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News Bites: Lost Pet Scams, Stolen Valor, Historic Preservation, and More
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Lost pet scam in Maryland impersonates shelters, demands money for fake vet care—officials urge caution and reporting suspicious calls.
May 16, 2025
Maryland man pleads guilty to defrauding federal agencies by faking combat service and disability, illegally receiving over $143K in benefits.
May 16, 2025
Awards recognize preservation efforts across Washington County, including museum conservation, adaptive reuse, and transportation heritage.
May 16, 2025
South Carolina mother killed in random attack by six illegal immigrants; all suspects now face murder and robbery charges.
May 16, 2025
War reporter injured in Israeli airstrike urges accountability for attacks on journalists
May 16, 2025
UN aviation council rules Russia liable for MH17 downing, citing violation of international air law
May 13, 2025
UN launches major reforms to streamline operations, cut costs, and address mounting financial pressures.
May 12, 2025
Maryland AG Brown joins 18-state coalition challenging Trump-era orders limiting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
May 16, 2025
Baltimore marks 28th Bike to Work Day, urging residents to adopt cycling as a healthy, eco-friendly commuting choice.
May 16, 2025
Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Thursday ceremonially signed a piece of legislation that will change statewide standards for plugging abandoned and orphaned oil and natural gas wells across West Virginia.
May 16, 2025
‘We’re here for health’: Kanawha-Charleston health board denies indoor smoking exemption for casinos
The Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health voted down an amendment to its clean indoor air regulations on Thursday that would have permitted casinos in the county to allow indoor cigarette smoking in 10% of the square footage of their establishment.
May 16, 2025
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty in federal case over stolen human remains trafficked from Harvard Medical School.
May 16, 2025
Dauphin County man faces federal charge for not registering as a sex offender after relocating to Los Angeles.
May 16, 2025
Ashburn man arrested for DWI after hitting juvenile on scooter in Leesburg; minor injuries reported.
May 16, 2025
The legislation ensures children can file complaints and communicate with the ombudsman without requiring permission from social workers, foster parents, or custodians. It also requires agencies to provide contact information to foster youth, their families and caregivers.
May 16, 2025
Frederick’s Mill Pond House Ruins Committee reconvenes May 22 to guide preservation of the city’s oldest known colonial-era home site.
May 12, 2025
Washington County Commissioners to honor local organizations and consider funding, contracts, and cybersecurity at May 13 public meeting.
May 12, 2025
Grand reopening for Hub City Convenience Store set for May 21 in downtown Hagerstown
May 12, 2025
Improve your trout fishing with five expert tips, from casting strategy to fly selection, to boost your chances of landing more fish.
May 16, 2025
GAO report finds telework boosts recruitment and retention but hinders workplace culture, with hybrid models now dominant.
May 8, 2025
Spring offers a perfect chance to refresh your home with flowers, scents, and color—simple tips for seasonal home decorating.
May 6, 2025
Amazon is building a new state-of-the-art robotics fulfillment center in Goochland County, the company’s fourth in Virginia, creating more than 1,000 jobs and further deepening its footprint in the commonwealth.
May 15, 2025
Antietam Broadband expands FLIGHT FIBER to Manchester, MD, delivering the fastest residential internet speeds in Carroll County.
May 14, 2025
Frederick opens 50 taxicab permits; lottery to be held if applications exceed available slots.
May 13, 2025
Federal court allows DHS to continue data sharing with IRS for immigration enforcement, denying activist groups’ injunction request.
May 16, 2025
York County man sentenced to two years in prison for threatening federal prosecutor after online threats to President Biden.
May 16, 2025
Keedysville Town Council violated Maryland’s Open Meetings Act by discussing public business via email without public access in March 2020.
May 5, 2025
First infant successfully treated with personalized CRISPR gene therapy for rare liver disorder CPS1 deficiency.
May 16, 2025
Overdose deaths fell 20% in 2024, but DEA report warns of growing synthetic drug dangers and complex trafficking threats.
May 16, 2025
Independent audit finds over half of in-custody deaths reviewed by Maryland’s medical examiner may have been misclassified.
May 16, 2025