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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the State of Maryland, challenging the state’s policy that allows certain undocumented immigrants to qualify for in-state tuition rates and state-funded financial aid at public colleges and universities. The lawsuit names the State of Maryland, the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents as defendants. The legal challenge centers on Maryland’s DREAM Act, a law approved by voters in 2012 that permits qualifying undocumented students who attended Maryland schools and meet specific residency and tax-related requirements to pay the same tuition rates as…
SHARPTOWN, Maryland — More than 50 animals were rescued from a Wicomico County property this week after authorities discovered what they describe as unsafe and unsanitary living conditions during the execution of a search warrant. According to a joint statement from the Humane Society of Wicomico County, Wicomico County Animal Control, City of Salisbury Animal Control, and the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were serving a search warrant on State Street in Sharptown on July 17 when they requested assistance from animal control officers after encountering numerous animals on the property. Investigators found 43 dogs of various breeds—including Labrador Retrievers, Golden…
There are several locations across Delmarva having awesome fireworks displays and celebrations of America’s 250 year anniversary! StateLocationDateMain EventsFireworksDEDoverJuly 4Events begin 10 a.m.; parade at 6 p.m.9:15 p.m.DESmyrna/ClaytonJuly 4Parade at 9:30 a.m.At duskDEMillsboroJune 27Stars & Stripes CelebrationAt duskDEDewey BeachJuly 4Beach celebrationAt duskDELewesJuly 4Art festival, boat parade, shortened Doo-Dah ParadeAt duskDELaurelJuly 4Community celebrationAt duskDEFenwick IslandJuly 4Independence Day parade at 9 a.m.—DERehoboth BeachJuly 5Bandstand concerts by The Funsters9:30 p.m.MDWillardsJuly 3Community celebration begins 5 p.m.At duskMDSalisburyJuly 4Red, White & Boom at James M. Bennett HS9:15 p.m.MDHebronJuly 4Fireman’s Carnival9:45 p.m.MDBerlinJuly 3Heron Park celebrationAt duskMDSnow HillJuly 3Family activities in downtown9 p.m.MDOcean CityJuly 4Entertainment at two…
Ocean City, Maryland, experienced significant early-season declines in May 2026. Memorial Day weekend bus ridership fell by 31.4%, while bus revenue dropped 35.3%. Parking revenue declined by 57.3%, and hotel Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) decreased by nearly 25% compared with the same period the previous year.
WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland. – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office has received full funding in the county’s budget. The more than $22 million allocation includes funding for salary increases, helping the agency remain competitive with neighboring law enforcement departments in recruiting and retaining personnel. Sheriff Crisafulli added funding to help fully train employees with less law enforcement experience to be more efficient. “Number one is to open the front door, hire qualified men and women from the side, and hire wisely the best people we can.” “The second thing is to close the back door so that men and women with…
“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?” Wicomico County, Maryland – For years, rumors have circulated regarding Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano, including allegations involving a deputy, text messages, photographs, and other claims. Anyone involved in politics eventually becomes the subject of speculation, gossip, and accusations. Some claims may contain elements of truth, while others may be entirely fabricated. Without publicly available evidence, citizens are left to evaluate allegations based largely on competing narratives rather than verifiable facts. Even if such allegations were proven true, an important question remains: Does a person’s private life affect…
Questions Raised Over FOX45 Report on Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano A recent FOX45 Baltimore report concerning Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has generated significant controversy just days before the primary election. The report presented allegations that Giordano sent sexually explicit photographs to sheriff’s deputies and that Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis issued a cease-and-desist letter instructing her to stop. At this time, no publicly available evidence has been produced to substantiate those claims. It is important to note that we are not defending or accusing any party involved. However, the timing of the report and the absence of supporting…
