ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore this week announced three key appointments to state boards and commissions. Jill P. Carter was appointed to the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals. The board adjudicates disputes between state agencies, contractors, and vendors doing business with Maryland. Carter, a long-time advocate for civil rights and community leader, has served as a Maryland legislator for over […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—’Tis the season for giving, and the Red Cross has partnered with Chick-fil-A to host a holiday blood drive at White Marsh Mall. The event will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. All donors will receive an exclusive long-sleeve Red Cross t-shirt plus a free Chick-fil-A sandwich card. The event will take […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is making $30 million in federal funding available to build 29 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along designated EV Alternative Fuel Corridors in the state. This announcement marks the second round of funding under the Maryland Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. The funding aims to further expand the state’s EV charging network, […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The following is an update from Fifth District Councilman David Marks on the search for a new Baltimore County Executive: A new Baltimore County Executive will be inaugurated in early January to complete the term of John Olszewski, Jr., elected to Congress. I would like to thank those who have submitted their names to replace County Executive Olszewski, and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—After weeks of decline, the national average gas price has seen a slight uptick, according to GasBuddy. The national average price for a gallon of gas rose by 0.8 cents to reach $2.98 per gallon, the first increase since October. The national average diesel price fell 1.8 cents last week, now standing at $3.472 per gallon. This increase is […]
ESSEX, MD—Atlas Restaurant Group’s corporate chef, Chef Aaron Taylor, met with 30 Eastern Tech students interested in the culinary and hospitality industries on November 19. The students, all in Grades 10 and 11, were able to observe and ask questions about management and marketing for some of the most successful restaurants in Baltimore. Students toured Maximón and The Bygone restaurants […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Perry Hall has a brand new pizza shop. Pizzeria 081 officially opened its doors on Thursday, December 12th. “Pizzeria081 is family-owned, serving scratch-made pizza, pasta, subs, and more,” reads the shop’s Instagram profile. “Naples-inspired, rooted in Baltimore. Join us for a taste of home!” The restaurant is primarily be a carry-out, although a few high top tables and […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Fan Outfitters has officially opened on THE AVENUE at White Marsh. The local pro and college fan gear shop fills the spot formerly occupied by Famous Footwear, which closed in October. Fan Outfitters is “passionate about our goal of bringing fans across the globe access to their favorite team’s gear,” according to the official website. “We pride ourselves […]