Harford County Sheriff applauds continuance of federal public safety partnerships with ICE, CASA slams decision

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler on Tuesday thanked “Maryland Sheriffs and the residents of Maryland who made their voices heard loud and clear to save the 287(g) public safety partnership programs in Maryland.” House Bill 1222, introduced by Del. Nicole Williams (D-Prince George’s), would have prohibited local law enforcement agencies from entering into agreements with federal immigration officials such […]

Overnight commercial fire reported in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews responded to a commercial fire in the Nottingham area overnight. The blaze broke out at just before midnight on Monday night in the 7800-block of Fitch Avenue (21236). Crews arrived to find smoke showing from the bay doors of the Schmidt Baking Company building. The fire was brought under control and no injuries were reported.  There has been […]

Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition celebrates budget restorations, legislative victories for Marylanders with disabilities

ANNAPOLIS, MD—As the Maryland state 2025 legislative session comes to a close, the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition is celebrating a successful season after mobilizing its extensive grassroots network for advocacy and collaborating with legislative leaders to secure more than $1 billion in restored or newly allocated funds across fiscal years 2025 and 2026. In addition to budgetary successes, the Coalition […]

Maryland Freedom Caucus: Democrats pass largest tax hike in state history, fail to address real issues

The following is a press release from the Maryland Freedom Caucus. ANNAPOLIS, MD—As the 2025 legislative session ends, Marylanders are left with the largest tax hike in state history—$1.67 billion in new taxes. Democrats claim “fiscal responsibility,” but the reality is a bloated budget propped up by gimmicks, double-counting, and cost-shifting to local governments. Chairman Matt Morgan stated, “Rather than […]

Freeze Warning issued for Wednesday morning in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Sub-freezing temperatures are expected overnight with lows in the upper 20s and lower 30s. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor […]

50-year-old killed in fatal I-95 crash in Baltimore County

ARBUTUS, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred overnight on Interstate 95. The three-vehicle crash occurred at just before 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 along southbound I-95 at the I-695 interchange in Arbutus. The driver of a Jeep Cherokee, whose identification is being withheld pending next of kin notification, was pronounced dead at the […]

Governor Moore swears in new executive leadership to key positions across state government

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has appointed eight new executive leaders to crucial positions within the Maryland state government. The appointments, confirmed by the Senate during the 2025 legislative session, bring the total number of public servants appointed by the Moore-Miller administration to 3,400. “Maryland is caught in two storms. We’re being tested by an historic fiscal challenge, and we’re being […]