NOW YOU KNOW: Proposal for a new library in Middle River

The following is an editorial piece from Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga. As Maryland state delegates for nearly all of Middle River, we strongly support the proposal for a new Baltimore County library in our community. This project is essential for addressing the growing need for educational, cultural, and community resources. Libraries play a vital role in connecting people […]

Maryland sues Glock over alleged illegal gun modifications

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, alongside Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and legal teams from Everytown Law and Motley Rice LLC, filed a lawsuit against Glock, Inc. and its parent company, Glock Ges.m.b.H., on Wednesday. The lawsuit alleges that the manufacturer of popular handguns is largely responsible for the proliferation of illegal machine guns in Baltimore and across Maryland. […]

Celebree School of Nottingham owner honored as an IFA Franchisee of the Year for 2024

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs, this week announced that Katie Young, owner of Celebree School of Nottingham, has been named a 2024 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA). The IFA honored Young for being an outstanding franchise establishment […]

Experts warn that electric vehicles are increasingly susceptible to cyber attacks

BALTIMORE, MD—As electric vehicles (EVs) become more sophisticated with integrated digital features, cybersecurity in this sector is facing unique challenges, according to experts. As of October 31, 2024, Maryland had over 120,000 registered electric vehicles (EVs). This includes both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Michael Moore, IT Expert and Chief Information Officer at Next Perimeter, […]

Maryland Citizens for the Arts’ Executive Director: Gov. Moore’s budget cuts ‘unacceptable’

BALTIMORE, MD—The Executive Director of Maryland Citizens for the Arts is slamming Governor Wes Moore’s proposed FY 2026 budget cuts. In a recent blog post, Nicholas Cohen says Governor Moore’s proposals are “unacceptable” and could have “devastating consequences.” In Governor Moore’s initial Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, he recommended keeping level funding for the Maryland State Arts Council and fully […]

Russian cybercrime group behind $16M Phobos ransomware attacks busted

BALTIMORE, MD—The US Department of Justice announced the unsealing of criminal charges against two Russian nationals, Roman Berezhnoy, 33, and Egor Nikolaevich Glebov, 39, this week. They are accused of operating a cybercrime group that used Phobos ransomware to attack over 1,000 organizations worldwide, earning more than $16 million in ransom payments. Berezhnoy and Glebov are alleged to have been […]

Baltimore County Public Schools shift to virtual learning on Wednesday

UPDATE 2: In Harford County, HCPS schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday. Essential personnel should await further instruction. All afterschool and evening activities are canceled, including the BOE Listening Session. UPDATE: Baltimore City Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools will shift to virtual learning […]