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Andrew C. Ciofaro, a veteran newspaper reporter who founded the journalism program at Loyola University in Maryland and ran a study abroad education company in the United States, died of unknown causes at Moscow City Hospital No. 67 on March 7. He passed away at the age of 89. The former Towson resident had lived in Russia for the past five years with his wife of many years, neuroscientist Dr. Olga Timofeeva. “Professor Cioffalo inspired my passion for journalism. He encouraged me to take a leadership role in my university newspaper, and he encouraged me to become an independent writer…

Historic New Castle Belgian Beer Festival has been named one of the best beer festivals in the country by the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.Beer award nominees, which include other categories such as Best Beer Bar, Best Beer City and Best Small Town Beer Scene, are nominated by industry experts and vetted by 10Best editors before being finalized. A set of nominations will be determined by public vote. . From this process, Delaware’s historic New Castle Belgian Beer Festival earned top honors along with other festivals such as Talespin Ale Fest in Louisville, Kentucky and Kill the Lights in…

Is it better for politicians to be popular or principled? This is an age-old dilemma, tested, for example, in England in 1774. That year, Edmund Burke declared to the electors of Bristol that “Parliament is not a parliament of ambassadors representing different and hostile interests.” Instead, legislators must meet, deliberate, and confirm matters of the “general interest.” In that spirit, Burke vowed to be a “loyal friend” but not a “flatter.” After being elected president, Burke found himself caught between high loyalty and low flattery. A key issue for his voters was restricting the trading rights of rival ports in…

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ESG Investing Faces Growing Criticism Amid Anti-Israel Proposals Despite being on shaky ground, ESG investing is attempting to win favor among American corporate progressives by advocating for divestment from Israel during its ongoing conflict, as reported by the Post. This trend is sadly not surprising. The extreme left has a longstanding animosity toward Israel, as evidenced by the disturbing pro-Hamas rallies held on university campuses following the tragic events of October 7. President Joe Biden has aligned himself with the more progressive faction of his party to criticize Israel and pause necessary actions against terrorists in the Gaza Strip. Veteran…

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A dog walk honoring military working dogs and those who have dedicated their lives to service was held Saturday at the Virginia War Memorial. On Saturday, March 16, friends, family, and furry companions gathered at the Virginia War Memorial for the K-9 Veterans Day Memorial Dog Walk to honor all K-9 military and service dogs. . The event began at 10 a.m. at the Virginia War Memorial’s Heilman Amphitheater and was a 0.9K dog walk with stops to remember military and service dogs from history. Caricatures of dogs were also displayed at the event. The mission…

In his first speech on the U.S. Senate campaign, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan vows to be the state’s “pro-Israel champion” in Washington and immediately releases hostages still being held in Gaza. asked Hamas to do so.In a speech to the influential Capital Area Jewish Community Relations Council on Friday, Hogan (R) stressed that Hamas was responsible for the Oct. 7 attack that killed about 1,200 people in Israel. A ceasefire depends on the return of those captured during the attack, he said.”Of course none of us want to see death or suffering,” he said. “We want to see the…

WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND – March 16, 2024 After the State’s Attorney and Sheriff presented a video on February 15, 2024 to address their continued concerns regarding the lack of cooperation on school safety, the Worcester County Board of Education issued a statement: As stewards of the safety, well-being, and education of the thousands of students in Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS), the Board of Education and school system staff will no longer be engaging in public statement trading with law enforcement officials. We believe it is counterproductive, and our focus must remain on keeping our schools the safe and welcoming learning environments that our students and…

A Virginia woman who says she cut down a tree in her yard after a tree fell on their home and killed her husband last year is embroiled in a dispute with her homeowners association. Last July, Alan Lee was killed when a tree crashed through his house while he was taking a shower. “He was a part of our daily life,” said his wife, Rachel Lee. “He was very devoted to the kids and me. He just wanted to make sure everyone was happy all the time.” She recently hired a contractor to remove the remaining trees in her…

WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND – February 5, 2024 Back in 2021, the Worcester County Board of Education was addressed on numerous occasions, including multiple public comments regarding the Marxist fists found on wall of Pocomoke High School. The mural displays racial hierarchy ordered by shade of skin color from dark to light, first symbolizing the establishment of black supremacy. This report was put out by an organization back in 2021 that explains the background behind the clenched fist, and how it has evolved under militant groups such as the new Black Panther Party and BLM. If you have not read the report,…