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Maryland Weather: Showers return Tuesday and last into Wednesday
BALTIMORE -- Showers develop Tuesday afternoon and evening. A steadier rain develops Tuesday night into Wednesday. After a spectacular afternoon of weather with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the middle to upper 70s. This will be an outstanding evening to be outside. Look for temperatures to gradually cool into the 60s later this evening. Soak up every ounce of sunshine you can through this evening because rain returns for primary election day Tuesday. Expect cloudy weather during the morning, but that's the time when we're looking at the driest voting conditions. Showers will develop midday into the afternoon hours. Expect...
BlueHalo expands in Maryland, bringing 200 new jobs
ANNAPOLIS, MD—A defense contractor company is expanding its operations in Maryland and bringing with it 200 new jobs. Governor Wes Moore announced this week that BlueHalo is expanding its facility in Germantown. The move is expected to create 200 new jobs across the company’s three locations in Maryland.
Fairfax County seeks help relocating sewers affected by Franconia-Lorton rail project
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has asked CSX Transportation to share the load when it comes to moving sewer infrastructure affected by its plans for a third passenger rail line connecting Franconia and Lorton. Last week, the board unanimously approved a letter to the North American rail company urging...
Electrical Safety: Time to Unplug
MARYLAND – Every day we use electricity – getting ready in the mornings, in the kitchen, our personal devices. But how much is too much?. Home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year. More than 1,400 people are injured, there are more than 500 deaths, and approximately $1.3. billion in property damage. May is Electrical Safety Month, and experts are giving us tips on how to prevent electrical disasters.
Fatal crash involving dump truck shuts down lanes on Interstate 270 North in Germantown
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Maryland State Police (MDSP) are actively investigating the cause of a fatal truck crash that left one dead at the intersection of northbound Interstate 270 and Maryland Route 109. Police said the accident happened around 10 a.m. on 109 Old Hundred Road by Exit...
New Children’s Lighthouse offers amazing educational opportunities
When construction started at the Children’s Lighthouse, it was the buzz of the neighborhood — what was the new structure going up at 43385 Defender Drive? The tall spire on top was whimsical and even magical, and soon people discovered that it was a “beacon” for a new kind of educational opportunity for kids in Loudoun County and beyond.
It’s police recruitment season, but filling vacancies is a struggle across Maryland
Maryland has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, which would typically be considered a bright spot for the state’s economy. But for companies and government agencies searching for workers, Maryland’s low unemployment is a problem that’s leading to labor shortages. One of the hardest-hit...
Blackfinn Ameripub closes permanently in Ashburn
The Blackfinn Ameripub restaurant in Ashburn has closed its doors for good. The move has been anticipated for months now. A sign that went up in the past few days reads, in part: “Unfortunately, today will be out last day in business. We want to thank you for supporting us through the years. It was a fun ride, and we owe all the good times to you.”
Clean water legal rights, rules for industrial sludge in new Maryalnd laws: What to know
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore bolstered Maryland's environmental priorities in a bevy of legislation signed into law which covered clean water and agriculture. In July 2023, Moore signed two executive orders, one establishing the Governor’s Council on the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays Watershed and the second establishing an Oyster Shell and Substrate Task Force. Citing recent research, he pledged to follow the science and apply full state efforts in restoration efforts. Moore also pledged that Maryland would be the first state in the region to adopt water quality recommendations.
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