NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating an assault and a series of robberies & burglaries that have occurred across the county over the past week, according to the latest crime blotter. Police reported burglaries in Rosedale, Parkville, and Carney between Sept. 10 and Sept. 14. An unknown suspect stole property from a home on the unit block of […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools committee is set to continue its study on the attendance boundaries for three eastern elementary schools to address enrollment imbalances. The second committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 24, at Middle River Middle School. The study will explore new boundary lines for Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools to maximize […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—A Glen Burnie man pleaded guilty to a felony theft scheme and securities fraud that defrauded 16 victims out of more than half a million dollars, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced Wednesday. Clarence Woods Jr., 62, pleaded guilty in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court on Sept. 4 to two counts of felony theft scheme over $100,000 and […]
OWINGS MILLS, MD—Maryland Public Television is set to debut the third season of its original series, “Made in Maryland,” in October, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the state’s innovators and manufacturers. The new season will feature three half-hour episodes airing on consecutive Wednesdays at 7 p.m., beginning Oct. 1. The series, co-produced with the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland, […]
WASHINGTON—The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, marking the central bank’s first rate cut since December 2024 and signaling a shift toward easier monetary policy amid concerns over a softening labor market. In an 11-1 vote, the Federal Open Market Committee reduced the target range for the federal funds rate […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the winners of its annual photo contest, with Christopher Michael taking the grand prize for his image of a river otter titled “Waterways Wanderer.” More than 1,800 photos were submitted to this year’s contest, which featured four seasonal categories. Michael’s photo was named the winner of the winter category before being […]
COLLEGE PARK, MD—Microsoft is set to open a new quantum research center at the University of Maryland’s Discovery District, a move that state officials say will help establish Maryland as a global leader in quantum technology. Gov. Wes Moore announced the partnership Wednesday between the state, the University of Maryland and Microsoft. The new center will be a hub for […]
ESSEX, MD—Two new businesses, both owned by Essex residents, will celebrate their grand openings on Eastern Boulevard this Saturday, thanks to a state program aimed at filling vacant spaces. The Essex Community Development Corporation announced that The Comfy Cup and Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will hold ribbon-cutting ceremonies. The projects were made possible through Project Restore 2.0, a Maryland Department […]