The University of Maryland Eastern Shore held their 138th annual spring commencement. Graduates from across the country got the opportunity to walk across the stage and go from UMES college student to UMES Alumni.
Maryland has received an AAA rating every year since 1973, according to Moody's. A year ago, the state maintained its top credit rating from Moody's. In 2014, then-Gov. Martin O'Malley boasted how Maryland was among only seven states to maintain the top rating throughout the recession.
Police in Rhode Island have opened an investigation after human remains were found a short distance from a mansion owned by pop music superstar Taylor Swift.
Bay to Breakers, the annual 7½-mile dash from the Embarcadero to Ocean Beach, returns to San Francisco this weekend and so, too, do a number of street closures and transit detours.
Organizers say the block-letter message — which seen from a distance read “UNITED WE ACT FOR DEMOCRACY” — was intended as a protest against the sweeping actions taken by President Donald Trump during his first months back in office that have tested the limits of presidential authority, actions that they describe as “unconstitutional.”
After nearly a year of petitioning officials to retrieve a historic city seal from storage and install it outside City Hall, former Newport Beach Mayor Don Webb finally saw his civic wish granted.
Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet, left, speaks during an introductory news conference with general manager Daniel Briere at the NHL hockey team's arena, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia Flyers introduced Rick Tocchet as the 25th head coach in franchise history on Friday,
Ocean City Leaders celebrate the launch of the Walk Smart, Bike Smart, Drive Smart campaign. OCEAN CITY, Md. – The Summer’s almost here, and that means Ocean City is launching their big safety campaign to keep everyone safe on the Coastal Highway.
Californians have long dreaded the 'Big One'. But growing fears of a deadly earthquake are no longer confined to just the Golden State. Here experts reveal the worst 'time bomb' zones in the US
This study finds that digitalization significantly reduces carbon emissions in Chinese cities, both locally and in neighboring areas, through improved energy structures and green innovation. It highlights the powerful role of digital spillovers and calls for region-specific digital policies to drive low-carbon urban development.
Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Brooks & Dunn are slated to headline the star-studded lineup for Country Calling Festival 2025, headed back to the Ocean City Boardwalk October
Three people, including a juvenile, were arrested last week following a chase in a stolen vehicle. At around 11:15 p.m. Sunday, officers on patrol in the area of Elm Street and Race Street reportedly saw a vehicle that was acting suspicious and conducted a computer check,
Egg hunts are happening at parks, churches and community centers across San Diego County in April. Most are around Easter, which is April 20. Many are free and include eggs filled with candy. Some include festivities such as bounce houses, games, music, entertainment, face painting and crafts. Check venue websites to confirm times.
A case in point: a European Space Agency satellite, known as ERS-2, launched in 1995 and inactive since 2011, tumbled through the Earth's atmosphere, and landing in the Pacific Ocean somewhere between Alaska and Hawaii.
Absegami High School in Galloway Township held its 10th annual International Dinner Night on Friday, a celebration of the various cultures around the world that included food, dancing, music and
Norfolk’s proposed $1.6 billion operating budget includes funding for staff raises, housing redevelopment, free 1-hour downtown parking and more. Tax rates would remain unchanged, but the
Traumatic events can seriously affect victims and those who answer the call for help. That's why, on Monday and Tuesday, hundreds of first responders gathered in
Indie singer-songwriter Vance Joy is kicking off a 2025 North American tour on Tuesday, August 26 at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The “Riptide” star will continue to play Canadian venues until September 3, when the U.S. portion of the tour then begins at Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine.
The 34th annual Springfest returns Ocean City next month. Springfest will take place April 24th through 27th. The event will feature live music, arts, crafts, food and much more. More than 200 vendors will be on hand and the event will feature a special live performance by Hunter Hayes Friday night.
OCEAN CITY, Md. — An annual report put together by the Ocean City Police department shows arrests reaching a five-year low. In 2024 Ocean City officers made 1,690 arrests compared to 1,944 in 2023. A majority of the arrests came during the summer months, when tourism picks up.
