Maryland
Governor Moore Highlights Military Infrastructure and Small Business Investment during “Delivering for Maryland” Tour in Harford County
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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today made the latest stop on his statewide “Delivering for Maryland” tour in Harford County, highlighting investments to support military infrastructure and small business revitalization. During his tour, the governor participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Maryland Army National Guard’s new Combined Support Maintenance Shop and toured downtown Havre de Grace to underscore the administration’s commitment to investing in Maryland’s local economies.
“We cannot build a thriving state without investing directly in our communities and the men and women who protect them,” said Gov. Moore. “From upgrading century-old facilities for our citizen-soldiers to breathing new life into our Main Streets, our administration is committed to delivering real results for Harford County.”
The governor began the day at the Havre de Grace Military Reservation, joining state and local leaders to cut the ribbon on the Maryland Army National Guard’s new $45 million Combined Support Maintenance Shop. Built on an 11-acre parcel, the new 68,000-square-foot complex replaces century-old structures to provide advanced maintenance capabilities for Maryland’s inventory of military vehicles and equipment. The State of Maryland contributed nearly $20 million toward the $45 million construction project, which greatly expands maintenance capacity, increases efficiency, strengthens readiness for the more than 80 Army National Guard units dispersed throughout Maryland, and improves safety for the 63 full-time personnel stationed at the facility.
“We live in a world of advanced technology and electrical systems, so we are grateful to the state and federal partners who ensured our soldiers have a modern facility that will keep our force always ready to respond to any mission that will arise,” said Maj. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead, Adjutant General of Maryland. “The phenomenal team who works in this new maintenance facility will be the architects of victory.”
Following the ribbon-cutting, Governor Moore joined Havre de Grace Mayor Bill Martin for a tour of the city aboard the Tide, Maryland’s first-of-its-kind low-speed electric vehicle transit service. The tour launched from the STAR (Sports, Theater, Arts, Recreation) Centre, which received more than $930,000 in grant funding awarded to the city through the Maryland Energy Administration’s Fiscal Year 2026 Local Government Energy Modernization Program. The funding will support a new rooftop solar array and vital energy efficiency measures, allowing the facility—and the city’s all-electric transit trolleys charged there—to rely fully on solar power.
The trolley tour concluded at the Vineyard Wine Bar, kicking off a walking tour of Havre de Grace, a Designated Main Street community through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Main Street Maryland program. Governor Moore, alongside Mayor Martin and members of the Havre de Grace city council, visited a number of local businesses that have benefited from funds provided to the City of Havre de Grace Department of Economic Development & Tourism through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s State Revitalization Programs.
The City of Havre de Grace’s Façade and Interior Program, provides matching funds to local businesses to encourage building renovation, business attraction, historic preservation and to improve the economic vitality of the downtown business district. During the walk, the governor met with owners of several grant recipient businesses, including JoRetro, the Havre de Grace Visitor’s Center, and the Vineyard Wine Bar.
“Hosting Governor Moore today was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the full scope of our state-local partnership,” said Havre de Grace Mayor Bill Martin. “From the more than $930,000 state grant to bring solar power and energy efficiency to the STAR Centre, to the State Revitalization Programs helping our Main Street businesses renovate and thrive, we deeply appreciate the Moore-Miller Administration’s investment in Havre de Grace’s future.”
The governor’s visit to Harford County follows his “Delivering for Maryland” tour in Talbot County yesterday. In Talbot County, Governor Moore celebrated expanded broadband access at the 19th Annual Talbot County Business Appreciation Summit, honored local public safety personnel at the Easton First Responders Celebration, toured the construction progress for the new University of Maryland Shore Regional Medical Center, and highlighted state investments in community facilities following a tour of the St. Michaels Community Center.
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Maryland’s 2026 primary election is almost in the books, so it’s time to recognize the –ests among the results — best, worst and weirdest.
Hear me roar
Tie: Vanessa Atterbeary, Aisha Braveboy, Allison Pickard
If these Democrats win in November — almost a sure thing given the weakness of their opponents — women will be the executives of Howard, Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties. That’s a first.
If incumbents Julie Giordano in Wicomico and Jessica Fitzwater in Frederick also win in November, at least five of the nine county executives will be women. That’s another first.
The results also put Black women and men — Braveboy, Atterbeary, Will Jawando in Montgomery County and Julian Jones in Baltimore County — in four of the executive offices, one more first.
The results set up an interesting tier of possible candidates for governor in 2030, the highest office in the state that’s still male-only territory.
