Delmarva Power, which offers power services in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, asked their Maryland customers to conserve energy on Thursday, July 30th. This request was in preparation for an excessive heat wave heading for the mid-Atlantic region, in which some areas were expected to approach 100 degrees. The company declared the day to be Peak […]
It would help if you took care of your teeth as they are essential tools for your daily life. If you have any cavities, your dentist should replace them. Contrary to this, you can end up with a mouth full of rotten teeth and a nasty attitude. If you require any dental work, your dentist […]
Water tests in Harford, Frederick and Howard counties have revealed that some lakes and streams contain high levels of harmful bacteria that may indicate the presence of fecal matter. According to a July 16 Baltimore Sun article, researchers from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Harford Community College, Hood College and Howard Community College discovered the water […]
In response to extreme high temperatures and high humidity levels, communities throughout southern Maryland opened up cooling centers on Monday, July 20. According to SoMDNews.com, the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory calling for temperatures reaching into the upper 90s — with a heat index of around 109 degrees — on Monday and Tuesday. […]
To help educate the public about the Americans with Disabilities Act and the many services it provides, the Charles County Commission on Individuals with Disabilities is hosting an event on July 20. From 2 to 4 p.m. at the Charles County government building, county officials and representatives from the College of Southern Maryland will attempt […]
Teachers and parents in Maryland schools are calling for changes to be made. With 30% of schools lacking air conditioning, students say that they are unable to focus on even simple tasks due to the suffocating heat. Luckily, four Baltimore area schools — Dulaney, Lansdowne, Patapsco and Woodlawn high schools — are slated for AC […]
The Community Foundation of Southern Maryland’s Chaney Beautification Fund has given out 20 beautification grants to various nonprofits and schools in six different counties. The grants aim to encourage beautiful and sustainable landscapes in both Maryland and Virginia. The grants, which range to about $1,000, are given each year to 501(c)(3) organizations, government agencies, and […]
DuClaw Brewing Co. has become one of Baltimore’s most popular craft breweries in just a few short years, but over in Ohio, shoppers haven’t been so impressed. In fact, one grocery store chain in Cleveland decided to pull six-packs of DuClaw’s “Sweet Baby Jesus!” beer after receiving multiple customer complaints about the name. The peanut […]
Gov. Larry Hogan has a big decision to make for the Baltimore community, and he’s promised to make it by the end of the month — which is creeping closer by the minute. Understandably, many residents in and around the metro area are growing a bit impatient to hear his decision: will Maryland end up […]
Kelly Mayhew, a Suitland, Maryland, woman who worked at BET, wanted cosmetic surgery to enhance her posterior. But the procedure, which included a silicone “butt injection,” wound up leaving her dead in a house in Queens, New York. Mayhew, 34, had been placed in contact with a plastic surgeon through a friend, so she and […]
