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First Severe Bird Flu Case Confirmed In US First Severe Bird Flu Case Confirmed In US
First Severe Bird Flu Case Confirmed In US Health officials have confirmed the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made the announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 18 saying the infection was diagnosed on Friday, Dec. 13, following contact the patient made with sick and dead birds from a backyard flock. The case was reported in Louisiana and marks the first H5N1 case in the US linked to exposure to backyard poultry.  Since April 2024, there have been a total of 61 reported human cases of H5 bird flu reported in the United States. H5 is generally less severe than…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination
Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination Cucumbers distributed throughout the US and Canada and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in several states have been recalled due to the risk of Salmonella contamination. Cucumber recall SunFed Produce, LLC (SunFed) is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the implicated grower’s name “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V." The recalled cucumbers were sold between Saturday, Oct. 12, through Thursday, Nov. 26, 2024. The whole fresh America…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Red Lobster Launches Revamped Menu With 7 New Items After Exiting Bankruptcy Red Lobster Launches Revamped Menu With 7 New Items After Exiting Bankruptcy
Red Lobster Launches Revamped Menu With 7 New Items After Exiting Bankruptcy Two months after exiting bankruptcy, restaurant chain Red Lobster is unveiling a revamped menu. It features these seven new items: Lobster Pappardelle Pasta Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops Lobster Bisque Lemon Basil Mahi Simply Prepared Mahi Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Roasted Asparagus In addition, a pair of old fan-favorites that had been discontinued are back:  Popcorn Shrimp, Hush Puppies  Red Lobster is now giving guests the ability to customize their seafood favorites with the launch of "Create your Own Ultimate Feast." Customers can mix and match two premium picks such as …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Feds Recalling 512K Smart Space Heaters Sold Nationwide That Pose Burn, Overheating Risk Feds Recalling 512K Smart Space Heaters Sold Nationwide That Pose Burn, Overheating Risk
Feds Recalling 512K Smart Space Heaters Sold Nationwide That Pose Burn, Overheating Risk Hundreds of thousands of space heaters sold nationwide are being recalled due to fire and burn risks, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced this week. GoveeLife and Govee have issued a recall for approximately 512,500 smart electric space heaters in the US and 48,600 in Canada due to overheating, posing fire and burn hazards.  The recall involves models:  H7130 Recalled Model H7130 CPSC H7131 Recalled Model H7131 CPSC H7132 Recalled Model H7132 CPSC H7133 Recalled Model H7133 CPSC H7134 Recalled Model H7134 CPSC…

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by Zak Failla
Business
7-Eleven To Close Hundreds Of Stores 7-Eleven To Close Hundreds Of Stores
7-Eleven To Close Hundreds Of Stores Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is closing hundreds of stores in North America. Parent company Seven & I Holdings said that the 444 locations were “underperforming.” They make up about 3 percent of 7-Eleven's total of around 13,000 outlets in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Specific sites of the stores have not yet been released. In announcing the closures, the company said that 7-Eleven stores saw a 7.3 percent decline in traffic in August, saying a "pullback in consumer spending has persisted beyond prior expectations" that has affected store traffic and sales growth "as consu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Blue Supermoon: What You Need To Know About Rare Lunar Event Blue Supermoon: What You Need To Know About Rare Lunar Event
Blue Supermoon: What You Need To Know About Rare Lunar Event There's an out-of-this-world lunar event set to begin this week.  From Monday, Aug. 19, through Wednesday, Aug. 21, the moon will appear bigger and brighter in the night sky than normal. It's called the supermoon. It's the first one of the year, but that's not why this one is special.  A supermoon occurs when the moon is full and closest to Earth in its orbit, according to NASA. That closeness makes the rocky satellite appear 15 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter.  What makes August's supermoon so unique is that it's a blue moon. No, the light of the moon won't change co…

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by Josh Lanier
