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Gov. Moore offers one-time $150M boost for state highway fund, after pushback over cuts - 47abc MARYLAND – The Moore Administration is announcing a $150 million dollar “one-time cash injection” into the state’s transportation budget for FY2025 as part of the governor’s planned budget. “When the governor and his administration announced about a month or so ago about this huge reduct...

SU Students help manage stormwater runoff at the Blind Industries and Services of Maryland location.

SU Students help manage storm water runoff at Blind Industries and Services of Maryland location - 47abc SALISBURY, MD -Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) in partnership with the City of Salisbury and Salisbury University is announcing the completion of Salisbury University’s Presidential Citizens Capstone project focusing on transforming an impervious surface into green space to mitiga...

MD Conceal Carry Law set to begin Oct 1st as legal battle continues.

MD Conceal Carry Law set to begin Oct 1st as legal battle continues - 47abc MARYLAND – On October 1st Senate Bill One in Maryland is set to go into effect banning concealed carry of handguns in schools, hospital settings, childcare venues, stadiums, and more. State Senator Johnny Mautz says the restrictions are so extensive- it in effect is a repeal of the state’s conce...

Temple Beth Israel in Salisbury observes Yom Kippur.

Temple Beth Israel Observes Yom Kippur in Salisbury - 47abc SALISBURY, MD- Monday marks the Yom Kippur Holiday for members of the Jewish community. Temple Beth Isreal held services throughout the day, with members fasting from all water and food as part of the somber event. The event is meant to serve as a day of reflection and forgiveness, with services foc...

Delaware Department of Agriculture commends 150,000 Acres conserved for farmland.
https://www.wmdt.com/2023/09/delaware-department-of-agriculture-commends-150000-acres-conserved-for-farmland/

$63M FEMA project would make Crisfield Resilient to up to 5 feet of flooding.

$63M FEMA project would make Crisfield Resilient to up to 5 feet of flooding - 47abc CRISFIELD, Md – A FEMA proposal to the tune of 63 million dollars over two phases promises to be the largest infrastructure upgrade in history for the town of Crisfield, with the goal of making the town able to withstand up to 5 feet of stormwater. “You’re going to be driving on a road that mi...

Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. has released its Mid-year report on progress at Cambridge Harbor-
Click below to hear how they are ahead of schedule on key parts of the plan.

Cambridge CWI releases Mid-Year report finding infrastructure projects are ahead of schedule - 47abc CAMBRIDGE, Md – In its Mid-Year report on the Cambridge Waterfront revitalization project, Cambridge Waterfront Development Incorporated announces that much of the groundwork has been laid in its efforts on the waterfront district. The group says many of the parcels have been fully identified to b...

Pallet Home Village in Georgetown celebrates ribbon cutting, $2.4M ARPA funding infusion.

Pallet Home Village in Georgetown celebrates ribbon cutting, $2.4M ARPA funding infusion - 47abc GEORGETOWN, Del. – State, Local, and federal officials Friday gathered to hold a ribbon cutting for the SpringBoard Collaborative’s Pallet Home village for the homeless in Georgetown. The event marked 6 months of the center’s operation and highlighted the greenlighting of 2.4 million dollars i...

Delaware Habitat For Humanity Launches Older Adults Home Modifications Program.

Delaware Habitat For Humanity Launches Older Adults Home Modifications Program - 47abc LEWES, Del. – Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity, and Sussex County Habitat for Humanity have launched a statewide program to reduce barriers to aging in place modifications for low-income older adults in the State of Delaware. The program is made poss...

Rep. Blunt Rochester Visits The Rosa Health Center to Advocate for Community Project Funding Application.

Rep. Blunt Rochester Visits The Rosa Health Center to Advocate for Community Project Funding Application - 47abc GEORGETOWN, Del. -Friday, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester visited The Rosa Health Center to discuss the Center’s Community Project Funding application for FY2024. The Rosa Health Center is seeking federal funding for critical capital improvements to its existing building in Georgetown. Blunt Rochester i...

Sen. Carozza calls for dredging at Ocean City inlet due to shoaling.

Sen. Carozza calls for dredging at Ocean City inlet due to shoaling - 47abc OCEAN CITY, Md – Senator Mary Beth Carozza is renewing calls for dredging at the Ocean City inlet after reports of shoaling that she believes threatens commercial fishing interests in the area. Senator Carozza says she is partnering with Congressman Andy Harris to call for the Army Corps of Engine...

https://www.wmdt.com/2023/08/downtown-salisbury-building-owners-hire-lawyer-to-press-parking-concerns-at-next-planning-and-zoning-meeting/

Downtown Salisbury building owners hire lawyer to press parking concerns at next planning and zoning meeting - 47abc SALISBURY, Md – Owners of Downtown Salisbury businesses are continuing their efforts to block a housing development slated to take over parking lots in downtown Salisbury, that they say threatens access to their lots. Randy Taylor, owner of the Thomas R Young building in Salisbury tells 47ABC at t...

Downtown Salisbury building owners hire lawyer to press parking concerns at next planning and zoning meeting.

