Posts Tagged ‘maryland’
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Announces Major Offshore Wind Energy Initiatives to Build More Economically Competitive State
To move Maryland toward achieving its 100% clean energy goal by 2035, Governor Moore announced today that Maryland will significantly increase its offshore wind output and prioritize wind energy partnerships with the aim of creating nearly 15,000 jobs. Governor Moore says Maryland can have both a growing economy and lead the way in clean energyâadding…
Read MoreFatal Vehicle Fire in Ocean City, Maryland Under Investigation
One person is dead following a vehicle fire late last night on 125th Street in Ocean City, Maryland. Officers located the vehicle on fire in the east parking lot and found someone dead in the vehicle. Â Information is pending from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner regarding the identification of the victim and an…
Read MoreMaryland Retains AAA Bond Rating
Maryland State Treasurer Dereck E. Davis announced today that the three major bond rating agencies have reaffirmed the stateâs AAA bond rating and noted a âstable outlook.â Treasurer Davis will preside over his second competitive sale of state General Obligation Bonds on March 15, 2023. Maryland is one of only 13 states to hold the…
Read MoreOvernight Fire in Preston, MD Under Investigation
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an overnight fire in Preston in Caroline County, Maryland. Fire officials report no deaths or injuries to humans from the blaze, but seven cats and one lamb are unaccounted for at the site. The State Fire Marshal’s office estimates the damage to the wood frame outbuilding to…
Read MoreIncreased Police Patrols to be Conducted in Ocean City, MD Due to St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
If you live in or plan to visit Ocean City, Maryland this week and next, you can expect to see additional Ocean City Police Department officers on patrol, along with Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police. A collective 84 hours of specialized enforcement will be conducted in the Town of Ocean City from…
Read MoreMaryland Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Combat Violent Crime Crisis
The Joint Republican Caucus in Maryland held a news conference earlier this month to highlight legislation which would help combat Marylandâs violent crime crisis. Maryland Delegate Wayne Hartman (of District 38C–Wicomico and Worcester Counties) tells the Talk of Delmarva 92.7 and 98.5 that one of the key bills that is being proposed is House Bill…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Crisfield, Maryland; No Working Smoke Alarm
A fire that occurred in Crisfield has been ruled accidental. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the smoke alarms did not activate when the fire broke out at the two story wood frame single family house on Potomac Street yesterday evening. The blaze caused an estimated $100,000 in damage but no injuries or…
Read MoreDerek Davis Sworn in as Maryland State Treasurer
Derek Davis was sworn in as the Treasurer of the State of Maryland Tuesday for a four-year term. Davis has been in office since December of 2021 completing the term of former Treasurer Nancy Kopp. On February 14th, Davis was interviewed before the Joint Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer and received a…
Read MoreMaryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation Annual Business Filings Now Available
For businesses registered in Maryland, The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) today announced the availability of 2023 annual report and personal property tax return filings and extension requests. All domestic and foreign business entities must file an annual report or request an extension by April 17, 2023, to maintain their “good standing”…
Read MoreCity Hall Hours to be Modified in Ocean City, Maryland Beginning in April
A change in the operating hours at Ocean City Maryland’s City Hall will go into effect in April. The council voted this week to reduce the time of operation to 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. instead of 5 pm. The time change starts April 3rd. City Manager Terry McGean says that with electronic bill pay…
Read MoreMaryland Governor Wes Moore Delivers State of the State Address
In his first State of the State Address, Maryland Governor Wes Moore called on the General Assembly to pass legislation that would strengthen the pipeline of qualified teachers in the state. Governor Moore says, “We can no longer separate our vision for economic prosperity from our duty to make Maryland public schools the best in…
Read MoreStart the New Year with a Hike
DELAWARE: First Day Hikes will continue the tradition of self-guided hikes at each Delaware State Park. Each park will also have a welcome station, where you can check in to be counted and pick up your First Day Hike sticker or magnet. Sites will also offer a send off time, where you can gather with…
Read MoreNew Year’s Brings Raise in Minimum Wage
Workers in both Delaware and Maryland will see an increase in pay beginning with the new year. Effective January 1, 2023 Delaware’s minimum hourly wage rate will increase from $10.50 to $11.75 an hour. The minimum hourly wage will increase incrementally on January 1st over the next two years to reach $15 an hour in…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Earlier this Month in Caroline County
