Lawmakers Announce Federal Funds to Support Port of Baltimore
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joined Maryland lawmakers to announce that $3.5 million in grant funds were awarded to create temporary cleanup and recovery jobs for workers impacted by the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Battle by the Bay Truck & Tractor Pull April 13
The annual Battle by the Bay Truck & Tractor Pull will be held from 3 to 10pm Saturday, April 13, at the St. Mary’s Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, presented by Great Mills Trading Post.
Webster Field Noise Advisory April 10-12
Communities surrounding the Webster Outlying Field are advised that noise-generating night-time testing events are scheduled to take place April 10 through April 12, 2024, from 5 to 9pm.
Poetry from a Captain – Martins Ahead
A few Purple Martin scouts, early visitors to the string of nests strung across the piers at Sea-fruit Oyster House, inspired Cap’n Jack to burst into poetry in anticipation of this year’s arrival.
Hoyer Highlights Mental Health Resources for Veterans
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer visited Alpas Wellness’ behavioral health center in Charles County to see how new technologies and best practices are being implemented to ensure Marylanders, especially veterans, receive the best possible mental health care.
Sky Watchers Await Rare Celestial Event
A total solar eclipse will sweep across North America today, April 8, blocking out the sun momentarily for millions of viewers along a path stretching from northern Mexico to Maine. 2017 was the last time the US experienced a total solar eclipse, and there will not be another until 2044.
Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants Awarded
Maryland Environmental Trust has approved 18 grants totaling $236,276 to be awarded for environmental education, community cleanup, and beautification projects through the Keep Maryland Beautiful program.
Maryland Has Its 7th Master Angler
Zeljko Koretic of Baltimore County has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program.
For Hoyer, Top Vote Rating on Civil Rights Issues
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer received a score of 100% from The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, which recently released its Voting Record for the first session of the 118th Congress.
Win a Spot Aboard USS Constitution
A free lottery has opened to win a spot aboard the USS Constitution’s July 4, 2024, underway demonstration. The lottery will select, at random, 150 people to join the crew as they set sail in Boston Harbor. Each person selected will be allowed to bring one guest. The Constitution remains a ceremonial and training ship of the Navy’s, served by active-duty sailors.
