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Maryland Department of Health, Morgan State University launch new Environmental Health Specialist Apprenticeship Program

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health and Morgan State University have launched a new apprenticeship program aimed at training the next generation of environmental health specialists in Maryland. The initiative, developed in partnership with the Maryland Professional Employees Council (MPEC), is designed for adult learners seeking careers in public health. The Environmental Health Specialist Apprenticeship Program, approved by the Maryland […]

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Maryland Center for the Arts brings community together at fifth annual Harmony Woods Music & Arts Fest

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BEL AIR, MD—The Maryland Center for the Arts brought together nearly 1,000 community members for its fifth annual Harmony Woods Music & Arts Fest, held June 20-21 in Bel Air. The two-day event featured live music, local food and craft beverages, art vendors and family-friendly activities, raising funds to support the center’s programs and community arts initiatives throughout Maryland. “We’re […]

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Maryland Freedom Caucus claims victory in energy fight, urges immediate action to prevent further blackouts

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus is claiming a victory in its fight against potential blackouts, announcing that the U.S. Department of Energy has approved PJM’s emergency request to keep Wagner Unit 4 online to protect grid reliability across the state. The caucus said the decision comes weeks after they sent a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright and President Donald […]

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Bubbakoo’s Burritos celebrates grand opening in Middle River

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MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Bubbakoo’s Burritos celebrated its grand opening in Middle River on Tuesday, July 28th. The quick-service restaurant, which has more than 100 stores in 15 states, specializes in made-to-order Mexican fusion dishes such as burritos, quesadillas, tacos, and bowls.  The new shop is located at the Greenleigh development. “The dense residential and commercial sections of Greenleigh attracted us to […]

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PayPal rolls out cryptocurrency payments for merchants, citing cost savings and global reach

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SAN JOSE, CA—PayPal announced Monday the launch of “Pay with Crypto,” a new service aimed at enabling merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments and significantly reduce transaction fees for cross-border commerce. The company stated the initiative seeks to simplify international transactions and connect businesses to the growing digital currency market. The new service facilitates instant conversion of cryptocurrencies to stablecoin or […]

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Health alert issued for salad products containing breadcrumbs that have been recalled due to possible Listeria risk

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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat ham salad products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The ham salad contains breadcrumbs recalled by Newly Weds Foods due to potential contamination. The alert applies to (view labels): 12-ounce printed plastic tubs of “RESER’S FINE FOODS Ham Salad” with […]

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Former Baltimore County insurance agent, financial advisor charged with obstruction of justice

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BALTIMORE, MD—A former Baltimore County insurance agent and financial advisor has been charged with obstruction of justice and fabricating physical evidence, marking the fourth set of criminal charges filed against him since September 2024, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced. The new charges, filed in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, allege that Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, […]

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