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News Bites: Police Officer Shot, USAID Bribery Scheme, National Guard Opposition
Regional and national news from the Hub City and beyond!
Officer Langley Dean recovering from multiple gunshot wounds after standoff; suspect held without bond
June 13, 2025
USAID official, execs admit to $550M bribery scheme; companies pay reduced penalties to avoid collapse
June 13, 2025
George Washington’s steadfast leadership—on battlefield and in office—established the citizen-president ideal, secured peace, and forged the young republic.
June 13, 2025
Ohio teen pleads guilty in swatting case that impacted schools, casinos, and law enforcement across multiple states
June 12, 2025
Record 1.3 million displaced by Haiti gang violence as unrest spreads beyond capital and strains rural communities
June 11, 2025
IAEA warns Iran’s lack of cooperation blocks nuclear oversight, raising global security concerns.
June 9, 2025
AI-driven warfare prompts fresh calls at the UN for a global ban on lethal autonomous weapons, with talks aiming for agreement by 2026.
June 7, 2025
Maryland “did very well” in the sale Wednesday of about $1.6 billion in bonds, state officials said, despite a recent credit downgrade that rattled their confidence and raised fears of higher costs.
June 13, 2025
Baltimore’s Otis Rolley named CEO of BDC, bringing local leadership and national experience to city’s economic future
June 13, 2025
West Virginia school officials will instruct public schools to follow the state’s existing vaccine laws, going against an existing executive order from Gov. Patrick Morrisey that students be exempted from the requirements based on their religious beliefs about the shots.
June 12, 2025
West Virginia elected officials this week celebrated proposals from the federal Environmental Protection Agency to roll back regulations on emissions from power plants that advocates worry will threaten public health as well as the environment.
June 13, 2025
Chambersburg police lieutenant completes elite FBI National Academy training, joining top 1% of U.S. law enforcement officers.
June 10, 2025
Although the vast majority of attention has been directed towards Washington D.C. for the upcoming weekend, the Philadelphia region will be hosting a three-day celebration to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday.
June 13, 2025
Leesburg welcomes The Wellness Way, offering holistic chiropractic care focused on long-term wellness.
June 12, 2025
Nationwide recall of enoki mushrooms due to potential Listeria contamination; local residents advised to check and discard affected products.
June 12, 2025
Downtown Hagerstown hosts three free summer events this Saturday with activities, games, and wellness programs for families.
June 12, 2025
Baltimore’s Fourth of July includes Inner Harbor fireworks and Cherry Hill drone show, giving residents two major events to choose from.
June 10, 2025
The Ultimate Elvis Concert returns to The Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown on October 18 with presale tickets available starting June 11.
June 10, 2025
New book helps men tackle mental health struggles with direct, fillable guide and no-nonsense tools.
June 12, 2025
Maryland joins 21 states opposing Trump’s military deployment, citing federal overreach and risk to public safety.
June 12, 2025
Baltimore County man accused of bribing city finance official to erase thousands in unpaid property bills
June 12, 2025
Former DC teacher pleads guilty to $430K insurance fraud; restitution paid, sentencing in August.
June 11, 2025