Outdoors Maryland returns for its 37th season on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with the first of five new episodes. Produced in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources...

Owner:  Kathy Haley
North Beach Man Charged With Impersonating Police Officer In Calvert County

North Beach Man Charged With Impersonating Police Officer In Calvert County

CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. — A North Beach man is facing a misdemeanor charge after Calvert County authorities say he posed as a law enforcement officer while attempting to contact a resident late last month. According to charging documents filed in...

Owner:  Kathy Hollyer
Maryland’s health care inequity problem | READER COMMENTARY

Maryland’s health care inequity problem | READER COMMENTARY

Maryland is home to some of the best hospitals and medical institutions in the country, yet health care inequity continues to harm our communities. Access to care in our state often depends on where a person lives, their income and their insurance...

Owner:  Smith Family
Maryland Gov. Moore forges ahead with redistricting effort, announcing advisory commission

Maryland Gov. Moore forges ahead with redistricting effort, announcing advisory commission

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is pressing forward with an effort to redraw the state’s congressional districts, despite opposition from a key legislative leader. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters....

Owner:  Stanley S. Hubbard
Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Rollover Crash In Charlotte Hall

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Rollover Crash In Charlotte Hall

CARLOTTE HALL, Md. – On Monday, November 3, 2025, at approximately 6:29pm, troopers from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barracks, along with Charles County Sheriff’s Officers, responded to Maryland Route 6 at Chambord Court for a report of a...

Owner:  Kathy Hollyer
Road updates: Pinebrook School Rd. bridge; Baltimore Rd. extension; US 601 N. and more

Road updates: Pinebrook School Rd. bridge; Baltimore Rd. extension; US 601 N. and more

Published 10:16 am Tuesday, November 4, 2025 By Mike Barnhardt Enterprise Record The Pinebrook School Road bridge over I-40 is scheduled take more than a year from now to be completed. John Rhyne, NC Department of Transportation Division 9...

Owner:  Todd Carpenter & Canso Investment Counsel
Woman pleads guilty in crash that killed 6 highway workers on I-695 in Baltimore County

Woman pleads guilty in crash that killed 6 highway workers on I-695 in Baltimore County

A woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday for her role in a crash on Interstate 695 in Baltimore County that killed six construction workers and stood among the deadliest to take place in a work zone in decades. Baltimore County Circuit Judge Dennis M....

Owner:  The Venetoulis Institute For Local Journalism
Thomas Gase Guide: Plenty of sports on tap, but be prepared to travel

Thomas Gase Guide: Plenty of sports on tap, but be prepared to travel

If you’re reading this column, that means you survived the six heart attacks you probably had watching the World Series. If you were even remotely attached to either the Toronto Blue Jays or Los Angeles Dodgers, the stress involved might have been...

Owner:  Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Maryland Online Casinos – MD Gambling Websites, Ranked by Experts

Maryland Online Casinos – MD Gambling Websites, Ranked by Experts

Maryland’s online casino market is expanding rapidly, giving players more exciting choices than ever. From real-money slots and live-dealer blackjack to smooth, user-friendly mobile platforms, our top 10 Maryland online casinos offer something for...

Owner:  Pustizzi Family
Downtown Baltimore Road Closures Announced for November 3–7: Drivers Urged to Expect Delays and Detours

Downtown Baltimore Road Closures Announced for November 3–7: Drivers Urged to Expect Delays and Detours

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation announced a series of weekday lane and road closures throughout downtown from Nov. 3 to Nov. 7 for various infrastructure and improvement projects. According to BCDOT, the closures are...

Owner:  Hearst Family
Maryland volleyball falls to Northwestern, 3-1

Maryland volleyball falls to Northwestern, 3-1

After a straight-set defeat against No. 24 Indiana on Halloween, Maryland volleyball traveled to Illinois to take on Northwestern. The Terps hoped to end their away game flaws and snap a four-game losing streak — including three matchups ending in...

Owner:  Jay Penske
Justin Arnwine Gets His Biggest Victory Yet at RGPS Grand Prix Maryland
Police shooting in Baltimore County sends one person to hospital

Police shooting in Baltimore County sends one person to hospital

A police shooting in Carney has sent a person to the hospital Monday morning, Baltimore County police said. | Interactive Map: Traffic conditions in Maryland Officers closed the area on White Marsh Boulevard between Interstate 695 and Walther...

Owner:  Hearst Family

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