Maryland State Highway Administration will detour traffic on I-70 at US 522 in Hancock beginning Wednesday night, July 24 at 11 p.m. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Thursday, July 25, weather permitting. Both directions of I-70 at US 522 will be detoured. The closure is necessary as crews prepare for the demolition phase of the bridge project. The entire project is expected to be complete by fall 2025, weather permitting.
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel visited West Baltimore to highlight recent efforts to expand internet access for Marylanders and Americans without a reliable connection at home. Joined by Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott at the Enoch Pratt Library Walbrook Branch, the officials discussed the FCC’s recent vote of approval to expand the E-Rate Program, permitting libraries to loan out Wi-Fi hotspots to students and educators so they can access the internet from anywhere. As Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government – which oversees funding for…
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Monday renewed his call for Vice President Kamala Harris to invoke her powers under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment and declare that President Joe Biden is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. The Attorney General penned a letter to Harris on the heels of the bombshell announcement from Biden that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for the presidency. “If Biden is incapable of running, then he is incapable of fulfilling the duties of the presidency,” Attorney General Morrisey said, writing in the letter that since Biden’s…
The City of Frostburg is urging residents to begin water conservation efforts immediately due to declining levels at the Piney Reservoir. Communities served by the City of Frostburg’s water system include Frostburg, Eckhart, Consol, Grahamtown, Clarysville, Carlos, Shaft, Klondike, Borden, Zihlman, Mount Savage, Woodcock Hollow and all communities in the Georges Creek Water Service area: Midland, Gilmore, Lonaconing, Pekin, and Barton. The City will continue to monitor reservoir levels. Should the drought persist, a water conservation emergency may be declared.
The state of Pennsylvania has passed a bill limiting student access to smartphones during the school day. Senate Bill 700 aims to improve the mental health of students, improve academic performance and enhance social skills by giving school leaders better means to limit smartphone use. The sponsor of the bill was state senator Ryan Aument…
City Administrator Jeff Silka has had in mind for a while a way to help citizens get more educated about the workings of city government. Starting in September, the first Citizen’s Government Academy will launch, giving locals a deep-dive into how the city runs its various departments. Mayor Ray Morriss says residents will develop a better understanding of local government practices…
The energy usage in commercial buildings and related processes accounts for approximately 37% of global CO2 emission. Depending on the type of building, plug loads can account for between 25% and 50% of energy consumption. Steve Kenny of Honeywell Building Automation, says Connected Power by Honeywell building managers can autonomously power down unused outlets, reducing fire hazards…
The Maryland Attorney General’s new Civil Rights Division filed its first lawsuit in Wicomico County against Eric Sessoms and Mt. Vernon Group, LLC. for engaging in a pattern or practice of gender-based discrimination in housing. An investigation found that, in his management role, Sessoms subjected women who were tenants and prospective tenants to unwelcome and severe sexual harassment in violation of the Fair Housing Act and Maryland’s anti-discrimination laws. Attorney General Anthony Brown said any sexual harassment will not be tolerated…
Today, Governor Wes Moore is endorsing Kamala Harris to be the next President of the United States. He issued the following statement "President Biden has built an extraordinary legacy throughout his five decades of public service, particularly during his time in the White House. The American people deserve a champion who will continue the progress of the Biden-Harris Administration, and that’s why I am proud to voice my full support and offer my full endorsement to Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Nominee for President. "I had lengthy conversations with both the President and the Vice President yesterday,…
