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New swim record for Baltimore to Fastnet
The Southern Star
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IT took an Australian travelling almost 11,000 miles to West Cork to set a new record for the Baltimore to Fastnet swim. Lough Hyne Lapper, Noel Browne who alongside Ocean’s 7 star Steve Redmond, has championed the Fastnet Swim as a key swim event...
Judge vacates a Maryland man’s Jan. 6 gun conviction after Trump’s DOJ intervenes
Baltimore Banner - Maryland
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June 18, 2025
Soon after Elias Nick Costianes became one of the last Jan. 6 defendants released from federal custody, he stepped outside a downtown Baltimore courthouse, placed his arm around his attorney, Carol Stewart, and recorded a social media video. “For...
GOP spending cuts could fall on Maryland's student parents
Public News Service
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More than 70,000 Marylanders are student parents, raising kids while attending college full or part-time and proposed cuts in this year's big budget bill in Congress could make it more difficult for them to earn their degrees. House Republicans'...
New Bills Impact Taxes, Tourism Rules
The Southern Maryland Chronicle
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June 17, 2025
CHARLES COUNTY, Md., June 17, 2025 — The Charles County Commissioners have enacted two bills, Bill 2025-04 and Bill 2024-16, revising the recordation tax rate and zoning rules for agritourism and ecotourism. Both bills, introduced by the...
Members of Maryland synagogue stuck in Israel as airstrikes continue
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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A group from a Baltimore County synagogue traveled to Israel hours before Iran airstrikes began. They remain stuck there amid ongoing tension between the countries. Nearly 50 people from Beth Tfiloh in Pikesville arrived just hours before the Ben...
Man linked to I-83 shootings in MD, PA; investigators seek dashcam footage
FOX45 - Maryland
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An Illinois man has been arrested in connection to a shooting that occurred on Interstate 83 in Baltimore County on Wednesday night. 28-year-old Christian Ramos of Aurora, Illinois has been arrested and charged with three counts of attempted...
Renowned hiker rides the rails through Blyth
The Citizen
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BY MEL LUYMES Last Thursday, you may have seen Ed Talone about town in Blyth. He would have been difficult to miss, in a green vintage Toronto hockey jersey and ball cap, sporting a very large backpack, he stopped in Blyth for lunch while hiking...
Widow’s Long-Awaited European Vacation Becomes Murderous, Madcap Romp
BookTrib
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June 17, 2025
Murder Takes a Vacation by Laura Lippman A lighthearted romp that is like a breath of springtime. In bestselling author Laura Lippman’s Murder Takes a Vacation, Muriel Blossom, a long-widowed woman in her late 60s, has lived her life for others —...
15 sets of twins are graduating from one Long Island high school
News 12 Long Island - New York
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It's a tight knit group. Some of the students at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School have known each other since kindergarten, their parents meeting through a local twins club. Some even still plan family vacations together. These...
10 Best Beaches in the US for Families for Summer Vacation
Tempo.co
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June 17, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Summer is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to embrace the season than with a family beach trip. With gentle waves, soft sand, and a variety of kid-friendly activities, the best beaches in the US for families...
St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Outgoing President Reflects on Tenure
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education
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June 17, 2025
Dr. Tuajuanda JordanDr. Tuajuanda Jordan, St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s seventh president and the first Black woman to hold the title, is reflecting on 11 years of service, feeling pride in her commitment to equity and the college’s continued...
JetBlue Is Slashing Flights and Cutting Costs. Here's What Travelers Should Know
CNET
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June 17, 2025
JetBlue is tightening its belt: The airline on Tuesday announced a round of cost-cutting measures, including fewer routes and reduced spending. JetBlue says it's scaling back its flight schedule and reducing services to several US states and major...
Maryland State Police investigate deadly shooting on I-70 in Frederick County
WJLA 7 - Washington D.C.
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FREDERICK COUNTY, MD (WBFF) - — Maryland State Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened on I-70 in Frederick County late Saturday night. The victim has been identified as 20-year-old Eduardo Alexander Alvarado Urrea from Silver...
New Jersey Bill Seeks to Ban College Prop Bets Amid Rising Harassment Concerns
Gambling News - New York
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June 20, 2025
Bill S-3080 has passed the New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee, and if fully implemented, it will prohibit player-specific prop bets on college sports. Introduced by Sen. Kristin Corrado, Bill...
Utah County resident confirmed to have measles amid rise in national numbers
Deseret News - Utah
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June 20, 2025
A 20- 40-year-old Utah County resident is the state's first measles patient in two years. The patient hasn't traveled recently, so the infection occurred in Utah and others may be at risk. Public visits by the patient before diagnosis could have...
MTA releases new vision — and price tag — for what Baltimore’s bus service could be
Baltimore Banner - Maryland
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June 17, 2025
The CityLink Red between Lutherville and downtown Baltimore via Towson arriving every 8 minutes; three new express bus routes; more frequent overnight and weekend service for people who don’t work typical 9–5 schedules. All that and more is...
State of the People tour set to stop in Baltimore on Juneteenth
Baltimore Afro-American - Maryland
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June 17, 2025
By Elijah Qualls AFRO Intern The State of the People National Assembly is coming to Baltimore to provide the framework for Black policy advocacy, impactful intergenerational leadership, and community empowerment. This National Assembly on June 19...
Montgomery Co. police seek family of man killed in pedestrian-vehicle collision
WJLA 7 - Washington D.C.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County, Maryland, police are looking for family members of a man killed in a pedestrian-vehicle crash overnight Wednesday, officials said on Friday. Police said Godofredo Gonzalez Zelaya, 46, was...
Charleston's James Beard Award win toasted as victory for Baltimore
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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Charleston, a nationally recognized Baltimore restaurant, is raising a glass to victory after taking home a James Beard Award – and the entire city is joining in the celebration. The fine-dining staple in Harbor East took home one of the highest...
Oh! The Drama - Maryland Football 2024 Recap and Other Much More Interesting Stuff
Off Tackle Empire - Washington D.C.
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June 17, 2025
A quick 2024 Maryland Football Recap: Maryland football in 2024 sucked. The finished 17th in the B1G 18 (thank you , Purdue for sucking more). Maryland finished 4-8 overall and 1-8 in conference. Locks claims he lost the locker room because of a...