Maryland sees dramatic decline in fatal overdoses in 2024, Governor Moore announces

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore this week announced a significant 38% decrease in fatal overdoses for the year 2024, marking a historic reduction from the previous year’s figures. The state reported 1,553 fatal overdoses last year, down from 2,511 in 2023. Moore attributed the decline to increased investments in behavioral health and substance use care, emphasizing the state’s commitment to […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to open two hours late on Thursday

UPDATE 4: Schools in Baltimore County and Harford County will now be closed on Thursday. UPDATE 3: Baltimore County government is implementing liberal leave until 11 a.m. on Thursday. UPDATE 2: In Harford County, HCPS schools and offices will also open two hours on Thursday, February 6, 2025. No morning Pre-K or before school childcare. Essential personnel should await further […]

The Arc Maryland, Maryland Association of Community Services blast Governor Moore’s State of the State following budget cuts for Marylanders with developmental disabilities

BALTIMORE, MD—Members of Maryland’s developmental disabilities community say they remain deeply disappointed in Governor Wes Moore’s budget decisions that cut $200 million in general funds, resulting in a massive $457 million (state and federal) cut for FY26. This represents a 22% reduction in funding for critical developmental disabilities services and supports for Marylanders with developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral […]

Police: 16,540 citations issued under new Baltimore County school bus safety program [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department says that thousands of citations have been issued to local drivers illegally passing school buses in recent months. A new school bus camera program went into effect last last year and citations began being issued on November 4, 2024.  On Wednesday, police said that 16,540 citations had been issued under the new initiative. The […]

Top BCPS high school jazz musicians to gather for annual All-County Jazz Concert

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Music lovers can enjoy a night of exceptional jazz when Baltimore County Public Schools’ top high school jazz musicians and vocalists take the stage for the annual All-County Jazz Concert. The concert will be held Thursday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. at New Town High School, located at 4931 New Town Blvd. in Owings Mills (21117). Admission is […]