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Maryland Department of Transportation releases $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has released its $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget for fiscal years 2025-30. The budget fully funds and revives projects that prioritize safety and reliability while driving economic growth statewide. “Maryland deserves and demands to have a safe and reliable transportation system that is accessible for all to use and helps drive our ability […]

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24-year-old killed in fatal Essex crash

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ESSEX, MD—Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the Essex area over the weekend. On Sunday, January 13, 2025, Baltimore County Police Department detectives responded to the area of Route 702 and E. Homberg Avenue (21221) following reports of a single-vehicle crash. When detectives arrived, they determined the driver sustained serious injuries after his 2006 Subaru Outback struck […]

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Snow returns to Baltimore area on Thursday, could impact evening commute

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UPDATE: More snow may be on the way this weekend. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Some light wintry precipitation is set to return to the Baltimore area this week. Snow showers return to the area on Thursday afternoon and into Thursday night as a quick-moving front pushes through the region. There is a potential for hazardous commuting conditions for the Thursday […]

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Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Rogers proposes $2.98 billion budget

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Myriam Rogers has proposed a $2.98 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2026, a $126.4 million increase over the current year. The proposal, presented Jan. 14 to the Board of Education, aims to address the needs of the system’s 110,000 students and prioritize recruitment and retention of its more than 20,000 staff members. The […]

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Pets on Wheels gets $5K grant for veteran therapy visits

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Pets on Wheels, a Maryland therapy pet organization, has received a $5,000 grant from Petco Love, a national nonprofit, to support its work with veterans. The grant is part of Petco Love’s Helping Heroes initiative, which supports service, therapy, and working animals. Petco Love works to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since its founding in […]

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Maryland Freedom Caucus launches

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Seven of Maryland’s House of Delegates members on Tuesday launched the Maryland Freedom Caucus as the thirteenth group of legislators to join this national movement. “Thirteen is a poignant number in Maryland, being one of the original thirteen colonies that banded together to fight for their independence from an oppressive, authoritarian government,” Maryland Freedom Caucus said in a press […]

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2025 Baltimore County Winter Restaurant Week begins this weekend

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced that the tastiest week of the season will return this weekend. Baltimore County Winter Restaurant Week will be held from Friday, January 17 – Sunday, January 26, 2025. During Baltimore County’s 2025 Winter Restaurant Week, deals and special menu items will be available at 45 participating establishments across the county. Participating restaurants, menus, and […]

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Anne Arundel County husband and wife are Maryland’s newest lottery millionaires

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland has a new pair of lottery millionaires.  The married Anne Arundel County couple say they went a little nuts when they realized that had won $1 million via the Millionaire’s Club scratch-off game. “There’s an important day in our lives that we celebrate by buying each other a handful of scratch tickets,” the husband told Maryland Lottery officials. […]

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