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UPDATED: Measles Cases Increase in Delaware and Maryland
UPDATED – 08/16/26 – Confirmed on Friday, Delaware Public Health officials report the number of measles cases has increased to 22 – all in Kent County. There have been 7 cases in children aged 0 to 9, 2 cases in children aged 10 to 19 and 13 cases in people aged 20 and older. Maryland public…
Read MoreThe Patriot Weekly – August 2, 2026
The Patriot Weekly · Sunday, August 2, 2026 · DELMARVA Edition The Patriot Weekly — Sunday, August 2, 2026 DELMARVA Report Delaware Politics Maryland Politics & Eastern Shore Government Public Safety National Affairs Economy & Business DELMARVA Agriculture & Markets Military & Veterans Pictures of the Week Week Ahead Source Library Reporting and Source Acknowledgments…
Read MoreThe Patriot Weekly – July 19, 2026
The Patriot Weekly, Sunday, July 19, 2026 BY PATRIOTS, FOR PATRIOTS The Patriot Weekly Where DELMARVA Meets The Nation Sunday, July 19, 2026 · Published by DTD Media · The Talk of DELMARVA’s 92.7 and 98.5, WGMD.com and RealNewsTalk.com The Cover Story DELMARVA Under the Smoke A week that began as a heat emergency ended…
Read MoreJuly 17-25 “Buy Local Week” in Maryland
July 17th through the 25th has been officially named Buy Local Week in Maryland. Residents are encouraged to take part in the Buy Local Challenge by incorporating at least one locally grown, produced or harvested product into their meals each day. This is now a statewide effort to support local farms and seafood operations –…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $20 Million for Maryland Waterway Improvement Projects
Governor Wes Moore has announced that twenty-four public boating projects across Maryland will receive $20 million in state funding to support new and improved boating access, dredging of navigable waterways, boating safety, and other infrastructure initiatives. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will provide the Fiscal Year 2027 funding, which includes $13 million from the…
Read MoreThe Patriot Weekly – July 12, 2026
The Patriot Weekly — July 12, 2026 The Patriot Weekly By Patriots, For Patriots Where DELMARVA Meets The Nation SUNDAY DIGITAL EDITION · JULY 12, 2026 · DTD MEDIA · THE TALK OF DELMARVA’S 92.7 & 98.5 · ISSUE NO. 4 Story of the Week · Delaware Politics Meyer Pulls $35 Million From the Bond…
Read MoreCOOLING STATIONS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
COOLING STATIONS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY DELAWARE Sussex County – Georgetown / County Administration Building – open through Sunday – 8:30am to 4:30pm Kent County – Milford / Avenue United Methodist Church – open through Sunday – 10am to 5pm Harrington / Power Praise Ministry – open through Sunday – 10am to 6pm Felton /…
Read MoreMaryland Files Complaint Seeking End to Utility Surcharge
Governor Wes Moore announced the Maryland Energy Administration—joined by the Public Service Commission and Office of People’s Counsel— has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking to end a utility surcharge that state officials say costs Maryland ratepayers tens of millions of dollars. The complaint challenges fees paid to utilities for participating in…
Read MoreThe Patriot Weekly – June 28, 2026
DTD MEDIA • WGMD • THE TALK OF DELMARVA • REALNEWSTALK.COM THE PATRIOT WEEKLY Where DELMARVA Continues the Conversation Issue No. 2 • Sunday, June 28, 2026 This Edition Presented By WGMD • THE TALK OF DELMARVA 92.7 & 98.5 • DTD MEDIA • RealNewsTalk.com Jump Menu: Editor’s Brief DELMARVA Report Delaware Politics Maryland Politics…
Read MoreMaryland Transportation Authority Alerts Public to Text Scam
If you’re a Maryland resident who has received a text claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls or traffic violations, it’s a scam. Maryland does NOT send text messages demanding toll payments. You are reminded not to click links or share personal or financial information. Report scam texts at IC3.gov. Image from the Maryland…
Read MoreCocaine Trafficker Sentenced for Distributing 956 Kilograms of Cocaine Along East Coast
A Queens, New York man has been sentenced to 275 months in federal prison for his role in a coast-to-coast cocaine trafficking conspiracy that supplied drugs to Delaware and other East Coast states. Federal prosecutors say 65-year-old Brahmananda Prasad transported cocaine from California to New York and distributed cocaine to multi-kilogram sub-distributors in New York…
Read MoreConsumer Advisory Expanded for All Clover Hill Dairy Cheese Products Due to Continued Risk of Foodborne Illness
A consumer advisory for cheese products produced at the Clover Hill Dairy in Mechanicsville, MD has been expanded by the Maryland Department of Health due to possible listeria contamination. The facility has agreed to initiate a voluntary recall for ALL of its cheese products which are sold at their retail market, farmers markets and through…
Read MoreAttorney General Anthony G. Brown Releases Maryland Online Hate and Cyberbullying Guidance
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced new public guidance aimed at helping Maryland residents, schools, businesses, and community groups respond to online hate, harassment, and cyberbullying. The guidance outlines steps people can take to preserve evidence, report incidents, assess safety risks, and understand possible legal protections. The document addresses issues including online threats, cyberstalking,…
