12 updates in the last 24 hours.
*U.S. Department of Energy Declares a Power Grid Emergency in Maryland* The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order in Maryland and the MId-Atlantic, attempting to prevent blackouts, as demand skyrockets due to unusually hot weather. The order temporarily lifts environmental permit restrictions for generating units, and gives more flexibility to grid operators.
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*A NEW SPIN ON CHANUKAH FUNDRAISING!* *Exclusive Webinar for Professional Fundraisers* NEW Chanukah Raffle Option. AI Innovations. Live Q&A with The Chesed Fund Leadership. *THURS, OCT. 15 | 2:30 PM ET* https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ncOaVPqkS66ZZdirITbptw *TUES, OCT. 20 | 2:30 PM ET* https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/j1OqyHMXTXKFtU_kB4_
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*Action Alert: Urge Governor Moore To Opt Maryland Into Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program* With the historic Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program expected to become a reality in the coming months, advocates are urging Maryland families to contact Governor Wes Moore and ask him to opt Maryland into the program. Governor Moore previously stated regarding the program, “I will not leave money for children’s education on the table.” Community members are being asked to take one minute to contact the Governor’s office and remind him of that pledge, so Maryland students and families can benefit from this opportunity. Take action here: https://agudah.org/take-action-now-urge-md-governor-moore-to-opt-in-to-the-federal-tuition-program
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*Fall Foliage Steam Train* Hop aboard a fall foliage steam train ride on the Northern Central Railway. Sit back and watch the beautiful fall foliage and rolling hills pass you by. Kids can spot barns, farm animals, and maybe even a few deer in the woods, while adults can relax and soak in the view. 🍂 *Train times this Sunday* 🚂 *Glen Rock Express* ⏱️ 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM *Hanover Junction Flyer* ⏱️ 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets: https://northerncentralrailway.com/fall-foliage/ 📍 117 North Front Street New Freedom, PA 17315
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*10% Off Summers Farm Fall Festival* Use coupon code FREDMOM for 10% Summers Farm Fall Festival tickets. 🚜 Tractor rides 📸 Family photo ops 🌽 5 acre corn maze 🚂 Pumpkin train rides 🐷 Pig races (Sundays at 11:30am, 2:30pm & 5pm) 🤸🏻♀️ Big Jumping Pillow ✈️ The Flying Pigs zipline 🛝 Playground & obstacle course 🏀 Basketball, corn hole, tether ball & more! ⛳️ Farmer’s Golf 🪢 Tug-o-War 🐐 Farm animals and more! 📆 Now – Nov 1 (closed Tuesdays) ⏱️ 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM 📌 7503 Hollow Rd., Middletown, MD
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*Last Day to Register to Vote Online!* Are you registered to vote? 🗳️ Today is the last day you can register to vote online, update your voter registration online, or by mail (if postmarked today). (In-person registration is possible through election day). Register Online Here: https://elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration/application.html
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*Traffic Alert: Slade Avenue Closed At Park Heights Avenue* Motorists are advised that Slade Avenue is currently closed to traffic at the intersection of Park Heights Avenue in Pikesville. The closure reportedly began around 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, and traffic is backing up in the area.
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💔 7-year-old Chaim is fighting cancer for the second time. He dreams of being a normal child again, but urgently needs life-saving treatment. Please help save his life! ❤️ https://abcharity.org/campaign.php?id=8578&l_id=k1oEeWMkePOUKBY60ic
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*Did You See It? Space X Launch Created “Jellyfish Cloud" Over Maryland this Morning* Space X launched a Falcon 9 rocket around 6:30 this morning with a northeastern trajectory, creating a “jellyfish cloud” over Maryland. High in the atmosphere, hot gases from the rocket exhaust expand, creating a wide plume that looks a bit like a jellyfish from the ground.
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*Traffic Alert: Deer Reported Blocking Roadway Near Smith Avenue* Baltimore County police have received a report of a deer in the middle of the roadway near Smith Avenue and Edenvale Road. The incident was reported shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday morning.
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Oct 13, 12:30 PM
