Attorney General Brown announces guilty plea of Baltimore woman for operating sex trafficking ring across Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced the guilty plea of Kenika Danielle Leach, 33, of Baltimore, Maryland, before the Honorable Brett R. Wilson of the Circuit Court for Washington County. Leach pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, distribution of a controlled dangerous substance–cocaine, and receiving the earnings of a prostitute. The investigation identified at least […]

Delegate Carl Jackson, Meals on Wheels work to repair Baltimore veteran’s roof damaged by fallen tree

BALTIMORE, MD—Delegate Carl Jackson recently helped a local veteran get his roof repaired after a tree fell on his home. In 2023, a tree fell on a residence owned by Navy veteran Wayne Lingham, who lives on Powell Avenue in northeast Baltimore. Community leader Pam Curtis put him in touch with Delegate Jackson. The force of the impact damaged the […]

Perry Hall High School student honored by Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities recently announced Maria Powers, a paraeducator at Franklin High School, as its 2024 Educator of the Year. Perry Hall High School sophomore Hannah Mitchell was named the 2024 Student of the Year. Powers has worked in Franklin High’s Functional Academic Learning Support (FALS) program for five years. The program assists students in developing […]

Councilman Marks honors heroes from Camp Rock following Silver Alert rescue

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks honored the staff and older campers from Camp Rock for their heroic actions last August when they helped save someone who needed help in the woods near the Rock Church in Parkville. “While completing outdoor activity rotations at the end of the day, a small group of our oldest campers went hiking in the […]

Governor Moore announces $1.8 million investment to bolster cybersecurity training at Maryland community colleges

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced a $1.8 million award to BCR Cyber and the Maryland Association of Community Colleges to bolster Maryland’s cybersecurity talent pipeline during a ribbon cutting at Howard Community College. The funding, secured in partnership with U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, will help make Maryland more competitive by empowering all of Maryland’s […]

White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company announces WinterFest 2024 details, activities

WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company has announced details on its 2024 WinterFest celebration. WinterFest will feature Christmas tree sales, a train garden, breakfast with Santa and other fun holiday activities. Christmas tree sales will continue until inventory is sold out.  The holiday train garden will open on November 29th.  Breakfast with Santa (presented by Richardson Farms) will […]