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Gov. Moore: “We want the Commanders in Prince George’s County and we’re gonna move aggressively to make that the case.”

Published August 9, 2023 at 9:40AM | Updated August 9, 2023 at 10:03AM

Governor Wes Moore is in Ashburn, Virginia for Washington Commanders training camp (yesterday he visited Ravens camp) and answered questions from various reporters. Ben Standig of The Athletic asked Moore about the timeline for A new stadium and Moore made it clear that he wants the Washington Commanders to remain in Maryland.

“We see the timeline as we’re moving now.” Moore said. “We’ve already allocated $400 million that’s going toward the blue line corridor, which is the area right around the stadium in Prince George’s County. We are not waiting, we are not delaying, we are not stalling. We are letting people know right now that we want the Commanders in Prince George’s County and we’re gonna move aggressively to make that the case.

Montgomery County Woman Killed in Frederick County Crash

By MCS Staff

Published August 9, 2023 at 7:42AM

A Montgomery County woman was killed in a crash that occurred on Interstate 70 near Braddock Heights Saturday morning, August 5, 2023. According to police, Jeanne Ngassa, 74, of Silver Spring, was driving a Toyota Corolla westbound on I-70 when a Mercedes traveling eastbound crossed the median and collided head-on with Ngassa’s car.

The Mercedes also struck a westbound Dodge Ram pickup truck head-on, causing the truck to catch fire. Ngassa was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Mercedes was airlifted to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, and the Dodge Ram pickup driver was taken to a local hospital. No other injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing, per WFMD.

Beyond MoCo: Governor Wes Moore Visits Carroll County to Survey Storm Damage

By Patrick Herron

Published August 8, 2023 at 5:31PM

Governor Moore Visits Carroll County

After working diligently for hours at the scene and at multiple substations, BGE crews successfully de-energized the power lines. As they worked, Maryland State Police, Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputies and personnel from Maryland State Highway Administration checked trapped vehicles, provided water to trapped motorists, and secured the scene.

“Coordination between the local jurisdiction of Westminster, Carroll County, and the state has been absolutely tremendous,” said Maryland Department of Emergency Management Secretary Russell Strickland. “We constantly plan, train, and exercise so responses like these can come together.”

Beyond MoCo: Police Investigating State Prison Inmate Homicide

By Patrick Herron

Published August 8, 2023 at 9:36AM

Per the Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police investigators are continuing an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate in Allegany County. The inmate is identified as Moise Louis, 34. Louis was declared deceased by emergency medical service personnel. He was a state prison inmate serving time at the Western Correctional Institution in Cumberland. A suspect, also an inmate, has been identified. He is being held in another location within the Division of Correction. He has not been charged at this time and is not being identified until charges are placed.

Shortly after 12:00 noon today, the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was contacted by investigators from the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Internal Investigative Unit (DPSCS IIU) about an inmate death. Investigators told State Police Louis was found in his cell with multiple injuries. State Police Homicide Unit investigators are continuing the investigation. Assistance has been provided by State Police crime scene technicians and investigators with the DPSCS Internal Investigative Unit. Upon completion, the investigation will be presented to the Allegany County State’s Attorney’s Office for review regarding charges. The investigation continues.

Additional Mosquitos Infected With West Nile Virus Found in Maryland

By MCS Staff

Published August 7, 2023 at 8:15PM

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George’s County and Anne Arundel county Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-borne diseases after additional mosquito pools tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

So far, no human cases have been reported. “For most people that get West Nile, they have zero symptoms. No symptoms at all,” said Johns Hopkins University senior scholar and physician Dr. Amesh Adalja (per FOX 5). Per the CDC, about 1 in 5 people who are infected develop a fever with other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. About 1 in 150 people who are infected develop a severe illness affecting the central nervous system such as encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord).

Beyond MoCo: Governor Moore Tours Mountain Maryland with Cabinet Officials to Mark the Moore-Miller Administration’s First Six Months in Office

By Patrick Herron

Published August 7, 2023 at 2:13PM

Gov Moore in Mountain Maryland community

Per the State of Maryland: Governor Wes Moore this weekend embarked upon a two-day tour of Mountain Maryland to mark the Moore-Miller administration’s first six months in office. Governor Moore was joined by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller for a convening of the administration’s cabinet at Rocky Gap Casino Resort and community engagement events in Allegany and Garrett Counties.