Maryland State Police need your help in finding the driver responsible for a hit-and-run crash that killed a 53-year-old Greensboro, Maryland man at around midnight on December 23rd. Robert Andrew Wilkerson was taken to Kent General Hospital in Dover where he died of his injuries. Meanwhile, State Police have identified the driver of the 2003…
Read MoreSex offender in Maryland in Custody for Sexual Assault and CDS Distribution to a Minor
A Tier One registered sex offender in Maryland faces numerous charges stemming from an investigation of sexual assault and sexual solicitation of a 15-year old girl. 25-year-old Ryshiem Tyke Gibson of Easton, Maryland is also charged with giving a controlled dangerous substance to the girl. Gibson went before a Caroline County District Court Commissioner and…
Read MoreFree Christmas Tree Drop-Off Site in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, Maryland is providing a free Christmas tree drop-off site at the 100th Municipal Parking Lot. Bring your trees to the northeast corner of the 100th Street lot between now and January 18th. The Town of Ocean City wants you to remove all tinsel, ornaments and other non-wooden items from the tree. Trees collected…
Read MoreEducation, Health Care, and Public Safety Funding–Included in Maryland’s Preliminary Budget Plan for FY 2024
Plans that include scholarships for low-income students, expanded access to health care services for rural and vulnerable communities, and increased support for state and local police are all a part of Governor Larry Hogan’s preliminary budget plan for Fiscal Year 2024. Under the stateâs budget process, the outgoing administration has prepared a preliminary budget to…
Read MorePotential Winter Storm to Hit Maryland; Alert for Icy Roads and Bridges
If you live in or plan to travel through Maryland locations in the next day or so, monitor the weather forecast and road conditions for information on a statewide winter storm. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) crews are preparing for the storm that is expected to begin late tonight into…
Read MoreMidterm Elections
A strong slate of candidates wasn’t enough for a red wave to take shape in Delaware. There was no change in the statewide offices. Democrats Lisa Blunt Rochester, Kathy Jennings and Colleen Davis were all re-elected to Congress, Attorney General and State Treasurer and Lydia York carried her momentum from the Delaware Primary to win…
Read MoreAG’s Office Settlement with Experian-owned Company Over Theft of Personal Information
A multi-state settlement has been decided with Experian Data Corp (EDC) for failing to warn affected consumers after it learned that an identity thief was posing as a private investigator and reviewing sensitive personal information from Court Ventures Inc, a database that Experian had purchased. The Delaware Attorney General says Experian was notified of the…
Read MoreMaryland Expands Fall Outreach Campaign For COVID-19 Bivalent Boosters
The state of Maryland continues to expand its COVIDReady campaign to encourage Marylanders to maximize their protection against COVID-19 and the flu this fall and winter. The bivalent boostersâwhich contain âtoolsâ (spike proteins of the virus) to target the original COVID-19 virus as well as its omicron variantsâare available at more than 850 pharmacies, clinics, and local…
Read MoreMd. Allocates More Funds For Police Body-Worn Cameras, De-escalation Training
New funding in Maryland will help law enforcement agencies pay for more body cameras, advance training in de-escalation, and meet other critical expenses with the goal of building community relationships.Governor Larry Hogan said Tuesday that $7.5-million in new funding is now available under the Police Accountability, Community and Transparency Grant program as part of his…
Read MoreUS Wind, Ărsted Begin Offshore, Land-Based Research, Data Collection
Two offshore wind power companies plan to conduct research in the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Bay in the next few months. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Wind and Ărsted are also planning land-based research at Delaware Seashore State Park. Visitors may notice the activity, which is part of the wind…
Read MoreMd. Invests $200-Million Into Affordable Housing
Maryland is investing more than $200-million into creating more affordable housing, including more than 6,000 units statewide.Governor Larry Hogan said Wednesday that the Department of Housing and Community Development will administer the funds. Housing prices and costs have been affected by rising construction costs as well as interest rates.This program boosts funding for the Rental…
Read MoreFederal Tax Deadline Is Monday; Del. Deadline This Year May 2nd; Marylanders Have Until July 15th To File
Federal personal income taxes are due on Monday.IRS officials urge you to file electronically â and use direct deposit.Delaware State taxes are not due until May 2nd. The normal deadline is April 30th, but that is a Saturday this year.Maryland State taxes were pushed back to July 15. The IRS provided the following information for…
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