The infield at this year’s Preakness Stakes will look much different for the 150th running of the race. Event organizers are bypassing the traditional infield concert and instead have redesigned a stage viewable from the grandstand. The new setup will be in the open space north of the cupola, beneath the LED board, rather than facing the infield crowd. The new “Infield Fan … [Read more...] about 150th Preakness to skip traditional infield concert, features new ‘Fan Zone’
Officials demand answers as crews work to restore power after another Puerto Rico blackout
By DÁNICA COTO, Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Crews worked early Thursday to restore power to Puerto Rico after a blackout across the entire island that affected the main international airport, several hospitals and hotels filled with Easter vacationers. The outage that began past noon Wednesday left 1.4 million customers without electricity and 328,000 without … [Read more...] about Officials demand answers as crews work to restore power after another Puerto Rico blackout
‘Keeps me hopping’: Baysox usher with autism invited to Orioles game
Heather Brow admits that the Orioles aren’t her only favorite team. The Bowie resident, who has autism, is divided between the Orioles and nearby Washington Nationals, often spending her nights flipping back and forth between channels to watch the two teams. But while her loyalty might be split, she doesn’t lack any passion for the Orioles, who will be hosting her and her … [Read more...] about ‘Keeps me hopping’: Baysox usher with autism invited to Orioles game
Garden Q&A: What is damaging my kale?
Q: For several springs in a row, my kale looks beat up by orange and black insects. How can I get rid of them for this season? A: It sounds like you have a population of harlequin bugs. These members of the stink bug family have the sucking mouthparts shared by all true bugs, used to feed on cell contents in the plant’s leaves. This creates pale spots called stippling, and … [Read more...] about Garden Q&A: What is damaging my kale?
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs
By SOPHIE AUSTIN, Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war. The suit will argue that Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs on … [Read more...] about California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs