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FEBRUARY 22, 2024 SALISBURY, Md. — The City of Salisbury, in collaboration with Wicomico County Parks and Recreation and Salisbury University Presidential Citizens Scholars’ Capstone Project, also known as PCS, is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new initiative aimed at bringing affordable and sustainable youth flag football to the Westside community. With a focus on addressing the financial barriers that often prevent children from lower-income households from participating in youth athletic programs, this groundbreaking partnership seeks to provide every child with the opportunity to experience the benefits of team sports. Recognizing the importance of youth sports in fostering…
By Jan Greenhawk February 2, 2024 Ways and Means Committee Dismisses Fairness In Girls’ Sports Bill 47 On January 31, 2024, the State of Maryland proclaimed girls’ sports dead in the state. With the “unfavorable” finding after overwhelming testimony FOR House Bill 47, the committee ruled in favor of unsafe and unfair competition of male athletes against female athletes in high school sports. 2024 Regular Session – House Bill 47 First Reader (maryland.gov) Kathy Szeliga’s Statement on the bill: (8) FOX Baltimore on X: “Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act introduced, a bill relating to women’s sports https://t.co/AqqQYwpxAe” / X (twitter.com) Chairman…
PRESS RELEASE – UMES – PRINCESS ANNE, MD-(January 18, 2024)— A proposed School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore hopes to be the first of its kind in Maryland and among the nation’s public historically Black colleges and universities. The school received approval this week by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. The accreditation process is ongoing. “Our proposed veterinary medicine school would help UMES fill an unmet need on the Eastern Shore and throughout the state,” said UMES President Dr. Heidi M. Anderson. “Deeply rooted in our 1890 land-grant mission, this program will enable us to…
During the 2023 school year, the Somerset County Public School administration spent nearly $286,000 on attending 59 trips across the U.S. to 19 different states. Many of these places were visited multiple times, including CA, TX, KY, PA, GA, and DC. A public information request was filed to obtain the information, which reveals this cost consisting of airfare, classy hotels and resorts, dining, conference tickets, car rentals, Uber, etc. One of the lavish trips cost taxpayers $39,600 for 11 people to go to an all-inclusive resort in San Antonio, TX. The record also includes local hotel stays in Ocean City,…
With two distinct areas, Janes Island State Park has a developed mainland section with cabins and camping areas, and a portion accessible only by boat. The original island inhabitants were Native Americans of the Annemessex Nation. The park’s marked water trails offer canoeing and kayaking in a natural paradise with few signs of civilization. Most of the waterways are protected from wind and current providing ideal conditions for the novice as well as the experienced paddler. This is a Maryland State Park. For full information go to the official webpage. (Link on the right side) HISTORY OF THE AREA Paleo…
