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Kenyan cookout in Baltimore County draws crowd amid U.S. immigration fears
WYPR - Maryland
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August 8, 2025
The savory aroma of goat meat permeated the air, while the soft crackle of roasting corn and the hum of various languages filled Pavilion 3 at Gunpowder Falls State Park on July 12. It’s a familiar scene for many East African immigrants who’ve...
Traveling across country? Try high-speed train route
AZ Central - Arizona
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AmeriStarRail has proposed a new privately funded transcontinental train route connecting Los Angeles and New York City. The proposed route, called the Transcontinental Chief, would pass through Kingman, Flagstaff and Winslow. The target...
Maryland Fishing Report for Thursday, August 7,2025
The Southern Maryland Chronicle
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August 7, 2025
The summer fun continues across Maryland, as the White Marlin Open in Ocean City has begun and is attracting anglers from many distant ports. Many anglers are also seeking out more local and satisfying fishing such as Chesapeake Channa, AKA...
Pleasant weekend gives way to hotter weather in Maryland next week
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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By Cutter Martin Cutter Martin Meteorologist Cutter joined the WJZ First Alert Weather Team in March of 2025. Born and raised in the Gulf Coast, Cutter developed his love for weather while tracking hurricanes and watching pop-up summer...
OC Beachgoers Dealing with Rip Currents
47 ABC - WMDT - Maryland
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August 8, 2025
(OCEAN CITY, Md) – As monstrous waves crashed down on the Ocean City beach Thursday, for some people, it felt dangerous even just standing in the water. Joe Lanzetta from New York tells us about the experience he and his son had. He says, “The...
Neo-Nazi leader sentenced to 20 years for plot to attack Maryland’s power grid
The Guardian
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August 8, 2025
The founder of a Florida-based neo-Nazi group has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for conspiring with his girlfriend to plan an attack on Maryland’s power grid in furtherance of their shared racist beliefs. Brandon Russell, 30, was...
Maryland Sees Gas Price Hike, Below 2024 Peak
The Southern Maryland Chronicle
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August 6, 2025
Gas prices in Maryland ticked upward in the week ending August 4, 2025, with the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline reaching $3.19, a 9-cent increase from the previous week, according to data from AAA. This 2.8% rise reflects a broader...
Neo-Nazi group leader sentenced to 20 years in prison for planned power grid attack in Maryland
FOX 5 DC - Maryland
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BALTIMORE (AP) - The founder of a Florida-based neo-Nazi group has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for conspiring with his girlfriend to plan an attack on Maryland's power grid in furtherance of their shared racist beliefs. Brandon...
Weekend road closures scheduled across Baltimore beginning August 8
FOX45 - Maryland
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BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Drivers in Baltimore should prepare for a series of road closures and traffic adjustments this weekend, as announced by the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT). The temporary modifications, which accommodate...
Maryland boat lands namesake fish at White Marlin Open, now in lead for $4.2 million top prize
The Virginian-Pilot
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August 6, 2025
The first qualifying white marlin hit the scales on Wednesday afternoon at the White Marlin Open and upended the leaderboards at the lucrative tournament in Ocean City, Maryland. Billfisher, a boat based in Ocean City, brought in a white marlin...
Maryland commits $11M to flood protection, habitat restoration in South Baltimore
FOX45 - Maryland
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BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Maryland Department of the Environment announced Wednesday that the state will provide up to $11 million in funding for a major flood resilience and habitat restoration project in South Baltimore, aiming to strengthen...
MARYLAND NEWS – Maryland’s tax-free week begins on Sunday, offering relief on clothes, backpacks, and appliances
The D.C. Spotlight
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August 6, 2025
Ananya Roy, News Writer Starting on Sunday, Maryland shoppers can skip the 6% sales tax on select items as the state’s Tax-Free Week gets underway. The promotion covers clothing and shoes under $100, along with up to $40 toward backpacks, just in...
Baltimore Is Latest Airport to Deploy Autonomous Wheelchairs
Government Technology
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August 6, 2025
Autonomous technology is expanding to airports, helping passengers with limited mobility get to their gates on time and independently. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the latest such facility to introduce...
In beloved national parks, summer crowds throng despite budget cuts
The Philadelphia Tribune - Pennsylvania
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August 10, 2025
Weeks into summer, millions of tourists are again streaming by car, camper, boat and hiking boot to America’s national parks. The 63 sites, spanning deserts and peaks, swamps and beaches, are among the most visited and most revered spots on the...
Neo-Nazi group leader gets 20 years for Maryland power grid attack plot
NBC 4 - Washington D.C.
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August 7, 2025
The founder of a Florida-based neo-Nazi group has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for conspiring with his girlfriend to plan an attack on Maryland’s power grid in furtherance of their shared racist beliefs. Brandon Russell, 30, was...
Baltimore spends $26K to send 13 more employees to Ocean City conference
Capital Gazette - Maryland
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August 5, 2025
Baltimore's spending board approved nearly $26,000 in travel requests for 13 more employees to attend next week’s political conference in Ocean City. Originally Published: August 6, 2025 at 10:35 AM EDT
Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Baltimore County in week ending Aug. 2
North Baltimore Journal - Maryland
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August 7, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Baltimore County selling...
How the Maryland State Youth Soccer Cup Builds Community and Character
Eye on Annapolis - Maryland
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August 7, 2025
The US Youth Soccer Maryland State Cup is more than just a competitive event, it’s a celebration of youth achievement, community pride, and grassroots development in American soccer. Held every June at the renowned Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds,...
Neo-Nazi group leader sentenced to 20 years in prison for planned Maryland power grid attack
Newsday - New York
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BALTIMORE — The founder of a Florida-based neo-Nazi group has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for conspiring with his girlfriend to plan an attack on Maryland’s power grid in furtherance of their shared racist beliefs. Brandon...
Indiana State Police pursuit results in arrest of Maryland man
WISH 8 - Indiana
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August 7, 2025
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — An Indiana State Police (ISP) pursuit initiated on State Road 37 in Monroe County resulted in the arrest of a 25-year-old Maryland man. An ISP trooper with the Bloomington District had completed a traffic stop on State...