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Maryland’s Raskin, national Democrats plan red state push in 2026 elections
Baltimore Sun - Maryland
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August 6, 2025
WASHINGTON — In March, Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin drove to Cambridge, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, for a packed town hall at a middle school. Two months later, he held another one in the Long Island, New York, community of Patchogue. Town halls...
Baltimore leaders tout decline in crime at National Night Out event
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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During a National Night Out event in Baltimore on Tuesday, city leaders touted a decline in crime statistics. However, some neighborhoods are still feeling unsafe after recent incidents. Each year, National Night Out celebrates community and law...
Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Businesses Honored with 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
Eye on Annapolis - Maryland
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August 6, 2025
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County is celebrating the recognition of several local tourism partners who have earned Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards. The annual awards recognize businesses that rank in the top 10 percent of listings...
Major weekend ramp closures and detours on Baltimore Beltway and Security Boulevard to start Friday
WBAL - Maryland
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August 6, 2025
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has announced that two ramps at the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) and MD 122 (Security Boulevard) interchange in Baltimore County will be temporarily closed on weekends,...
Kevin Spacey’s former Baltimore condo price-slashed by some $2M since February — as investor struggles to find buyer
New York Post
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August 6, 2025
Kevin Spacey’s former Baltimore condo can’t seem to find another gig. The spacious property listed in February months after the actor lost the home to foreclosure. Its initial $6 million price tag — an ambitious ask for Baltimore real estate —...
95-pound tuna potentially worth $1.8 million caught in Maryland fishing tourney
Reading Eagle - Pennsylvania
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August 6, 2025
A Virginia Beach boat reeled in a 95-pound tuna on Tuesday at the White Marlin Open that could be worth more than $1.8 million if it stays atop the leaderboard. Tommy Farella, an angler from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, won the battle with the fish...
Catonsville, Maryland Man Wanted on Felony Theft Charges
WGMD - Delaware
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August 6, 2025
The Bethany Beach Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating 49-year-old William Engle from Catonsville, Maryland. Engle is wanted on felony theft charges from an investigation stemming from Shore Fun Arcade at 108 Garfield...
Maryland’s Eastern Shore may see dangerous rip currents this week
WTOP - District Columbia
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August 5, 2025
If you're headed to the Eastern Shore of Maryland or Delaware this week for a beach getaway, the National Weather Service is warning of potentially dangerous rip currents. If you’re headed to the Eastern Shore of Maryland or Delaware this week for...
Maryland Tax-Free Week 2025 Starts August 10: Here’s What You Can Buy Without Paying Sales Tax
The Bay Net - Maryland
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August 5, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, Md.— Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman today announced the state’s annual sales tax holiday on select items will begin Sunday, August 10, 2025. Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week will run through Saturday, August 16. During Shop Maryland Tax-Free...
Rehoboth Beach Patrol honored with historical marker
Cape Gazette - Delaware
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Bill Collick looked on with pride as a state historical marker was unveiled commemorating the Rehoboth Beach Patrol. Collick, who served as a Rehoboth Beach lifeguard 50 years ago, said it was a great way to grow up. “You have people from 50 years...
Selfish beachgoers are ‘sprawling’ with massive tents and umbrellas — pissing off locals: ‘They should not be allowed’
New York Post
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August 6, 2025
Get outta here. With summer in full swing, one of the many complaints from local beachgoers is that people don’t respect others’ space when arranging an elaborate setup in the sand. A study by Beach.com revealed that 92% of Americans have admitted...
Cooler temps with hazy skies in Maryland Wednesday
WBAL TV - Maryland
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August 6, 2025
Cooler temps with hazy skies in Maryland Wednesday THE TIME NOW 445. WE’RE CHECKING IN ON FLAGS FLYING OVER BALTIMORE RIGHT NOW. AS WE START OUT THE DAY WITH SOME CLOUD COVER. A LITTLE BIT OF A BREEZE, AND EVENTUALLY THE SKIES ARE GOING TO LOOK...
The Last Place In America Without Cell Phone Service Or Wi-Fi
The Travel
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August 7, 2025
On March 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell called his assistant, Thomas Watson, telling him, "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you." This seemingly mundane command served as the first words uttered on a telephone call in human history. Since...
Dreaming of Shenandoah National Park? Discover This Maryland Hidden Gem Instead
Only In Your State
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When it comes to the best hiking destinations in the United States, Shenandoah National Park is always on my list. Between the dramatic views from Skyline Drive, the Appalachian Trail, the cascading waterfalls, and the peaks of the Blue Ridge...
The One Thing That Will Change Everything You Think You Know About The National Parks
The Travel
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August 7, 2025
Do you ever ponder national parks? What if all the things you thought about them were just right on the front — that there's more than just the trailhead or a campground? Untamed tides touching the raw seashores, beautiful meandering rivers,...
Clear Spring's Callie Hose digs her future in D1 beach volleyball
Herald Mail Media - Maryland
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Clear Spring High School senior Callie Hose has verbally committed to play Division I beach volleyball at Tennessee Tech. Hose was inspired to pursue beach volleyball during the COVID-19 pandemic. She was the leading libero in Washington County...
Marriott cuts 2025 revenue forecast on soft travel demand
ETTravelWorld.com
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August 5, 2025
Image credit - Istock Hotel operator Marriott International cut its full-year forecast for revenue growth and profit on Tuesday, signaling slow travel demand in the United States amid looming economic uncertainties. American consumers have been...
Bowie, Md. woman says she lost $4,000 to online travel agency; 'I want my money'
WJLA 7 - Washington D.C.
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BOWIE, Md. (7News) — A Bowie, Maryland woman is "frustrated" after she said she is one of many to have booked with an online travel agency that never came to fruition. Michelle Griffin was excited to go to Egypt this fall, but those plans are now...
Mike Locksley Comes Clean on Big Maryland Decision as HC Scrambles for Major Damage Control
Essentially Sports
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August 5, 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a weird year in college football when it comes to play calling. On one hand, you’ve got coaches like Brent Venables and Billy Napier clinging tightly to their signature play-calling role, while someone like Mike Norvell...
Commuters Decry Soaring NTA Fares on Monrovia–Maryland Route
GNN Liberia
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August 5, 2025
By Christian Appleton Maryland County, Liberia — Public frustration is mounting over the Liberia National Transit Authority’s (NTA) steep and sudden fare hikes on the Monrovia–Maryland route. Commuters are accusing the state-run agency of straying...