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Former supervisor in Maryland Public Safety Department pleads guilty to fraud in cleaning contract scheme
A former maintenance supervisor with the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Corrections pleaded guilty to fraud Thursday after directing dozens of cleaning contracts to a friend over an eight-year period. Prosecutors said that in exchange...
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Maryland gubernatorial candidates weigh in on energy policy
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MARYLAND (WBFF) — As candidates begin hitting the campaign trail, it is clear energy will be a top issue up for discussion. "Right now, we're retiring all these plants so that generation is being reduced," Carroll County farmer Melvin Baile said....
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Lessons learned from Penn North overdoses inspired a plan. Baltimore council wants to think bigger.
Baltimore leaders gave themselves high marks on their response to several mass overdose incidents in the city this summer and are now drafting a plan for responding to future incidents. Members of the Baltimore City Council, however, encouraged...
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SUN: Baltimore County bridge passed inspection in 2024. Why did it collapse now?
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BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — A 19th-century bridge that collapsed Monday as a septic truck crossed over it passed an inspection last December in “fair” condition, according to the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation....
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Don't bug out, Baltimore! Joro spiders may scare, but their bites are mild and rare
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BALTIMORE (WBFF) — As bright yellow Joro spiders weave their golden webs from Atlanta to Baltimore, new research led by Clemson University offers a reassuring update this Halloween season: these spiders are more treat than trick. Two studies...
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National Aquarium in Baltimore CEO John Racanelli to retire after 14 years
After more than 14 years with the National Aquarium, President and CEO John Racanelli announced that he will retire by the end of the year. Racanelli joined the National Aquarium as its president and CEO in 2011, introducing several projects and...
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Rabid cat attacks couple, rehab rescue urges caution around ‘friendly’ wildlife
Police in northern Warren County warned residents this week of an attack on an elderly couple by a rabid cat. Blairstown Township police said officers and the Blairstown Ambulance Corps responded to the incident Tuesday on Kishpaugh Road....
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Did Global Warming Make Hurricane Helene Worse? Here’s Where Americans Are Most Worried About Climate Change
Hurricane Helene made landfall near Cedar Key, Florida, on September 26, 2024, as a Category 4 storm, traveling roughly 500 miles inland through Georgia and the southern Appalachians before dissipating near Tennessee. It caused severe inland...
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Watch your step: Maryland snakes are on the move as fall foliage peaks
THURMONT, Md. — As Maryland's fall colors reach their peak, the state Department of Natural Resources has an important safety reminder for leaf peepers: watch where you step. Copperheads and rattlesnakes are currently on the move, making their way...
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Maryland at UCLA football: Who has the edge?
Maryland (4-2 overall, 1-2 Big Ten) at UCLA (2-4 overall, 2-1 Big Ten) When: 4 p.m. Saturday Where: Rose Bowl TV/radio: Fox Sports 1/790 AM Line: UCLA by 3.5 NOTABLE INJURIES UCLA: OUT: DL Nico Davillier (personal reasons), DL Robert James III...
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Maryland’s housing order aims to boost affordable housing, cut barriers
By Sandra Smith Capital News Service Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order on Sept. 3 aimed at tackling Maryland’s escalating housing affordability crisis. The Housing Starts Here initiative seeks to expedite housing development, reduce...
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Climate Change Weekly # 559 — Research Continues to Undermine Unusual, Catastrophic Nature of Present Climate Change
IN THIS ISSUE: Research Continues to Undermine Unusual, Catastrophic Nature of Present Climate Change Climate Lawsuits Continue to Fizzle Out Research Continues to Undermine Unusual, Catastrophic Nature of Present Climate Change For two decades or...
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High housing costs are driving people out of Maryland, report says
A new economic report from the Comptroller’s Office says Maryland has seen a significant loss of residents to other states for more than a decade – no surprise to developers and housing advocates, but still a fact that has looming implications for...
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Ocean City backs off major Baltimore Avenue overhaul, opts for smaller version
A massive project to realign portions of Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City may go in another direction — or potentially not happen at all. The City Council voted 5-2 last month to proceed to a public hearing on the project, but a unanimous vote...
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Baltimore County Police urge Halloween safety with events, tips
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BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — As Halloween nears, the Baltimore County Police Department is urging residents to prioritize safety. The department recommends attending sponsored, supervised events as one of the safest ways to enjoy the holiday....
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Maryland faces $184 million freeze on federal energy grants amid shutdown standoff
Maryland faces a total freeze on about $184 million in federal grants for energy projects and research amid a political standoff in Washington. These funds, paid for by taxpayers across Maryland, are now on hold as the Trump administration targets...
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Maryland Fall Foliage Report for Friday, November 17, 2025
As we hit mid-October, our foresters are reporting past-peak conditions at high elevations, while farther east leaves are still only starting to change. Garrett County is experiencing peak foliage this week, with brilliant yellow leaves on...
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International players find community, belonging with Maryland field hockey
Fleur Knopert has a picture in her room of her holding a field hockey stick with an American flag displayed on it. The senior defender’s dream was always to come to the United States and pursue the sport. Knopert — a Netherlands native —...
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More than a thousand people rally in Baltimore to denounce Trump and Musk
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Like many in the crowd gathered to protest the actions of the Trump administration, Lisa struggled to pinpoint the one decision that felt like the last straw and that impelled her to show up with a sign in front of City Hall yesterday. “Shipping...
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Prince George’s County Council confirms controversial pick to head environment department
The Prince George’s County Council voted to confirm the controversial nomination of Samuel Moki to serve as the director of the county’s environment department during their meeting on Tuesday. County Executive Aisha Braveboy nominated Moki and...
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