In the midst of the latest stretch of heart-wrenching losses, Maryland football coach Michael Locksley has the support of a very important figure — his employer. Athletic director Jim Smith on Wednesday entrusted Locksley to continue to lead the Terps. “I have confidence in Locks,” Smith told The Baltimore Sun. “The big difference and advantage I have that others don’t is, I … [Read more...] about Maryland athletic director Jim Smith backs football coach Michael Locksley
FOX45: Maryland’s education overhaul struggles to deliver high-quality teachers
One of the promises made by backers of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future was that it would help provide more high-quality teachers in the classroom. But Project Baltimore has found that an increasing number of the state’s public school teachers lack professional certifications. “I think (taxpayers) should be disappointed,” stated Maryland State Del. Lauren Arikan, a … [Read more...] about FOX45: Maryland’s education overhaul struggles to deliver high-quality teachers
Maryland offers $25 million in energy efficiency grants for low-income households
The state is offering $25 million in energy efficiency grants to benefit low- and moderate-income residents. The Residential Energy Equity Grant program supports energy efficiency and solar energy projects that reduce energy usage and pass on benefits to qualified residents, the Maryland Energy Administration said Tuesday. It is open to nonprofit groups and local government … [Read more...] about Maryland offers $25 million in energy efficiency grants for low-income households
A second meeting between Trump and Putin has reportedly been put on hold
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are not expected to meet anytime soon after their envoys had a “productive phone call.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov talked on Tuesday, a White House official told The Hill newspaper. The White House official said because the phone call went well, an in-person meeting … [Read more...] about A second meeting between Trump and Putin has reportedly been put on hold
Baltimore County bridge passed inspection in 2024. Why did it collapse now?
A 19th-century bridge that collapsed Monday as a septic truck crossed over it passed an inspection last December in “fair” condition, according to the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation. The Carroll Road Bridge, set atop a stream that branches into Big Gunpowder Falls, fell around 5:20 p.m. in a wooded area of Phoenix. While a family-owned business … [Read more...] about Baltimore County bridge passed inspection in 2024. Why did it collapse now?