Downtown Salisbury building owners hire lawyer to press parking concerns at next planning and zoning meeting - 47abc SALISBURY, Md – Owners of Downtown Salisbury businesses are continuing their efforts to block a housing development slated to take over parking lots in downtown Salisbury, that they say threatens access to their lots. Randy Taylor, owner of the Thomas R Young building in Salisbury tells 47ABC at t...

Teen escapes from Eastern Shore Hospital Center in Cambridge after accomplice shoots out the window.

Teen escapes from Eastern Shore Hospital Center in Cambridge after accomplice shoots out window - 47abc CAMBRIDGE, MD – 19-year-old Darrin Jetter is in custody, and an accomplice is still at large after a shooting at the Eastern Shore Hospital Center Tuesday evening. According to Cambridge Police, around 5:40 pm Tuesday, an accomplice of Jetter fired three shots into a window at the State-Run psychi...

Heat Advisories in effect for Maryland, Health Department warns against prolonged time outside.

Heat Advisories in effect for Maryland, Health Department warns against prolonged time outside - 47abc SALISBURY, Md – With excessive heat warnings and heat advisories in effect across the state again today, July 29, 2023, The Wicomico County Health Department is reminding people that signs of heat exhaustion include dizziness, weakness, nausea, Meanwhile, heat stroke could mean symptoms of confusi...

This story will draw you in!
This family has been getting their family portrait caricatured for over a decade here at the Delaware State fair.
Tune in tonight to hear from them and the folks at Quick Draw that make it happen. 47 ABC - WMDT

Mastercard moves to block debit purchases of recreational ma*****na

Mastercard moves to block debit purchases of recreational ma*****na - 47abc MARYLAND – Mastercard is announcing its intent to suspend all purchases of recreational ma*****na using their debit cards. The company is calling for cease and desist from payment processors, meaning if you have a MasterCard debit card, you cannot use it to buy cannabis at legal dispensaries acros...

Heatwave conditions sees programming move indoors for seniors, more pool time for campers.

Heat wave conditions sees programming move indoors for seniors, more pool time for campers - 47abc SALISBURY, Md – With temperatures feeling over 100 degrees in Salisbury, and no relief expected till at least Saturday, organizations that cater to both young and old people are making adjustments to keep people hydrated and safe. “If you are on medications that include diuretics, something that...

It’s HOT today. Even the geese in Salisbury are running to the shade for some relief. Tune in to hear about all the resources that are being deployed to keep people and pets cool!
47 ABC - WMDT
The geese unfortunately will have to fend for themselves.

"My father is 91, this was on his bucket list I'm here for him"
Click the link below to hear the stories of all those who came out to
Chincoteague Pony Swim as it returned for its 98th year.

Chincoteague Pony Swim returns for 98th year - 47abc CHINCOTEAGUE, VA – Hours of anticipation, a muddy and humid walk, ended with a spectacular payoff for the thousands of visitors that camped out as early as 4 am in Chincoteague for the annual pony swim. “It’s a feeling of camaraderie. And you just see something that you wouldn’t see anywhere...

The water cowboys are out in Chincoteague as the 98th annual pony swim is about to start. Tune in to 47abc to see those amazing sights and hear from families that travelled far and wide to be here. 47 ABC - WMDT

Delaware lawmakers meet with businesses during end-of-session luncheon, highlighting environmental framework, and accelerating permitting.
https://www.wmdt.com/2023/06/delaware-lawmakers-meet-with-businesses-during-end-of-session-luncheon-highlighting-environmental-frame-work-accelerating-permitting/

WH touts Infaltion Reduction Act driving dip in Insulin prices, announces list of 27 medications that will be required to give rebates - 47abc DELMARVA – The White House is touting the inflation reduction act as the driver behind yet another insulin manufacturer slashing its costs ahead of a 35-dollar cap imposed by the Inflation Reduction Act. A White House Assistant Press Secretary Kevin Munoz tells us Novo Nordisk is the latest compan...

Salisbury PFLAG lists legislative priorities as MD legislative session wraps up - 47abc MARYLAND- The clock is ticking on the Maryland legislative session, but LGBTQ+ advocates say there are still major protections they want to see passed before it ends. Salisbury PFLAG releasing their list of bills they say they want to see passed before the session ends. Bills include preserving affo...

Business leaders push Employment Retention Credit as additional aid for businesses hurt during pandemic - 47abc DELMARVA- If you are a small business owner, thinking your luck, and federal covid-19 relief has run out; the Employment retention credit from the IRS is worth looking into, which could offer up to $26,000 per employee for businesses impacted between March 2020 and July of 2021. “What this particu...

Anton's Law faces attack on two fronts - 47abc MARYLAND- Anton’s Law, requiring police to disclose internal affairs documents as part of records requests is facing attacks both in court and in the state legislature. Legal Challenge Goes Public In court, a recent lawsuit is still pending between the Rockville FOP and the MD ACLU on a request fo...

Polar Plunge in Rehoboth Beach raises $1 Mil. for Special Olympics Delaware - 47abc REHOBOTH BEACH, Del.- 3,652 participants sprinted into the brisk water and cold winds Sunday afternoon in Rehoboth Beach for the Annual Delaware Special Olympics Polar Plunge, helping to raise over a million dollars for the group’s mission to provide equipment, training, and competitions for speci...