Kermit the Frog Commencement Speech University of Maryland 2025

Kermit the Frog to deliver 2025 commencement speech at University of Maryland [VIDEO]

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BALTIMORE, MD—Kermit the Frog will deliver the commencement address at the University of Maryland’s 2025 graduation ceremony. The announcement was made in a video released by the university, which highlighted Kermit’s impressive achievements as an “environmental advocate, bestselling author, Peabody Award winner, international superstar, ‘amphibian,’ friend to all creatures and champion of creativity, kindness and believing in the impossible.” Kermit […]

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Maryland added 3,400 jobs in February 2025

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland added 3,400 total jobs in February 2025, according to new estimates released on Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Maryland’s private sector added 4,600 jobs in February while public sector employment fell by an estimated 1,200 jobs. The change in public sector employment was driven by a loss of 700 federal government […]

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Maryland sheriffs oppose legislation that would bar counties from participating in federal immigration enforcement [VIDEO]

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UPDATE 2: While HB 1222 did pass, the Senate removed the language that would have forced the termination of all 287(g) Programs in Maryland. UPDATE: The substance of this measure has now been shifted over to Senate Bill 828 (SB0828). Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee heard testimony on Thursday on a bill that would prohibit […]

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Governor Moore to lead trade mission to Japan, South Korea

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore will lead a state trade mission to Japan and South Korea next month to promote Maryland’s growing industries in quantum technology, life sciences, and aerospace. The governor will be joined by representatives from the Maryland Department of Commerce, the Maryland Department of Transportation, the Secretary of State, and the private sector. The mission will take place […]

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Harford County angler earns Maryland Master Angler Milestone Award

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DARLINGTON, MD—A lifelong Harford County fisherman has become the 18th person to earn a Master Angler Milestone Award since the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program started in 2019. Thomas Over Jr., 30, of Darlington, achieved the milestone by catching and releasing ten trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland waters. Over, who grew up in Jarrettsville and moved […]

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Florida man pleads guilty to defrauding Maryland, California of more than $2.3 million in COVID-19 unemployment benefits

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BALTIMORE, MD—A Florida man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in a scheme to defraud Maryland and California of more than $2.3 million in unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. David Godin, 34, of Miami, used stolen identities, virtual private networks and proxy servers to file 140 fraudulent claims in multiple states, according to the […]

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Maryland AG urges 23andMe customers to delete data

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BALTIMORE, MD—Following the recent bankruptcy filing of genetic information company 23andMe, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has issued a consumer alert, urging Marylanders to consider deleting their accounts with the company to protect their sensitive genetic information. 23andMe, which suffered a data breach last year impacting over seven million customers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company intends to […]

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