Maryland
Three motorcyclists die on Maryland roads in 24 hours
Three motorcyclists died in crashes within 24 hours of one another in Maryland over the weekend.
An 18-year-old died in Anne Arundel County on Sunday afternoon, state police said.
Troopers responded around 5:30 p.m. to Interstate 97 near Crownsville, where a motorcycle crashed into a median.
The victim, Joseph Maeda Raiger, of Alexandria, Virginia, was declared dead at the scene, police said.
Early on Sunday in Queen Anne’s County, troopers responded around 12:35 a.m. to Route 50 West in Queenstown, where a three-vehicle crash was triggered by a motorcyclist striking an impact attenuator, police said. The victim, 21-year-old Cody Morris of Grasonville, was declared dead at the scene, police said.
Saturday evening in Charles County, troopers responded around 6:50 p.m. near the intersection of Old Leonardtown Road and Homeland Drive in Hughesville, where a motorcyclist lost control and flipped in a center median, police said. The victim, 44-year-old Markese Al-Kwonand Nelson, 44, of California, Maryland, was declared dead at the scene, police said.
Happy Sunday, Maryland!
Another beautiful day is in store on this Sunday – and it doesn’t end there as we start June on Monday.
Sunshine continues Sunday
High pressure is in control today, keeping our weather pattern quiet for another day. A northerly wind to start the day will keep temperatures just shy of seasonal norms this afternoon. However, after the cooler start to the day, we will end up warmer than Saturday.
High temperatures warm into the mid-70s to low 80s. Today will be less breezy, as well.
Early June outlook
Tonight, a system will start moving through, producing an isolated shower or two overnight as temperatures cool into the 50s.
Another low-end shower chance comes on Monday with a few isolated showers possible however, most spots stay dry to start June.
While Tuesday’s rain chance is slightly higher, it won’t be by much. Spotty showers move through during the afternoon. Rain appears to be light during all three rain chances tonight, Monday and on Tuesday.
Overall, we stay pretty quiet throughout the week with more sunshine than clouds. High temperatures this week range from the mid-70s to low 80s through Thursday.
Low humidity continues into at least the end of the week.
Temperatures and rain potential head up by the weekend. We’re still a few days out so stay with the WJZ First Alert Weather team for the lates updates.
Maryland
Moore announces $3 million in aid to help small- and minority-owned business in Maryland – WTOP News
Gov. Wes Moore announced the $3 million in financial help, which his office said will help small- and minority-owned businesses create 72 new jobs and retain 28 more.
Some small- and minority-owned businesses in Maryland will be able to get some investment help from the state.
That’s because Gov. Wes Moore announced that the $3 million in financial help, which his office said, will help small- and minority-owned businesses create 72 new jobs and retain 28 more.
It’s part of an investment created by the DECADES Act passed by the General Assembly earlier this year.
The money can be used to help those businesses buy new equipment, purchase real estate and fund working capital.
Moore said in a statement that the state “must ensure that every entrepreneur has a fair shot at success.”
“This investment through the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority, bolstered by the DECADE Act of 2026, is a testament to our commitment to creating equitable pathways to work, wages, and wealth for our small and minority-owned businesses,” the governor added.
In the fiscal years between 2021 and 2025, the state’s small business development financing authority helped 2,450 jobs by utilizing $33 million in loans and equity investments, Moore’s office said in a release.
State Commerce Secretary Harry Coker Jr. said “Maryland is focused on creating an equitable, robust, and competitive economy,” which he said starts with supporting small businesses.
“We’re grateful to these small businesses for creating new job opportunities in Maryland and look forward to watching them grow throughout the state,” Coker Jr. said.
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