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Costco Raising Membership Fees In US, Canada Costco Raising Membership Fees In US, Canada
Costco Raising Membership Fees In US, Canada The Costco Wholesale Corporation has announced membership hikes in the US and Canada for the first time in seven years, according to a news release by the company issued on Wednesday, July 10.  Costco opened the release sharing a June sales growth in the US of 5.6%, which is higher than the past 44 weeks of just 4.4%, the company experienced a decrease in revenue internationally.  On the heels of sharing that news, the company made the announcement about raising the membership fees in both the US and Canada beginning Sept. 1.  Annual memberships are rising $5 making them $65…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lifestyle
Rare Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch Issued For First Time In Nearly 20 Years Rare Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch Issued For First Time In Nearly 20 Years
Rare Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch Issued For First Time In Nearly 20 Years You may soon get a view of a rare spectacle. According to the NOAA National Weather Service's Space Weather Prediction Center, a series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) began on Wednesday, May 8. CMEs are explosions of plasma and magnetic fields from the sun’s corona. Space weather forecasters have issued a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch for the evening of Friday, May 10. It's the first time a G4 Watch has been issued since January 2005. The watch says CMEs may linger into Sunday, May 12. Geomagnetic storms can also trigger spectacular displays of aurora (…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years' Coming Soon 'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years' Coming Soon
'Most Visible Eclipse For US In 100 Years' Coming Soon In just over a month, what's being called the astronomy event of the decade will occur when a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun and the sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. Many are planning road trips to places where the best viewing conditions are expected for what Space.com says will be "the longest and most visible for the US in 100 years," with a four-minute duration expected beginning…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
'Occasional Drag Queen' From MD Squares Off Against VA Attorney On 'Jeopardy!' 'Occasional Drag Queen' From MD Squares Off Against VA Attorney On 'Jeopardy!'
'Occasional Drag Queen' From MD Squares Off Against VA Attorney On 'Jeopardy!' Who is the smartest person in the DMV? A battle of the brains between a Maryland trail planner and Virginia attorney is set for Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the latest Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. Arlington attorney Luigi de Guzman will join Silver Spring resident Kevin Belle - also known as Whiskey Ginger - on stage with Canadian psychiatrist Juveria Zaheer as they compete for a $250,000 grand prize. During his time on the beloved quiz show, Guzman has averaged $26,709 per appearance, hitting on five of six Final Jeopardy! questions while correctly answering more than 88 p…

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by Zak Failla
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Iranian, Canadian Nationals Accused Of Murder-For-Hire Plot Targeting Maryland Residents: DOJ Iranian, Canadian Nationals Accused Of Murder-For-Hire Plot Targeting Maryland Residents: DOJ
Iranian, Canadian Nationals Accused Of Murder-For-Hire Plot Targeting Maryland Residents: DOJ Three men are facing charges for their alleged roles in a murder conspiracy targeting a pair of residents in Maryland who fled Iran, the Department of Justice announced on Monday afternoon. One Iranian and two Canadian nationals have been indicted and charged with conspiracy to use interstate commerce in the commission of a murder-for-hire plot, officials say, and the target of their "job" was two people in Maryland. Those charged:  Naji Sharifi Zindashti, 49; Damion Patrick John Ryan, 43; Adam Richard Pearson, 29. Officials say that the three would use an encrypted messaging servi…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Nearly 50K Massage Guns Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Hazards Nearly 50K Massage Guns Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Hazards
