Comptroller to Make Stops in Baltimore County Franchot to Tour Airport and Honor Local Business WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will visit the Glenn L. Martin Airport Museum on Friday, where he will see the two main galleries, archives and airplanes at Strawberry Point. Founded in 1990, the museum is a private, […]
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Posted inCongressman Chris Van Hollen's Announcements
TODAY at 10:00 am: Van Hollen, Cummings, Ruppersberger, Sarbanes to Hold Day of Action for Gun Violence Prevention
CONGRESSMAN CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Maryland’s 8th District For Planning Purposes Only June 29, 2016 CONTACT: Ian Jannetta – 202-225-1527 TODAY at 10:00 am: Van Hollen, Cummings, Ruppersberger, Sarbanes to Hold Day of Action for Gun Violence Prevention Gun violence survivors, faith and community leaders, gun safety advocates to push for action […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Former D.C. Congressional Del. Fauntroy Arrested & Released
Walter Fauntroy is a former congressional delegate for D.C. who has been wanted since 2015 for fraud charges. (Customs and Border Patrol via AP) (Update-6/28/2016) Civil rights icon and former D.C. Del. Walter E. Fauntroy returned to the U.S. June 27 after a 4-year self-imposed exile in Dubai. He was promptly arrested upon landing at Dulles […]
Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements
Reminder: Media Advisory: Comptroller Franchot to Present Schaefer Award in Wicomico County
Comptroller Franchot to Present Schaefer Award in Wicomico County WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot State and local elected officials WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will present the 2016 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award for Wicomico County this morning to Minister G. Mandel Copeland, the chief musician and music director for the United Faith Church of Deliverance in […]
Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements
Reminder: Media Advisory: Comptroller Franchot to Present Proclamations to Businesses in Salisbury, Easton and Ridgely
Comptroller Franchot to Present Proclamations to Businesses in Salisbury, Easton and Ridgely Franchot to Visit Auto Dealer, Car Wash and Pharmacy/Ice Cream Parlor WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will visit three Eastern Shore businesses today, recognizing their success and the important roles they play in their respective communities. The first stop will […]
Posted inCongressman Chris Van Hollen's Announcements
Tomorrow at 10:00 am: Van Hollen, Cummings, Ruppersberger, Sarbanes to Hold Day of Action for Gun Violence Prevention
CONGRESSMAN CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Maryland’s 8th District For Planning Purposes Only June 28, 2016 CONTACT: Ian Jannetta – 202-225-1527 Tomorrow at 10:00 am: Van Hollen, Cummings, Ruppersberger, Sarbanes to Hold Day of Action for Gun Violence Prevention Gun violence survivors, faith and community leaders, gun safety advocates to push for action on common sense gun […]
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Larkin Resigns from Grambling State University after 1 Year
Dr. Willie D. Larkin, president of Grambling State University, resigned from the school after only one year. (Courtesy photo) Dr. Willie D. Larkin, president of Grambling State University (GSU), resigned after only one year, the Louisiana based-school announced on June 27. In February, Larkin reportedly received a vote of no confidence from ten out of […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore Rapper Lor Scoota Gunned Down After Anti-Violence Event
Lor Scoota in a video for his popular song, ‘Bird Flu.’ (YouTube) One of Baltimore’s hottest up and coming local artists, Lor Scoota, was gunned down on June 25 following a charity basketball game, according to police. Born Tyriece Travon Watson, Scoota quickly rose to fame with his single “Bird Flu” repeatedly getting airtime on […]
Posted inCongressman Chris Van Hollen's Announcements
Wednesday at 10:00 am: Van Hollen, Cummings, Ruppersberger, Sarbanes to Hold Day of Action for Gun Violence Prevention
CONGRESSMAN CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Maryland’s 8th District For Planning Purposes Only June 27, 2016 CONTACT: Ian Jannetta – 202-225-1527 Wednesday at 10:00 am: Van Hollen, Cummings, Ruppersberger, Sarbanes to Hold Day of Action for Gun Violence Prevention Gun violence survivors, faith and community leaders, gun safety advocates to push for action on common […]
Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements
Media Advisory: Comptroller Franchot to Present Proclamations to Businesses in Salisbury, Easton and Ridgely
Comptroller Franchot to Present Proclamations to Businesses in Salisbury, Easton and Ridgely Franchot to Visit Auto Dealer, Car Wash and Pharmacy/Ice Cream Parlor WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will visit three Eastern Shore businesses Tuesday, recognizing their success and the important roles they play in their respective communities. The first stop will […]
Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements
Media Advisory: Comptroller Franchot to Present Schaefer Award in Wicomico County
Comptroller Franchot to Present Schaefer Award in Wicomico County WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot State and local elected officials WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will present the 2016 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award for Wicomico County on Tuesday to Minister G. Mandel Copeland, the chief musician and music director for the United Faith Church of Deliverance in […]
Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements
Reminder: Media Advisory: Comptroller Franchot to Present Proclamation to Salisbury Coffee Shop
Comptroller Franchot to Present Proclamation to Salisbury Coffee Shop WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will make a stop Monday morning at Rise Up Coffee in Salisbury. The Comptroller, who visited the Easton shop earlier this year, will present a proclamation to manager Colin Eck and Assistant Manager Anissa Sego for the business’ entrepreneurial […]
