CDC Says Maryland, AND Most of The Nation, has had Fewer Overdose Deaths In 2024
The number of Marylanders dying from overdoses fell over the past year, mirroring a national trend but lagging behind the nation on the pace of the decline, according to recent federal data. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data estimates that 2,348 Marylanders died of an overdose from April 2023 to April 2024, down from 2,506 deaths the year before, a 6.16% drop. Overdose deaths ... [Continue Story]
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Civility, budgets, affordable housing, East of Route 50 Challenges and Port Street: A Chat with Easton Council Member Don Abbatiello
With so much going on with the Easton Town Council, from paper bag fees to Pride Day debates, it might be understandable that residents, even those ... [Continue Story]
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