54-year-old pedestrian killed in fatal Baltimore County collision

ARBUTUS, MD—A 54-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking along Washington Boulevard in Baltimore County on Monday, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. The pedestrian, identified as David Prymerman, was pronounced dead at the site of the collision, which occurred around 8:30 p.m. 0n Monday, October 28, the area of Washington Boulevard and Rittenhouse Road, […]

IT bid-rigging scheme uncovered by Justice Department

BALTIMORE, MD—The Department of Justice has indicted six individuals for their involvement in schemes to rig bids, defraud the government, and pay bribes and kickbacks in connection with the sale of IT products and services to federal government purchasers. These actions resulted in overcharges of millions of dollars to the U.S. government, impacting agencies like the Department of Defense (DoD). […]

County Executive Olszewski, Department of Aging release final Age-Friendly Baltimore County report

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Department of Aging on Wednesday  announced the release of a report detailing the actions taken to make the County an Age-Friendly Community that reflects the growing older adult population and prioritizes their care and quality of life. The Age-Friendly Baltimore County report (PDF) highlights Baltimore County’s strategic efforts from 2021 through 2024 […]

Maryland bolsters cybersecurity with new monitoring service

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor’s Office of Financial Regulation on Wednesday announced the implementation of SecurityScorecard, a cybersecurity monitoring service, to bolster its supervision of Maryland financial institutions. This move underscores the Office’s commitment to consumer protection in the face of evolving cyberthreats. SecurityScorecard will provide continuous, real-time monitoring of cybersecurity risks for state-regulated banks, credit unions, and other […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Election Day Approaches – Key Information for Baltimore County Voters

The following is an update from Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga. Election Day is almost here! Next Tuesday, November 5, marks a pivotal moment for the 2024 presidential election. Early voting has already begun, and as your elected officials, we encourage everyone to take advantage of this essential democratic right. Every vote counts, and every voter matters in making a […]

Port of Baltimore launches double-stack rail operations

BALTIMORE, MD—The Port of Baltimore has launched double-stacking rail operations, a major milestone for the Howard Street Tunnel Project that is expected to create thousands of jobs and significantly enhance the port’s competitiveness. Governor Wes Moore, who commended the launch, said the project is opening new opportunities for intermodal rail service in the Northeast and from the Port of Baltimore […]

Baltimore County Public Library unveils new mobile library STREAM Vehicle

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library on Tuesday introduced its latest innovation in community outreach—the STREAM Vehicle, a mobile library designed to bring educational programming with cutting-edge technology, creativity and fun to youth and families across Baltimore County. Along with traditional services, this library on wheels offers hands-on experiences with makerspaces, fiber arts, virtual reality, gaming, music creation and traditional arts […]