Nearly 50K Massage Guns Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Hazards Nearly 50,000 massage guns sold at major retailers across the country are being recalled due to more than a dozen reports of overheating and a burn injury. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week that Homedics is recalling tens of thousands of personal massagers that ca overheat while charging, leading to a report of fire or burn risk.  In total, approximately 46,000 are being recalled in the US, and another 41,000 in Canada, according to federal officials. The recall includes "HoMedics Therapist Select Massagers" with model number HHP-715 and a 120 VAC, 6…

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by Zak Failla
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First Tickborne-Related Powassan Virus Death Reported In Maryland First Tickborne-Related Powassan Virus Death Reported In Maryland
First Tickborne-Related Powassan Virus Death Reported In Maryland The Maryland Department of Health has announced the first travel-related case and death due to the tickborne illness Powassan. Officials confirmed that a local resident tested positive in late September, and it was confirmed earlier this week after being bitten by an infected tick. Maryland's Deputy Secretary for Public Health Nilesh Kalyanaraman said that the person who was infected came home to Maryland after being bitten by the bug during a trip to Canada. "We are very saddened to report the first death due to the Powassan virus in our state," Kalyanaraman said. "The individual con…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: These Are Most Likely Symptoms Of New Pirola Variant Identified In Five States COVID-19: These Are Most Likely Symptoms Of New Pirola Variant Identified In Five States
Covid-19: These Are Most Likely Symptoms Of New Pirola Variant Identified In Five States The most likely symptoms of a new COVID-19 variant with around 30 mutations are expected to be similar to the highly contagious Omicron strain based on reports so far. COVID-related hospitalizations have increased in the US for six straight weeks, with a 19-percent increase reported in the most recent week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The BA.2.86 strain, known as Pirola, has now been identified in five states: New York, Texas, Michigan, Virginia, and Ohio. The strain was first detected in Israel around Sunday, Aug. 20, and cases have also been identif…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Smoky Skies To Stay For Summer? Forecasters Say More Hazy Days Are Ahead Smoky Skies To Stay For Summer? Forecasters Say More Hazy Days Are Ahead
Smoky Skies To Stay For Summer? Forecasters Say More Hazy Days Are Ahead The July 4th weekend has arrived, but chances are the smell of smoke outside isn't coming from barbecues — and according to forecasters, there's even more ahead. The air quality on Saturday, July 1 was slightly better than it was earlier in the week, with AQIs average in the 120s and code orange and yellows issued — as opposed to purple and red — across the region. Slowly, slowly, the smoke was starting to disperse. However, AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson is confident, it will be back. "I do believe this will go down as the summer of smoke and haze for much of Canada and …

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Incoming Storm Means Slight Air Quality Improvement Along East Coast, Forecasters Say Incoming Storm Means Slight Air Quality Improvement Along East Coast, Forecasters Say
Incoming Storm Means Slight Air Quality Improvement Along East Coast, Forecasters Say A weekend storm could slightly help improve the Canadian wildfire smoke still lingering along the East Coast, meteorologists are saying. While skies will be sunny with a high in the mid-80s on Friday, June 30, they'll also be hazy for most of the day, according to the National Weather Service. The Air Quality Index remained in the triple digits along East Coast of 9:15 a.m., with code red issued across much of the area. In Pittsburgh, air quality levels remained very unhealthy, according to AccuWeather's Plume Labs. Worst air quality in this batch is just northwest of us and some spots…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
DC Area Has 2nd Worst Air Quality In The World Today (June 29), Under Code Red DC Area Has 2nd Worst Air Quality In The World Today (June 29), Under Code Red
DC Area Has 2nd Worst Air Quality In The World Today (June 29), Under Code Red The Canadian wildfire smoke has descended upon the Washington DC area Thursday, June 29, which had the second-worst air quality in the world, according to iqair.com. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments issued a "code red" for Thursday. Chicago had the worst air quality in the world and Dubai had the third worst, according to iqair.com. 🔴Air Quality Alert: COG forecasts Code Red air quality for the DC region tomorrow, Thursday, June 29 due to smoke from wildfires in Canada. Area residents are encouraged to limit outdoor activities. Stay air quality aware: https://t.co/vujQ…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Here's How To Check Conditions In Your Area As Canadian Wildfires Burn Here's How To Check Conditions In Your Area As Canadian Wildfires Burn
