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Governor Moore celebrates formation of ENOUGH Alliance, $100 million philanthropic investment to end child poverty

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced the formation of the ENOUGH Alliance and a $100 million philanthropic investment dedicated to ending child poverty in the state. The alliance, which comprises local and national philanthropic and private sector organizations, aims to invest in children and families to eradicate poverty in the state. The multi-million dollar investment from the philanthropic community […]

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Baltimore County announces 2025 series of budget town hall meetings

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Friday announced its 2025 series of town hall meetings to hear from constituents and stakeholders about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY26 budget. Seven meetings – one for each County Council district – will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members have the opportunity to […]

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Grocery Outlet holds grand opening in Overlea

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Grocery Outlet held its grand opening in Overlea/Fullerton on Thursday morning. The ribbon was cut at 10 a.m. at the new supermarket, located in the former Horizon Cinemas location at the Belair Beltway Plaza shopping center. Founded in 1946, Grocery Outlet is a high-growth, retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products and offers fresh produce, meat, deli, dairy […]

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4th annual Amy Caprio Classic date announced

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ROSEDALE, MD—An annual fundraiser organized by a Baltimore County police officer and his wife will take place in Rosedale this September. The fourth annual Amy Caprio Classic weightlifting competition will be held on September 20, 2025 at Exile Fitness. The annual event is organized by Baltimore County Police Department Officer Joshua Phipps and his wife Brianne, and the fundraiser is […]

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Maryland Department of Labor announces $1 million in funding to support healthcare worker training

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor this week announced $1 million in grant funding for frontline healthcare workers. The funding aims to recruit, retain, and develop the careers of these essential professionals. Applications are open now for the Direct Care Workforce Innovation Program and the Career Pathways for Healthcare Workers Program, with proposals due April 4, 2025. Grants will be […]

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Oil prices surge, driving gas prices higher

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BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has climbed to $3.09 per gallon, reflecting a 6.5-cent increase compared to last week, according to data from GasBuddy. The increase is attributed to oil prices reaching their highest level since July. Reports of declining crude exports from major producers, including Russia and Saudi Arabia, bolstered this upward momentum, tightening global supplies. The […]

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Councilman Marks: Haraz Coffee House to open at Cowenton Crossing

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WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced the addition of Haraz Coffee House to Cowenton Crossing. Haraz Coffee House has 126 new locations signed across the U.S. and the Middle East. “In 2021, Hamzah Nasser opened the first Haraz location, introducing a groundbreaking concept: the Yemeni Coffee School, the first of its kind,” reads the official Haraz […]

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Maryland named 2025’s 5th-worst state in which to start a business

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BALTIMORE, MD—With around 1 in 5 new businesses failing within the first year and inflation making things even more difficult, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on the Best & Worst States to Start a Business in 2025 to help people maximize their chances of success by starting in the right location. WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. […]

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