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The Paul S. Sarbanes Branch could move to the former home of the Ward Museum if a lease between Wicomico County and Salisbury University gets approved.
Wicomico Public Library main branch could move if lease approved by County Council
SALISBURY — The downtown branch of the Wicomico Public Library could be moving to the former home of the Ward Museum if approved by County Council this month. During the regular council session … more
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Rep. David Trone speaks at an April 19 press conference in the United States Capitol. He hopes to replace Sen. Ben Cardin (left), D-Maryland, who is retiring. Reps. John Sarbanes, D-Maryland, and Andy Harris, R-Maryland, look on. (Katharine Wilson/Capital News Service)
Democratic Senate hopeful Trone sees himself as progressive conciliator
WASHINGTON – Rep. David Trone views himself as an outsider in Congress. On May 14, Maryland voters will decide if the three-term lawmaker, self-described progressive and wealthy businessman is … more
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Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks during a March 2 Senate candidates forum hosted by the Montgomery County Women’s Democratic Club. (Katharine Wilson/Capital News Service)
Democratic Senate candidate Alsobrooks aims to bring new perspective to the Capitol
WASHINGTON – Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks hopes to bring a new perspective to the U.S. Senate. Maryland voters will decide on May 14 if she’s prepared to make … more
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State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza addresses business owners, elected officials and members of the public during an April 24 forum in Salisbury.
Eastern Shore delegation members touch on education, housing and other topics during legislative forum
SALISBURY — A myriad of topics were discussed among Maryland’s Eastern Shore delegation members during the annual legislative wrap-forum hosted by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce … more
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Fruitland Primary School was originally built in 1955. Wicomico County Council wants to replace the aging facility with surplus reserves.
Wicomico County Council receives preliminary budget but wants to fund new school with surplus money
SALISBURY — A preliminary $198 million budget for Wicomico County includes $20.5 million for a new Fruitland Primary School but officials are divided on how it ultimately will be funded. … more
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For months, residents of the Shadow Hills subdivision have spoken out against a Jeep-specific event slated for May. They want Wicomico County to preserve the 234-acre site for public use in the form of a park as they say it was originally intended..
Residents of northern Wicomico County community ask city council to ban Jeep event
SALISBURY — Residents of a northern Wicomico County community continue to protest an upcoming Jeep-specific event planned for a nearby county-owned site off Connelly Mill Road in Delmar. … more
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Main Street Drawbridge repairs planned
The Maryland State Highway Administration will conduct routine maintenance repairs on the Main Street (MD 991) Drawbridge over the Wicomico River in downtown Salisbury beginning Sunday, April 14, … more
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City of Salisbury announces new event called Meet the Mayor
The City of Salisbury announces an interactive event called, Meet the Mayor, which invite... more
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Georgetown's appointed dog park committee has identified Sandhill Fields as the potential site for a dog park.
County seeks public input about dog park
Wicomico County officials will hold a public meeting regarding development of a dog park located at the Wicomico County Welcome Center ... more
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Lawmakers work toward solution on juvenile justice
ANNAPOLIS — Lawmakers are moving toward consensus on changes to Maryland’s juvenile justice system, discussing how to address crime by children ages 10 to 12 and get them into … more
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Blueprint for future or budget-breaker?
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s Democratic-led legislature passed the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future in 2021, vowing to pour billions of dollars into the state’s public schools to … more
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Portion of College Avenue between Smith St. and Camden Ave. closed, on March 8
As part of the Department of Field Operations ongoing effort to keep the public informed of improvements .... more
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Experts: US components still found in Russian weapons
American-made semiconductors and other parts have been found in Russian weapons used against Ukraine, even with strict Biden administration sanctions, experts told a Senate panel Tuesday. more
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As ticket prices climb, music industry seeks solutions in Maryland
Nearly $25,000. That’s how much one ticket cost on Vivid Seats for Hozier’s upcoming Merriweather Post Pavilion show in May. The original price for a seat at the sold-out show was $99, according to I.M.P., the production company that owns Merriweather. more
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A statue of Confederate sympathizer Uriah M. Rose of Arkansas, left, stands next to former Confederate President Jefferson Davis of Mississippi in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall.
Confederates and segregationists live on in Capitol statues
February is Black History Month, an observance meant to honor and celebrate the achievements made by African Americans throughout the history of the United States. more
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Fire claims life of Wicomico County woman
WICOMICO -  Acting State Fire Marshal Jason M. Mowbray is issuing a call for Marylanders to check their smoke alarms and have an escape plan … more
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Then-Gov. Larry Hogan addresses Maryland in the Governor’s Reception Room on Sept. 8, 2021. He recently announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Hogan’s Senate run is all the buzz among former colleagues
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Larry Hogan’s recent decision to run for U.S. Senate comes as a shock to many of the state’s lawmakers — especially Democrats who worked with the former Republican governor and think he wasn’t all that cooperative with the legislature. more
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State lawmakers in Maryland are debating legislation that would regulate ticket scalping and stop unfair prices in the resale market.
Sparks fly as Md. Democrats try to cap live-event ticket prices
State lawmakers are proposing legislation that cracks down on ticket scalping in Maryland, hoping to stop unfair ticket prices and bad actors in the resale market. more
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Code Pink protesters raise their paint-covered hands in a demonstration during a hearing of a subcommittee of the House of Representatives' Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday. The group is sitting behind Simone Ledeen, former deputy assistant defense secretary for the Middle East under President Donald Trump and now a senior fellow at the Strauss Center for International Security and Law.
Anti-war protesters confront House hearing on Houthi threat
As lawmakers reviewed increasing Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, anti-war protesters confronted a House of Representatives hearing Wednesday over U.S. military involvement in the Middle East. more
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Consulting executives testified in Congress on Tuesday regarding their firms’ relationships with Saudi Arabia. From left are Rich Lesser of Boston Consulting Group; Bob Sternfels of McKinsey & Co.; Michael Klein of M. Klein & Co.; and Paul Keary of Teneo.
Senators question US consultants withholding information on Saudi work
Two Democratic senators on an investigations panel have questioned the loyalty of four major American consulting firms, accusing them of withholding information subpoenaed by Congress regarding their work for Saudi Arabia. more
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