Runner-up: Pam Beidle. The retiring state senator funded a slate of candidates that almost swept the Anne Arundel primary.
Small fortune
David Trone
Ever hear the one about the best way to make a small fortune? Start with a big one and then run for office.
Trone, the liquor store magnate, loaned himself $25 million for his Democratic campaign to win back the 6th Congressional District seat. He lost to his successor, Rep. April McClain-Delaney.
That’s on top of $57 million he loaned to his campaign for the U.S Senate seat in 2024. He lost that one to U.S. Sen Angela Alsobrooks.
It’s proof of many things. Most notably, the liquor business is very profitable.
Runner-up: Quincy Bareebe. The business owner loaned her 5th Congressional District campaign $8 million.
Clout and about
Wes Moore
The governor’s campaign says 93% of the candidates he endorsed won, and this election solidifies his leadership of the Maryland Democratic Party.
In an email titled “Wes Moore is Maryland’s Kingmaker,” spokesman Carter Elliott said the governor pushed candidates over the top across the state. In some cases, he wrote, the winners were lagging in polls until Moore’s boost.
Among the 200 endorsements, the campaign highlighted Del. Adrian Boafo in the 5th Congressional District primary, McClain-Delaney in the 6th, and Atterbeary, Jawando and Jones in county executive races.
Others he mentioned include Sarah David’s win for the Baltimore County prosecutor’s office, Malcolm Ruff in a Baltimore state Senate race and Tara Jackson in the Democratic primary for Prince George’s state’s attorney
Runners up: Cryptocurrency and pro-Israel super PACS. They spent $8.8 million to elect Boafo.
Nonliving candidate
Nancy Jane Taylor
The Republican candidate for governor was one of nine in the primary that 2022 candidate Dan Cox won.
Taylor passed away May 23, but her family used her obituary for one final pitch, asking friends and loved ones to remember her by voting for her.
The Hagerstown woman and her running mate, daughter Rachel Hannah “Mohawk” Swift, earned 2,618 votes. That was good enough to beat one other candidate.
Runner-up: Ralph Jaffe. The Baltimore County perennial candidate died in February.
Best for everyone
Dalya Attar
Whatever the outcome of salacious charges involving alleged sex tapes and blackmail facing the state senator from Baltimore, voters shouldn’t be dragged into it.
Ruff defeated Attar in a contentious Democratic primary that included accusations of antisemitism.
Now she can focus on her defense.
Runner-up: Marc Knapp. Removed from the Anne Arundel Orphans Court for misconduct, voters rejected his bid to regain his seat.
Public financing
Will Jawando
Jawando won the Montgomery County executive Democratic primary, tantamount to taking the office, on a publicly financed campaign. It’s the biggest victory this year for a candidate using the system.
The state and five counties now offer this option.
Runner-up: Gavin Buckley. The former Annapolis mayor was one of two candidates in Anne Arundel’s new system, and the only one to win.
Stuntastic
Bobby LaPin
The social media phenom’s campaign was in some ways a stunt, although one good enough to make Senate President Bill Ferguson change his approach to the election and, maybe, his job.
Runner-up: Mark Conway. The Baltimore councilman used guerrilla tactics in his unsuccessful challenge to Rep. Kweisi Mfume, notably an April debate challenge at the congressman’s office.
See you in court
Gabriel Acevero
The Montgomery County delegate won likely reelection to the General Assembly, but he’s got to go to court first.
The delegate exchanged punches with local union leader Gino Renne at an early voting site in Gaithersburg. Both men say the other started it, and both said they would file assault charges.
Runner-up: Jared DeMarinis. The state elections director blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to seize Maryland voter rolls, but now faces a Republican lawsuit to block certification of primary results.
Political toast
Ed Hale
Party switching, delusions of grandeur and ethically gray AI ads do not a statesman make. The former banker should take his Republican primary loss to Cox in the governor’s race as an invitation to exit stage right.
Runner-up: Nancy King. The 76-year-old Senate majority leader from Montgomery County lost a surprise squeaker to Amar Mukunda, 33.
Runner-runner-up: Harry Dunn. A hero of Jan. 6 to be sure, but twice defeated in runs for Congress is a sign that maybe it’s time to move on.
Biggest loser
Independent voters
Many winners in the Democratic primaries now go on to almost certain election in November.
Maryland has closed primaries, so all taxpayers fund elections that only party members decide. In races where one party has an unbreakable majority, primaries serve as the general election.
