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MDTA Police conduct 294 traffic stops on St. Patrick’s Day

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers conducted high visibility traffic enforcement across the state on St. Patrick’s Day. Officers focused on the leading causes of crashes including impaired and aggressive driving. MDTA Police Officers conducted 294 traffic stops and removed multiple impaired drivers from Maryland roadways. Officers from MDTA Police detachments at Maryland toll facilities, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, […]

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Crews to improve pavement on MD 152 in Harford County beginning this weekend

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FALLSTON, MD—Maryland State Highway Administration crews will begin a pavement patching project on approximately four miles of MD 152 (Mountain Road) between I-95 and US 1 (Belair Road) starting as early as Sunday night, March 23, 2025. The MD 152 pavement patching project is expected to be completed in late May, weather permitting. Contractor crews will work overnights Sundays through […]

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Forecasters warn of increased wildfire risk in Baltimore area on Wednesday

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BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says there is an increased risk of wildfires and brush fires throughout the Baltimore area on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The combination of low humidity and gusty winds will result in a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread through Wednesday afternoon. Relative humidity values will drop 20 to 25 percent across […]

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Maryland becomes first ‘Spotlight State’ for federal workers

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced this week a new partnership with Work for America to help connect federal workers with state and local government jobs amid recent federal downsizing efforts. The partnership makes Maryland the first Work for America “Spotlight State,” which means the state’s labor force will be prioritized for vetted candidates looking to continue their public service […]

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Maryland DNR 2024 Fall Oyster Survey records solid reproduction for fifth consecutive year

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that the preliminary results of its 2024 Fall Oyster Survey indicate that the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster populations are in good condition. The survey’s spatfall intensity index, a key indicator of reproductive success and potential population growth, was above the 39-year median for the fifth consecutive year. This positive trend follows a […]

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Towson armed robbery suspects arrested

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TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested a juvenile and adult in connection with a series of robberies that occurred in Towson earlier this month. In both cases, the suspects approached their victims, held them at gunpoint, and demanded their valuables. Both victims attend school in the area. One attends college, the other is in high school. […]

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Baltimore County Police Department to hold 2nd annual ‘Every Hour, Every Day’ 5K in April

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will bring back its “Every Hour, Every Day” 5K in Towson this spring to support local community heroes. The event, which debuted last year to celebrate the department’s 150th anniversary, will be held on May 10, 2025, and will also feature a 1K fun walk this year. To register, visit https://www.baltcopolicerun.com or https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Towson/Towson5. Highlights […]

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