“At the halfway point of the first year of this administration, we have achieved a lot to be proud of—but we have much more work to do,” said Gov. Moore. “We must continue to work in partnership from Mountain Maryland to the Eastern Shore to build an economy that leaves no one behind and create new pathways to prosperity to make this Maryland’s decade.”

Governor Wes Moore Announces Second Round of Funding for Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Program

By Patrick Herron

Published August 7, 2023 at 2:12PM

Per the State of Maryland: Governor Wes Moore today announced the fiscal year 2024 funding to support the Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 program, a growing initiative that provides grants to small and mid-sized Maryland manufacturers to invest in Industry 4.0 technologies. The new round of funding, administered by the Maryland Department of Commerce, will provide businesses with a total of $1 million to modernize their operations.

“Opportunities like the Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 grant program help to not only position our small and mid-sized businesses for advancement, but also ensure Maryland remains competitive in leveraging innovative technology,” said Gov. Moore. “Actively investing in our state’s companies will help strengthen Maryland’s manufacturing industry and unleash its potential for growth and success.”

Maryland Ranked 18th “Best State to Have a Baby”, Per Report

By MCS Staff

Published August 7, 2023 at 12:05PM

With the average conventional birth costing over $2,600 for mothers with insurance and nearly $15,000 for mothers without insurance, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States to Have a Baby, with Maryland coming in 18th and a #4 ranking in the “Cost” category.

To determine the most ideal places in the U.S. for parents and their newborns, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 key measures of cost, health care accessibility and baby-friendliness. The data set ranges from hospital conventional-delivery charges to annual average infant-care costs to pediatricians per capita.

WSSC Water Files Suit Against Companies Polluting Environment with Forever Chemicals

By MCS Staff

Published August 6, 2023 at 11:48PM

WSSC Water has filed a lawsuit against nearly 20 companies that knowingly polluted the environment with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland (Southern Division), was brought against 3M, Dupont, Chemours and others for manufacturing fire-suppression foams, which contain PFAS, and concealing the toxic nature of the materials from the public.

Per WSSC: PFAS are compounds that do not easily break down and end up in drinking water supplies and wastewater. The lawsuit seeks to hold these companies financially responsible for any past, present and future water and wastewater treatment changes as they profited from selling products they knew contained these dangerous substances.

Flood Watch in Effect; Severe Thunderstorms and Damaging Winds Possible Monday

By MCS Staff

Published August 6, 2023 at 5:48PM

A Flood Watch is in effect from 8PM this evening to 2AM Monday for half of MoCo and many parts of the DC region. Per the National Weather Service, “showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through the watch area with the potential to produce 1-2 inches of rainfall in a short time frame. Locally higher precipitation totals are possible.”

We are not in the clear after the flood warning expires at 2am Monday, as severe thunderstorms are likely Monday afternoon/evening with the threat of damaging winds, large hail, and a couple tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier today, FOX 5’s Mike Thomas tweeted, “Monday’s bullseye is shifting and that’s not good. Remember that an outlook is simply looking at the atmosphere and saying “this is where something is *most likely* to happen”. It’s not a promise, but if realized, Monday does have dangerous potential.” We’ll keep an eye on how things progress for Monday. Featured photo courtesy of NOAA, photo below courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Woman Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for the Voluntary Manslaughter of Her Girlfriend

By MCS Staff

Published August 5, 2023 at 3:20PM

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland: Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Janice Martina Mason, age 30, of Melbourne Florida, today to nine years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release for voluntary manslaughter. On May 18, 2023, Mason was convicted after trial for running over her girlfriend on the Baltimore-Washington (“BW”) Parkway and leaving her to die.

According to the evidence presented at her eight-day trial, in the early morning hours of November 24, 2021, USPP officers responded to a citizen report for a body on the side of the BW Parkway northbound, north of Route 197, an area within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States. Officers found the victim lying face down on the shoulder of the road. Medics arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim dead. The evidence showed that that there were no skid marks or vehicle parts located at the scene. A cellphone belonging to the victim was found on the grass and another cellphone with a broken screen was found in the roadway and was later determined to belong to Mason.