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Weather
Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region
Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region Some severe storms could be heading toward the DMV region overnight, as the National Weather service issuing alerts or the area. Forecasters are cautioning that there "is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms," that might bring large hail, and damaging winds with gusts approaching 70mph, officials say. ⚠️A slow moving cold front will drift southward through the area today. There is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms, especially from I-66/U.S. 50 and points southward⛈️Large hail & damaging winds are possible in such storms. Today's highs will be in the upper 70s/low 80s. pi…

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Police & Fire
Maryland State Police Trooper Injured In Multi-Vehicle Chain-Reaction Crash Maryland State Police Trooper Injured In Multi-Vehicle Chain-Reaction Crash
Maryland State Police Trooper Injured In Multi-Vehicle Chain-Reaction Crash A Maryland State Police trooper was among three injured during a crash in Wicomico on Monday, March 6, authorities announced. Details have been released by state police investigators following an incident involving a trooper, Norfolk, Virginia resident Daniel Clark, 73, and 34-year-old Mark Adkins, of Salisbury. Officials say that shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Monday morning, traffic was stopped on the southbound Route 13 bypass in the area of St. Lukes Road/Route 513 in Salisbury as a tow truck was working to remove a disabled vehicle from the median. For unknown reasons, the trooper struc…

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Schools
COVID-19: Students, Staff In Prince George's County To Be Required To Mask Up For New Year COVID-19: Students, Staff In Prince George's County To Be Required To Mask Up For New Year
Covid-19: Students, Staff In Prince George's County To Be Required To Mask Up For New Year Students and staff members preparing to return to the classroom in Prince George's County will be required to mask up as the district contends with the latest wave of new COVID-19 cases. District officials announced on Friday, Aug. 12 that they are updating the mask requirements in all schools and facilities “until further notice,” beginning as of Monday, Aug. 15 following a recommendation from the Prince George’s County Health Department. Students in Prince George's County are scheduled to return to class beginning on Monday, Aug. 29. 
“When responding to public health threats such as COV…

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Lifestyle
Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study
Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study Maryland residents have been packing on the pounds in the past decade, but some counties have gained more weight than others, according to a newly released study. In the past 10 years, each of Maryland’s counties has seen levels of obesity rise, though the numbers vary, depending on the locations in the state. From Dorchester and Howard counties (1 percent more obese) to Charles County (11 percent more obese), here’s how Maryland has fared, according to a new study from Infographic, by county: Dorchester 2012 obesity level: 36 percent; 2022 obesity level: 37 percent; Change: 1 percen…

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News
COVID-19: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These Maryland Counties COVID-19: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These Maryland Counties
Covid-19: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These Maryland Counties Mask mandates in Maryland are being eased by federal health officials as the state recovers from the surge of new infections in early spring. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, leaving some parts of the state still encouraged to continue masking up indoors. With the state's seven-day average COVID-19 positivity rate above 10 percent, with 42 virus-related deaths in the past week, some counties in Maryland are being encouraged to continue weari…

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Lifestyle
Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Maryland Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Maryland
Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Maryland Memorial Day travel and rising oil costs have caused the price of gas in Maryland to rise to record levels with no relief in sight for motorists. On Tuesday, June 7, the cost of gas per gallon rose to an average of $4.94 statewide, the highest recorded price since AAA began tracking such figures, according to the organization. The price is up nine cents overnight, 35 cents from a week ago, and 56 cents from a month ago as the demand for fuel has risen while tensions overseas have limited the available supply.  On June 7, 2021, motorists were paying an average of $3.02 per gallon. “People…

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News
State Of Emergency Declared Maryland With Foot Of Snow Possible State Of Emergency Declared Maryland With Foot Of Snow Possible
State Of Emergency Declared Maryland With Foot Of Snow Possible Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency and mobilized members of the state's National Guard ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring up to 12 inches to the lower Eastern Shore. The emergency declaration includes Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. A blizzard warning is now in effect for Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. In addition, the governor has directed the Maryland National Guard to stage 125 soldiers in Southern Maryland and on the Eastern Shore. These soldiers will be ready to assist …

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by Joe Gomez
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Police In Maryland Announce 'Snow Emergency' Police In Maryland Announce 'Snow Emergency'
Police In Maryland Announce 'Snow Emergency' Maryland State Police say snow emergency plans are in effect in several counties due to the winter storm blasting through the state. When snow emergency plans are in effect Maryland law requires motorists to operate vehicles that are equipped with snow tires to do so as designated by the manufacturer or equipped with chains. During the declaration of a snow emergency, a person may not park a vehicle on any highway designated as a snow emergency route. Violators will be towed. The counties impacted are:   Anne Arundel Calvert Caroline Charles Dorchester Howard Kent Montgomery P…

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by Joe Gomez