Americans in some parts of the country are getting extra cash to help offset still-blistering inflation, with at least 19 states and one city offering financial relief to residents grappling with higher food, gas and rent.Although consumer prices cooled slightly in July, they still rose 8.5% last month from a year ago — near a four-decade high and more than quadruple the … [Read more...] about Is your state offering stimulus or rebate checks?
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Anne Arundel County teachers call attention to staffing crisis, protest contract employees
Dozens of Anne Arundel County teachers gathered together on Monday and rallied against how the public school district is addressing a staffing crisis. … [Read more...] about Anne Arundel County teachers call attention to staffing crisis, protest contract employees
Maryland State Fair kicks off soon with extended weekends
The 141st annual Maryland State Fair is just days away, bringing with it over a dozen new attractions and more time for classic summer fun. … [Read more...] about Maryland State Fair kicks off soon with extended weekends
Maryland-based Novavax submits application to allow third COVID-19 vaccine dose
The pharmaceutical company is based in Gaithersburg … [Read more...] about Maryland-based Novavax submits application to allow third COVID-19 vaccine dose
Speaker playing gunfire audio causes shooting scare at Bel Air pool
BALTIMORE -- Audio of gunfire played over a speaker caused a brief shooting scare Monday evening at a public pool in Bel Air, authorities said.Deputies were called to the Fountain Green Swim Club shortly after 9 p.m. in response to a report of shots fired at the public pool, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said. But after arriving, investigators found that no gunshots were … [Read more...] about Speaker playing gunfire audio causes shooting scare at Bel Air pool