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Maryland’s clean-energy push creates new business opportunities for contractors
Staying ahead of the curve is essential for any business to succeed. And to stay ahead of the growing clean energy economy in Maryland, contractors should prepare for what is quickly becoming the most popular form of heating and cooling: heat...

‘A mission ahead’ – home side favourite takes the Maryland 5 Star Thursday dressage lead, plus a comeback story
Boyd Martin holds the Mars Maryland 5 Star dressage lead after the first day of action today (Thursday, 16 October), having scored 31 on the syndicate-owned Luke 140. Second into the arena today, Boyd presented Luke 140 in a pleasing open frame...

‘Not the ride I wanted, but we got through’ – a tricky day for Britain’s sole campaigner in Maryland 5 Star dressage
Britain’s Alex Bragg had a tricky ride in the Mars Maryland 5 Star dressage today (Thursday, 16 October), scoring 39.2 with The Roe Family’s Quindiva to lie seventh of the 11 starters so far. “It’s very windy here, but she seemed quite settled...

What's the latest on threats of federal worker layoffs amid the government shutdown? A federal judge has ordered a temporary halt on the Trump administration from firing around 4,000 federal employees during the government shutdown.
WASHINGTON (7News) — A federal judge has ordered a temporary halt on the Trump administration from firing federal employees during the government shutdown. The Wednesday order is in response to a lawsuit from two labor unions challenging the...

Baltimore-area child care facility breaks ground
Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care, a national brand of educational child care programs based in Harford County, announced the groundbreaking of a new franchise location in Towson. The new Kiddie Academy of Roland Park will be located at 1416...

A Right to Invest, A Dollar to Win: Supreme Court of Maryland Underscores the Importance of Proving the Right Type of Damages at Trial
Obtaining an “investment right” to share in a successful and growing new business venture, like a right-of-first-refusal, can feel like a golden ticket. But what is the value of that right, and what damages are the injured would-be investor...

West Virginia Mountaineers Gear Up for Closed Scrimmage with Maryland
The West Virginia Mountaineers will hold their first closed scrimmage against Maryland this Saturday in Morgantown. With NCAA restrictions loosening, teams are now more open about these matchups, which had previously been closely guarded to avoid...

John Bolton indicted by Maryland grand jury on charges of mishandling classified information
by WorldTribune Staff / 247 Real News October 16, 2025 John Bolton, a national security adviser in the first Trump Administration, was indicted Thursday by a grand jury in Maryland on charges of mishandling classified information. John Bolton...
15 Democratic Governors Announce Health Alliance To Counter RFK Jr.
Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times, The Democratic governors of 14 states and the territory of Guam on Oct. 15 announced a new coalition they said will provide scientific information to counter Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr....

Shutdown standstill: No headway until there’s ‘incentive,’ politicos lament
Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on federal workers protesting the government shutdown as Republicans remain steadfast on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! We’re two weeks into the...

US government sparks backlash with sudden decision on $8 billion in crucial projects: 'This is a blatant attempt'
The Trump administration has canceled almost $8 billion in federal funding for sustainable energy projects that were set to move forward across more than a dozen states. What's happening? The U.S. Department of Energy announced in early October...

Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Announces Awards to Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset
MARYLAND – The Maryland Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT) announced awards from the Plumbing Poverty Program (PPP) to five local governments and nonprofit organizations, including three in Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties. A total of...

Maryland signs $340 million agreement to restore Chesapeake Bay
MARYLAND. – Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $340 million agreement with Constellation Energy. The move continues operations on the Conwingo Dam in Cecil County. One of Maryland’s largest sources of renewable power, that leads into the...

Trump Adviser-Turned-Foe John Bolton Indicted in Maryland
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Maryland on charges related to the mishandling of classified information. Bolton is said to have shared extremely sensitive documents dealing with...

ChannelPro LIVE: Baltimore Brings Insight, Innovation, and Inspiration to MSPs
Baltimore MSPs came together for two days of actionable education. ChannelPro’s penultimate live event for 2025 featured AI, networking, and plenty more. ChannelPro LIVE: Baltimore delivered exactly what the regional MSPs came for: fresh...

Everyone in Maryland Should See What’s Inside the Walls of This Abandoned Fort
One thing I love about Maryland is that the state is brimming with abandoned places. Over the years, we have introduced you to many of these dilapidated locations, including spooky mansions, creepy state parks, terrifying hospitals, and ghost...

Governor Matt Meyer Joins Governors Public Health Alliance Focused on Public Health Coordination
Governor Matt Meyer has joined 14 other Governors in announcing the launch of the Governors Public Health Alliance, a new coalition of states and territories that officials say is designed to protect the health of people across the United States....

The One Maryland Airbnb You Need To Book for Unforgettable Dark Sky Views
Tucked away on a farm near Elkton, the Sunset Dome offers a one-of-a-kind Maryland Airbnb stargazing experience that brings together rustic camping with the simple comforts of country living. If you’ve ever imagined falling asleep under a canopy...

The Latest: Indicted ex-Trump adviser John Bolton accused of sharing 1K+ docs on government info
Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton was charged Thursday with 18 counts of retention and transmission of national defense information, according to unsealed court documents. Bolton is accused of sharing more than...

Hodge sees little value in preseason poll as Mountaineers prepare to welcome Maryland for closed scrimmage
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Not long before West Virginia men’s basketball coach Ross Hodge met the media Thursday afternoon, it was revealed the Mountaineers were chosen 11th in the Big 12 Conference Preseason Poll as voted upon by the league’s 16 head...