Politicians and government juggernauts from across the state will flock to Ocean City this week to discuss politics and policy at the annual Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) conference. The theme of this year’s four-day conference is “turning the tide,” featuring discussions regarding how county and municipal governments can continue working with essential services and … [Read more...] about Maryland Association of Counties’ annual conference begins Wednesday in Ocean City
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Flood walls planned for Baltimore tunnel entrances amid climate change threat
The Army Corps of Engineers is proposing flood walls be constructed to protect Baltimore’s Fort McHenry and Harbor Tunnel entrances amid a growing flood risk due to climate change. The project, which has an estimated price tag of $77 million, was proposed following a three-year study of storm risk in Baltimore, particularly to key infrastructure along the Patapsco River. If … [Read more...] about Flood walls planned for Baltimore tunnel entrances amid climate change threat
Navy football position report: End Justin Reed leads a rebuilt, but experienced, defensive line
On paper, Navy must completely rebuild its defensive line. The Midshipmen lost all three starters with tackle Clay Cromwell and nose guard Donald “Biscuit” Berniard graduating and end Jacob Busic transferring to UCLA. In reality, it is not a total rebuild as Justin Reed replaced the injured Busic as the starting end four games into the 2023 season, while Kendall Whiteside and … [Read more...] about Navy football position report: End Justin Reed leads a rebuilt, but experienced, defensive line
MM 8.13: Maryland extends athletic director Damon Evans through June 2029
Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Maryland extended the contract of athletics director Damon Evans through June 2029, the university announced Monday. Evans took over as athletic director in June 2018 after initially joining the athletics department in December 2014, when he … [Read more...] about MM 8.13: Maryland extends athletic director Damon Evans through June 2029
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