Read MoreDE & MD Receiving BEACH Act Grant Funding for Water Quality Monitoring from EPA
The EPA has announced $944,000 in grant funding to monitor water quality at beaches for Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The monitoring also includes public notification of elevated levels of bacteria that makes swimming unsafe. The funding comes from the Beaches Environmental Assessment and coastal Health (BEACH) Act. Delaware will receive $209,000 and Maryland will…
Read MoreMaryland Kicks Off Bike Month with Safety-Focused Events
The Maryland Department of Transportation is marking Bike Month this May with a series of events promoting bike safety, accessibility, and healthy living, following Governor Wes Moore’s proclamation. Events include Bike & Roll to School Day on May 6th, MDOT webinars on May 7th and May 21st, and Bike to Work Week from May 11th–15th,…
Read MoreNo Kings Demonstrations Throughout Delmarva Saturday
Demonstrators will be out Saturday sending the message “No Thrones, No Crowns, No Kings” throughout Delmarva. The demonstrations in Delaware are organized by Indivisible Delaware and co-sponsored by several partners – including the ACLU of Delaware and the Delaware Working Families Party. The demonstrations focus on protecting the rule of law, defending civil liberties, and…
Read MoreStatewide Inspector General Legislation in Maryland Introduced to Strengthen Government Accountability
In Maryland, an independent statewide Office of Inspector General would be formed under legislation that Delegate Ryan Nawrocki has introduced. The office would be intended to increase transparency and reduce waste in state government. According to the Maryland House of Delegates, the legislation would create a fully independent Office of Inspector General with statewide jurisdiction, modeled…
Read MoreMaryland Overdose Deaths Fall for Fourth Straight Year – Reach 10-Year Low
Overdose deaths in Maryland are at the lowest level seen in the last 10 years – with a 53% decrease from the state’s historic high of 2800 in 2021. Governor Wes Moore Friday announced that the latest provisional data from the Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard shows that drug overdose deaths last year decreased by 26%…
Read MoreVIDEO: WINTER STORM: Governor Moore Declares State of Emergency in Maryland
Governor Wes Moore today declared a State of Emergency due to the major winter storm and dangerously cold temperatures expected to impact Maryland beginning Saturday. Governor Moore also requested an Emergency Declaration from the federal government, which enables the federal government’s ability to expedite assistance to the State during and after the storm if necessary. …
Read MoreGov Wes Moore Announces Funding to Assist Veterans and their Families at Veterans Day Ceremony
Governor Wes Moore honored the sacrifices of Maryland’s veterans and their families during a ceremony on Veterans Day. Gov Moore has announced $250,000 in funding to be allocated to four initiatives that provide critical aid for rent, groceries and household stability and says that the partnership built through this effort will strengthen Maryland’s support network…
Read MoreNew Report Highlights Toll of Lung Cancer in Delaware, Maryland
A new report from the American Lung Association highlights both progress and challenges in Maryland’s and Delaware’s fight against lung cancer. The 2025 State of Lung Cancer report shows that lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in both states and across the nation. Maryland ranks among the top states for surgical treatment…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Files Brief Defending Major Offshore Wind Project in Maryland
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has filed an an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland supporting US Wind’s request for a preliminary injunction to allow a major offshore wind project off Maryland’s coast to proceed. Officials who support the project say offshore wind would generate 1,710 megawatts of electricity—enough to power…
Read MoreNo Kings Protests Saturday Around Delmarva
No Kings protests are taking place Saturday in several locations in Delaware and Maryland. These are non-confrontational protests against what the organizers describe as authoritarian policies of Donald Trump and corruption in his administration. This is at least the second round of No Kings protests – with similar protests occurring in mid-June nationwide – as…
Read MoreU.S., State Officials Address Federal Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown has officially begun. U.S. Senator Chris Coons spoke on the Senate floor after Democrats and Republicans failed to come to an agreement on government funding bills. Senator Coons focused his remarks on government funding and rising health care costs. The shutdown took effect at midnight (on October 1st). Maryland Governor…
Read MoreNew Harriet Tubman Historical Marker Unveiled in Maryland
The Maryland Department of Transportation unveiled a new, updated roadside historical marker honoring the life, legacy, and courage of Maryland native Harriet Tubman, her contributions to American history, and the fight for freedom. Today’s unveiling ceremony took place during International Underground Railroad Month and on the date that Tubman escaped slavery in 1849. Attendees gathered…
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