Here's How To Check Conditions In Your Area As Canadian Wildfires Burn Widespread smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to bring hazardous air quality levels across the region. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of fine particulates again on Thursday, June 8, according to the National Weather Service.   Check air quality conditions in your area, visit AirNow.gov by clicking here. "The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern," said the weather service. ALSO SEE: Smoke Relief Coming Next Week, Unhealthy Air Quality Here To Stay (Mostl…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Smoke Relief Coming Next Week, Unhealthy Air Quality Here To Stay (Mostly) Until Then Smoke Relief Coming Next Week, Unhealthy Air Quality Here To Stay (Mostly) Until Then
Smoke Relief Coming Next Week, Unhealthy Air Quality Here To Stay (Mostly) Until Then Looks like the East Coast has a smoky few days in store. But fear not, relief is allegedly on the way. As of Thursday, June 8, levels in North Jersey were considered very unhealthy and in greater Philadelphia/the Lehigh Valley were considered hazardous. Levels in the Baltimore and Washington DC area were also considered very unhealthy as of Thursday morning. ALSO SEE: Here's How To Check Conditions In Your Area As Canadian Wildfires Burn Canadian wildfire smoke expends south Thursday and Friday.AccuWeather Smoke improvement forecast from AccuWeather.AccuWeather Areas around New Yor…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Recall Issued For 64,300 Vacuum Cleaners That Could Overheat, Catch On Fire Recall Issued For 64,300 Vacuum Cleaners That Could Overheat, Catch On Fire
Recall Issued For 64,300 Vacuum Cleaners That Could Overheat, Catch On Fire A recall has been issued for more than 64,000 vacuum cleaners because they could overheat and catch on fire. Bissell announced it is recalling cordless multi-surface wet dry vacuum models 2551, 2551W, and 25519 because the circuit board inside the vacuum’s battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard. A total of 61,000 of the 64,300 vacuum cleaners being recalled were sold in the United States, and the rest in Canada. Contact Bissell toll-free at 855-417-7001 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, or online at www.bissell.com…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Timing Shifts For Cross-Country Winter Storm On Track For Northeast Timing Shifts For Cross-Country Winter Storm On Track For Northeast
Timing Shifts For Cross-Country Winter Storm On Track For Northeast A quick-moving system brought light snow to parts of the region, leading to slippery conditions in spots just before daybreak on Monday, Jan. 9. With a stretch of dry days upcoming, attention is now turning to a coast-to-coast system that is now due to arrive in the Northeast earlier than originally expected, on Thursday, Jan. 12. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Mainly rain (shown in green) is expected in much of the region Thursday into Friday, Jan. 13 with a wintry mix possible farther inland (pink) and snow in some parts of northern New York and…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Bat Population Ravaged By Fungus Listed As 'Endangered' By US Fish And Wildlife Service Bat Population Ravaged By Fungus Listed As 'Endangered' By US Fish And Wildlife Service
Bat Population Ravaged By Fungus Listed As 'Endangered' By US Fish And Wildlife Service President Joe Biden has added a new species of bat to the country’s endangered list in a final effort to spare the animal after it was devastated by a fungal disease that decimated its population over the past several years. The US Fish and Wildlife Service has reclassified the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) as endangered as the species faces extinction due to the impacts of white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease that affects hibernating bats across North America. As of 2015, the species was listed as “threatened," but as the impacts of the disease continue to rapidly expa…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Separate Rounds Of Wet Weather Will Start On Black Friday Separate Rounds Of Wet Weather Will Start On Black Friday