So when turnout sinks to an anemic 20% as it did in this primary, a teensy portion of the electorate is calling the shots. If you’re an unaffiliated voter, you’re silenced.
If it sounds like taxation without representation, it’s not. It just sounds like it.
Runner-up: Republicans. Maryland’s perennial runner-up is on a path to finish second, again.
Did I miss something? Absolutely.
Now it’s your turn. Look forward to your comments below.
A Maryland man was sentenced to 15 months in prison for making online threats toward Black and Muslim communities and politicians.
Raymond Pumphrey, 47, from Brooklyn, Maryland, pleaded guilty to making threats transmitted by interstate communication with the cybercrime, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland announced.
Social media sites used for hateful comments
Pumphrey made threatening posts on the social media platform YouTube and other social media sites, according to the guilty plea. He commented primarily on news stories.
According to court records, he used the social media platforms for hateful rhetoric, particularly attacking Black and Muslim communities. He threatened to participate in the killing of Black multiple large cities across the country.
Pumphrey also threatened to kill multiple politicians and members of their families.
CAIR Maryland responds to sentencing
The Maryland Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR Maryland) applauded the court’s sentencing. The organization condemned the threats, saying that “threats of violence targeting minority communities would not be tolerated.”
“We welcome today’s sentence as another important step toward accountability for those who use online platforms to target Black, Muslim, and other vulnerable communities,” CAIR Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry stated. “Hate-filled threats are not protected expressions of opinion. They are criminal acts that inflict real fear, undermine public safety, and can inspire acts of violence.
Chaudry continued, “We thank federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies for pursuing this case and demonstrating that those who target minority communities with threats of violence will face serious consequences. At a time when hate incidents continue to impact communities across our nation, it is essential that authorities respond swiftly and decisively.”
Maryland
Southern Maryland Cooling Centers Open As Dangerous Heat Builds Ahead Of July 4 Weekend – The BayNet
SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Cooling centers are available across Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties as Southern Maryland prepares for several days of dangerous heat and humidity heading into the July 4 weekend.
Forecasters are calling for temperatures to climb sharply by midweek, with the hottest stretch expected Wednesday through Saturday. Highs are forecast to reach the mid-90s to near 100 degrees in Calvert County, upper 90s to 105 degrees in Charles County and upper 90s to near 102 degrees in St. Mary’s County. Thunderstorms are possible over the holiday weekend, but dangerous heat remains the primary concern.
Residents are urged to drink water frequently, spend time in air-conditioned spaces, limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the afternoon, check on seniors and neighbors and never leave children or pets in vehicles.
Anyone experiencing signs of heat illness, including confusion, fainting, chest pain, difficulty breathing or loss of consciousness, should call 911.
Calvert County Cooling Centers
Calvert Library locations listed as cooling centers include:
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick
Fairview Branch, 8120 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Owings
Twin Beaches Branch, 4100 5th Street, North Beach
Southern Branch, 13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons
Community centers listed include:
Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach
Mt. Hope Community Center, 104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland
Harriet E. Brown Community Center, 901 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick
Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby
Water is available at all listed Calvert locations.
Charles County Cooling Centers
Charles County cooling locations include:
Department of Community Services, 8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco
Nanjemoy Community Center, 4375 Port Tobacco Road, Nanjemoy
Richard R. Clark Senior Center, 1210 Charles Street, La Plata
Lifestyles Center, 10453 Theodore Green Boulevard, White Plains
Charles County library locations listed as cooling centers include La Plata, P.D. Brown, Potomac and Waldorf West branches.
The Lifestyles Center is listed as open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Mary’s County Cooling Centers
St. Mary’s County library locations listed as cooling centers include Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown and Lexington Park branches.
Senior centers listed include:
Garvey Senior Activity Center
Loffler Senior Activity Center
Northern Senior Activity Center
Additional St. Mary’s County cooling locations include:
St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen, 20331 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills
Three Oaks Center, 46905 Lei Drive, Lexington Park
Robert Myers Center, Sheriff Miedzinski Way, Lexington Park
St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen and Three Oaks Center are listed as open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Robert Myers Center is listed as open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Residents should check local government websites and social media pages for updated cooling center hours and availability before traveling. The Local Homelessness Coalition also advises residents seeking shelter assistance to contact their local coordinated entry access point.
Residents can also check the latest local forecast anytime at TheBayNet.com/weather before heading out, especially as heat, humidity and storm chances change throughout the week.
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