Cardin Highlights Upward Trend of O.C. Hospitality Industry with Local Businesses and Officials OCEAN CITY, Md. – Prior to his appearance at the Maryland Association of Counties meeting, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) arrived in Ocean City to lead a roundtable with business owners, hospitality industry leaders and fellow elected officials about public-private partnerships working to […]
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Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements
Press Release: Franchot Kicks Off Petition Drive in OC to Start Public Schools After Labor Day
Franchot Kicks Off Petition Drive in OC to Start Public Schools After Labor Day -Comptroller says “Let Summer Be Summer”- Ocean City, Md. (August 14, 2014) – Citing the benefits to Maryland families, small businesses, teachers and tourism, Comptroller Peter Franchot today kicked off a “Let Summer Be Summer” petition drive on the Ocean City Boardwalk to […]
Posted inGovernor O'Malley's Announcements
GOVERNOR O’MALLEY AND LT. GOVERNOR BROWN PROVIDE NEARLY $100 MILLION TO IMPROVE TRANSIT SERVICES STATEWIDE
GOVERNOR O’MALLEY AND LT. GOVERNOR BROWN PROVIDE NEARLY $100 MILLION TO IMPROVE TRANSIT SERVICES STATEWIDE LOTS Program Key Part of Administration’s Efforts to Double Transit Ridership Passage of Transportation Act Increases Funding for Annual Grant Program ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 14, 2014) – Working to help local jurisdictions across the State enhance transit services for residents […]
Posted inHealth, INTERNATIONAL
Ebola Fears Infiltrate African Sports
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — It started when the small Indian Ocean island of Seychelles refused entry to Sierra Leone’s soccer squad, fearing that the deadly Ebola virus would arrive from West Africa along with the players. The decision by Seychelles health authorities two weeks ago gave its team no choice but to forfeit […]
Posted inCommentary
STEM: A PATH TO THE PROMISE LAND
Robert L. Wallace is an engineer, entrepreneur, adjunct professor of business at Loyola University. Meet my friend Jeff (not his real name). Jeff was one of my classmates at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. Poly was a magnet school that enrolled students who were gifted in math and science. I was a child from the project homes […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Proposed Oxon Hill Wal-Mart Defeated in Zoning Hearing
The Prince George’s Zoning Hearing examiner denied a Special Exception and Variance for a proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter. Walmart is the world’s largest public corporation, profiting $476.294 billion in sales as of 2014, but that doesn’t mean it can open up shop anywhere it wants to without hurdles. A sort of David and Goliath story emerged […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Washington, D.C. Observes National Night Out
Hundreds of residents gathered at the annual National Night Out kickoff at H.D. Woodson High School in Northeast D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray and District Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy Lanier were present. The theme of the night was “Summer of Love: Love Your Self and Your Health.” Activities for children and adults included information to prevent […]
Posted inSenator Cardin's Announcements
Cardin Tour of Center for Urban Families Spotlights Importance of Job Training, Stable Communities
Cardin Tour of Center for Urban Families Spotlights Importance of Job Training, Stable Communities Senator meets with students, alumni, leadership to discuss ways to develop better family support structures, tools for economic success Baltimore, Md. – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee,today met with leaders, graduates and students of the […]
Posted inSenator Cardin's Announcements
Cardin Underscores Effectiveness of Affordable Care Act for Seniors at Baltimore’s Keswick Multi-Care Center
Cardin Underscores Effectiveness of Affordable Care Act for Seniors at Baltimore’s Keswick Multi-Care Center Senator spotlights facility’s new program model as way to aid hospitals in caring for discharged patients, preventing costly re-admissions BALTIMORE, Md. – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today met with administrators of the Keswick Multi-Care Center to discuss […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Official: Robin Williams Hanged Himself with Belt
Actor and comedian Robin Williams. SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — Authorities detailed Robin Williams’ final moments Tuesday, saying the actor and comedian hanged himself with a belt in his San Francisco Bay Area home. Marin County Sheriff’s Lt. Keith Boyd said Williams was last seen alive by his wife Sunday night when she went to […]
Posted inSports, Sports Columnists
Clippers Sale to Steve Ballmer: Deal Done
Forme Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, left, shakes hands with former NBA players Bill Russell, right, and “Downtown” Freddie Brown as Omar Lee looks on during an NCAA college basketball game between Washington and Oregon State in Seattle. Ballmer is officially the new owner of the Los Angeles Clippers. The team says the sale closed Tuesday, […]
Posted inCongresswoman Edwards' Announcement
**Media Advisory** Edwards to Host 2014 Job Fair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2014 Contact: Dan Weber/Benjamin Gerdes (202) 225-8699 **Media Advisory** Edwards to Host 2014 Job Fair Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) will host her third job fair on Thursday, August 28, 2014. Over 70 employers, from national and local businesses; federal, state and county government; and nonprofit organizations, […]