Separate Rounds Of Wet Weather Will Start On Black Friday A stretch of sunny, dry days leading up to and including Thanksgiving Day will be followed by separate rounds of wet weather, starting on Black Friday, Nov. 25, according to the National Weather Service. After a one-day reprieve from precipitation on Saturday, Nov. 26, those back on the road and in airports traveling will have to contend with a second round of wet weather on Sunday, Nov. 27. There will be showers and periods of rain starting Friday morning and continuing into the afternoon, followed by clearing in the evening, the National Weather Service said. About a quarter-inch of …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Arrival Of Arctic Air Could Be Followed By Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Arrival Of Arctic Air Could Be Followed By Thanksgiving Weekend Storm
Arrival Of Arctic Air Could Be Followed By Thanksgiving Weekend Storm The arrival of an Arctic air mass from Canada has brought winter-like cold to the region which will be followed by the potential for a complex storm system Thanksgiving weekend. But first, there will be a stretch of dry weather. Saturday, Nov. 19 will be mostly sunny with strong winds that will make it feel like it's in the 20s although the actual high temperature will reach the low 40s, according to the National Weather Service. Look for more of the same on Sunday, Nov. 20, with even stronger winds, and gusts as high as between 30 and 35 miles per hour. The high temperature…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Here's When Region Could See Some Snow As Arctic Air Moves In From Canada Here's When Region Could See Some Snow As Arctic Air Moves In From Canada
Here's When Region Could See Some Snow As Arctic Air Moves In From Canada As a potentially historic, extreme storm has already dumped around 2 feet of snowfall in the Buffalo area, with more to come, residents in this region may see a round of light snow before a winter-like blast of Arctic air. Friday, Nov. 18 will be mostly sunny, breezy, and brisk with a high temperature in the mid 40s, according to the National Weather Service. After nightfall, there will be a chance for snow showers, mainly between around 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Friday. That will come as a cold air mass from Canada moves in with wind-chill values falling between 20 and 25 degrees overnight.…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Clarks Americas Recalls Women’s Shoes For Potentially Dangerous Chemical Hazard Clarks Americas Recalls Women’s Shoes For Potentially Dangerous Chemical Hazard
Clarks Americas Recalls Women’s Shoes For Potentially Dangerous Chemical Hazard Eight styles of women’s shoes are being recalled across the globe by Clarks due to concerns about toxins inside the product, the retailer announced. The US Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an alert regarding a recall of approximately 113,000 shoes under the "Breeze" style name that were sold stateside and an additional 10,000 in Canada that pose a potential chemical hazard. "Prolonged and direct contact with the shoes’ upper material can expose the wearer to the chemicals benzidine and/or dimethoxybenzidine, which are toxic and can cause adverse health effects,” accordin…

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by Zak Failla
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Infant's Death Forces 4moms To Recall Over 2 Million Baby Swings, Rockers Infant's Death Forces 4moms To Recall Over 2 Million Baby Swings, Rockers
Infant's Death Forces 4moms To Recall Over 2 Million Baby Swings, Rockers The company 4moms has issued a recall of over 2 million infant swings, rockers after the death of a 10-month-old infant. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the massive recall on Monday, August 15. "When the swing or rocker is not in the use, their restraint straps can hang below the seat and non-occupant crawling infants can become entangled in the straps, posing entanglement and strangulation hazards," CPSC stated. The recall is of  MamaRoo swings and 220,000 RockaRoo rockers. In addition, 60,000 MamaRoo and 10,000 RockaRoo were sold in Canada. One of the recalls …

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by Jillian Pikora
Events
Harley-Davidson 'HOG' Group To Tour Maryland During Rally Harley-Davidson 'HOG' Group To Tour Maryland During Rally
Harley-Davidson 'HOG' Group To Tour Maryland During Rally Hundreds of HOGS are heading to Maryland. Harley-Davidson has chosen Solomons in Calvert County as the location for one of their mid-Atlantic Regional HOG (Harley Owners Group) rallies, bringing upwards of 1,500 motorcyclists to the region. The rally begins on Thursday, June 23, and will run through Saturday, June 25, officials from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office said. “Approximately 1,500 attendees are expected to attend this rally over the planned (three)-day event, with HOG members and their families from all across the US and Canada, coming to ride and explore Maryland,” official…

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by Zak Failla