The Asian American Center of Frederick was one of several Maryland organizations to get money from the U.S. Department of Labor for new apprenticeship opportunities for underrepresented communities. AACF, a nonprofit community organization, was awarded nearly $4 million to establish more registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship programs for immigrants, according to a news release from Gov. Wes Moore’s office on Tuesday.
Maryland showcased some “rising stars” at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. The list includes Gov. Wes Moore, Prince George’s County Executive and current U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks, and Rep. Jamie Raskin. Analysts agree that the message of the convention is renewed patriotism, joy, and positivity.
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, made sure Maryland delegates could savor the flavor of the Democratic National Convention well after they leave Chicago. “Jamie’s Strong & Sweet Democracy Mustard” was set out on the welcome table for the state’s delegation breakfast Thursday morning and included in arrival swag bags for Maryland delegates.
The Baltimore City Council excoriated Department of Public Works officials Thursday night, calling out agency leadership over a long list of shortcomings and failures that are under renewed scrutiny following a sanitation worker’s on-the-job death earlier this month. From long-running culture problems to the the poor facilities and working conditions employees face, it was open season on DPW management, and the agency heads knew it.
Some of the biggest talk surrounding the third night of Democratic National Convention has not been about any of the major political figures who appeared (including Maryland’s very own Gov. Wes Moore). Nor has it been centered around the legendary Stevie Wonder or the performances of John Legend and Sheila E. Instead, it was a Maryland-born guitarist who stole the show.
Nearly five years after Fuddruckers served its last burger and fries in downtown Silver Spring, the hamburger chain is planning to reopen in its former location on Ellsworth Drive. On Monday, Houston-based Fuddruckers posted on social media that it would open new locations this fall in Silver Spring and Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown.
Wednesday is the first day of the 2024-25 school year for almost 48,000 students in Frederick County Public Schools. New teachers went through their orientation two weeks ago, and all teachers reported for duty last week. Classrooms and hallways have been decorated to surprise and delight the students. Schools have been hosting back-to-school nights to get pupils and parents ready for the return to the classroom.
Along the Atlantic Coast, one species is supporting ecological and human health — the American horseshoe crab. In Maryland, horseshoe crabs are a common site on the coast and in coastal bays. Harvest pressures have jeopardized the future of this prehistoric arthropod species, leading to sharp population declines. Recent action, however, could reduce pressure on horseshoe crabs, promoting conservation.
In the early hours of Monday morning, Susan C. Ingram jumped out of bed like a kid on Christmas. But she wasn’t looking for her gift under a tree. Instead, she headed for the TV to find that her present wasn’t yet there. “I was up in the middle of the night on Peacock like, ‘Where is it? Where is it? Why isn’t it up yet?’” said Ingram, a former camera assistant on NBC’s dearly beloved Baltimore-set series “Homicide: Life on the Street” and co-host of the podcast “Homicide: Life On The Set.”
Don’t bother unpacking your sdweaters yet, and put that pumpkin spice latte order on hold. The Baltimore region is in the middle of a couple of cool days, including temperatures as low as 53 degrees Wednesday morning — but warmer, more summery weather is returning soon. Temperatures as low as the 30s are forecast for parts of Western Maryland Wednesday night, then returning to the 50s Thursday night, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast.