By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon confirmed Friday that it has accepted an anonymous $130 million gift to help pay members of the military during the government shutdown, raising ethical questions after President Donald Trump had announced that a friend had offered the gift to defray any shortfalls. Related … [Read more...] about Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to help pay the military during the government shutdown
$18.2M approved for Ellicott City tunnel, Howard’s largest public works project
Gov. Wes Moore and the Board of Public Works approved $18.2 million in funding for the Extended North Tunnel in Ellicott City, Howard County’s largest public works project. The funding consists of a $17.2 million loan and $1 million grant. It comes in addition to about $5 million approved for water infrastructure projects in Calvert, Cecil, Talbot and Kent counties. The … [Read more...] about $18.2M approved for Ellicott City tunnel, Howard’s largest public works project
Survey: DEI matters to students but doesn’t play key role in college choice
A new survey of college-bound students found diversity, equity and inclusion programs and policies are not driving school choices, but the “conceptual benefits” of DEI-related efforts are strongly supported among the new crop of freshmen. “We really wanted to dive in and see where students really stood on what is a very public and vigorous debate (over DEI),” said Craig Goebel, … [Read more...] about Survey: DEI matters to students but doesn’t play key role in college choice
Abandoned alligator found in Forest Hill parking lot
An alligator whose mouth was taped shut was found in the parking lot of a Forest Hill-area business Thursday night, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. The alligator was left outside a local reptile shop in the late evening, and probably would have died in the near-freezing temperatures if it hadn’t been rescued by deputies and the shop owner, police said. The … [Read more...] about Abandoned alligator found in Forest Hill parking lot
Chris Roemer: Don’t let politicians convince you to give up on Constitution | COMMENTARY
President Donald Trump is testing the limits of presidential authority. From his use of the National Guard to quell crime, to the imposition of tariffs without congressional approval, to the bombing of Venezuelan boats trafficking illicit drugs into the United States, Trump’s actions raise legitimate constitutional questions. The left believes this makes Trump a “fascist” and … [Read more...] about Chris Roemer: Don’t let politicians convince you to give up on Constitution | COMMENTARY