MARYLAND / Early Voting Locations Lower- & Mid-Shore

Maryland Early Voting Open October 22 – October 29   7am to 8pm (Including Saturday & Sunday) You may vote early at any early voting center in your county of residence. Worcester County – Roland E Powell Convention Center, Ocean City Wicomico County – First Baptist Church, Booth Street, Salisbury            …

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The Patriot Weekly – October 18, 2026

The Patriot Weekly · Sunday, October 18, 2026 · DELMARVA Edition By Patriots, For Patriots THE PATRIOT WEEKLY Where DELMARVA Meets The Nation Sunday, October 18, 2026 A wingless F-117A Nighthawk awaits loading aboard a Dover C-5M in Palmdale, California, Oct. 5.U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Morris Dover Air Force Base ·…

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NY Woman Charged with Identity Theft & Forgery in Ocean View

A Bronx, New York woman has been charged with multiple felony and other offenses after an investigation into a fraudulent bank withdrawal. Ocean View Police were called to Taylor Bank on May 26th for a report of theft and fraud after an unidentified woman withdrew fund from a customer’s account using what was later determined…

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The Patriot Weekly – October 11, 2026

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The Patriot Weekly — October 11, 2026 The Patriot Weekly — Sunday, October 11, 2026 Cover weather graphic: NOAA/NESDIS, National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, U.S. Department of Commerce. Isaias satellite map and storm track, October 10–11, 2026. This Edition Presented ByShore Tint & More Editor’s Brief Weather DELMARVA Scores Delaware Maryland Public Safety…

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Coalition of States & Territories Seek Court Approval of 3 Settlements with Generic Drug Manufacturers

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories – including Delaware – seeking court approval of three settlements – with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma – to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce…

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The Patriot Weekly – October 4, 2026

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The Patriot Weekly · Sunday, October 4, 2026 · DELMARVA Edition The Sunday Edition The Patriot Weekly Sunday, October 4, 2026 · DELMARVA Edition By Patriots, For PatriotsWhere DELMARVA Meets the Nation Weather Grounds Wings & WheelsA rain-soaked view from the 2018 festival frames this year’s cancellation. The Week’s Lead Story A $950 Million Promise…

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UPDATED: Credit Acceptance Corporation Reaches $694M Settlement With 41 States Including Delaware and Maryland

Maryland and 40 other states, including Delaware, have reached a $694-million settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), a major auto lender that serves consumers with limited or poor credit. The settlement resolves allegations that CAC made unaffordable auto loans that led to defaults and repossessions, and failed to adequately prevent dealers from adding unwanted vehicle…

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Maryland Releases 2026-2027 Vaccine Guidelines for Children and Adults

The Maryland Department of Health has released statewide vaccine schedules and recommendations for children and adults for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season. The recommendations include vaccines for COVID-19, flu and RSV, along with other routine immunizations such as measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and hepatitis B. The recommendations were developed using guidance from medical organizations…

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DCA Applauds Simpler Permit Process for No-Land Chicken Farms in Maryland

Some Maryland chicken farms, including “no-land” farms, can now extend their nutrient management plans from three years to five years. The Delmarva Chicken Association says the change will reduce paperwork for family farmers while maintaining existing conservation practices and protections for water quality. Nutrient management plans outline how manure, fertilizer and other nutrients are managed…

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Maryland Awards $28.5 Million to Lower Costs, Electrify Transport as Gas Prices Rise

Maryland is investing more than $28.5 million to reduce transportation emissions and help lower fuel costs by electrifying school buses, expanding EV charging infrastructure, and supporting zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The funding includes 63 grants and 1,903 rebates across five Maryland Energy Administration programs. Selected projects include: $36,501 to Community Harvest to deploy three…

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Families Urged to Use SUN Bucks Benefits Before They Expire

Maryland is launching a new “Use It or Lose It” campaign encouraging families to use their SUN Bucks benefits before they expire. Eligible children receive $120 in grocery assistance, and benefits must be used within 122 days of issuance. Last year, the program provided $75 million to more than 630,000 students, with 78% of benefits…

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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…

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The Patriot Weekly – August 2, 2026

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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…

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The Patriot Weekly – July 19, 2026

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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…

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July 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 –…

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Governor 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…

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The Patriot Weekly – July 12, 2026

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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…

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COOLING 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 /…

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Maryland 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…

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The 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…

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Maryland 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…

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Cocaine 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…

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Attorney 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,…

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