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Governor Moore announces expanded academic exchange program through new partnership between Salisbury University, Japan

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TOKYO, JAPAN—Governor Wes Moore has announced an expansion of the academic and cultural exchange program between Salisbury University and the Japan Study Abroad Foundation during his visit to Japan. The expansion aims to bolster existing study abroad programs at Salisbury University, enhancing ties with Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo and Aomori University in northern Japan. The partnership will enable students […]

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Maryland Department of the Environment announces $1.7 million in community projects, progress on pollution reduction at Back River and Patapsco River Wastewater Treatment Plants

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ESSEX, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment, Chesapeake Bay Trust, and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced grants for 21 community-driven environmental projects at two major wastewater treatment plants. The $1.7 million in funding aims to improve water quality, reduce pollution, and enhance green spaces. The announcement was made at Cox’s Point Park in Essex on Back River, where significant progress […]

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FTC’s new click-to-cancel rule simplifies online subscription cancellations

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BALTIMORE, MD—Consumers will now have an easier time canceling recurring subscriptions and memberships online thanks to a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule. The “Click-to-Cancel” rule, which went into effect on Sunday, April 13, 2025, aims to make it simpler for consumers to navigate online cancellation processes, which can often be confusing and difficult. The rule, supported by Attorney General […]

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RACHEL MORIN TRIAL VERDICT: Illegal immigrant found guilty of brutal murder in Harford County

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BEL AIR, MD—Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was found guilty of first-degree murder, rape, and other charges on Monday for the brutal slaying of 37-year-old Rachel Morin in Bel Air, Maryland, in August 2023. A jury reached the verdict in less than an hour after a nine-day trial. The Baltimore Sun reports that Martinez-Hernandez showed no […]

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Attorney General Brown joins multistate effort to protect Affordable Care Act

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a multistate effort to oppose proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that would make it more difficult and expensive for individuals to obtain health insurance. The proposed changes, put forth by the Trump administration, could lead to millions of Americans losing their health coverage and threaten access to essential health […]

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33-year-old killed in fatal Harford County crash

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CHURCHVILLE, MD—A 33-year-old Havre de Grace man was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Churchville Road in Harford County on Monday morning, according to Maryland State Police. The Maryland State Police responded to eastbound Churchville Road (MD-22) west of N. Stepney Road shortly after 10 a.m. for a report of a crash. Police said a Chevrolet Traverse, driven by Tyler […]

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No More Power Lines group says Brandon Shores project violates aviation safety standards

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KINGSVILLE, MD—Residents and historical communities in Kingsville are rallying against BGE’s proposed Brandon Shores Mitigation Project, a plan to install a second set of high-voltage power lines through historically significant and environmentally sensitive areas in Harford County and Baltimore County. The project has drawn sharp criticism from local officials, who argue it poses a threat to the region’s character and […]

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