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Eastern Technical High School students go off-campus to explore culinary, building trades, and engineering careers

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Governor Wes Moore Maryland Association of Counties Address 202412

Governor Moore delivers address on fiscal challenges, announces actions to help grow economy at 2024 Maryland Association of Counties Winter Conference

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In a speech before the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Winter Conference on Thursday evening, Governor Wes Moore outlined the challenges facing Maryland’s economy and announced three key actions his administration will take to address them. Citing a structural budget deficit and uncertainty surrounding the incoming federal administration, Moore stressed the need for Maryland to focus on economic growth. […]

Governor Moore announces launch of grant program to expand use of electric school buses

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore announced a new grant program aimed at expanding the use of electric school buses throughout Maryland. The program, a key part of Moore’s $90 million climate pledge, is designed to reduce emissions. “Many communities are already seeing the consequences of climate change in their own backyards. Now, we need to ensure more Marylanders can see themselves […]

Maryland fifth graders invited to showcase artistic skills in Arbor Day contest

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland fifth graders have until March 3 to submit entries for the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Forest Conservancy District Boards announced. The contest, open to all fifth graders in public and private schools statewide, encourages young artists to celebrate Maryland’s forests and trees through original artwork. This year’s theme is “Trees […]

Sports wagering contributes $11.8 million to state of Maryland during November

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $11,798,035 in contributions to the state during November 2024, the largest single-month total the program has produced since its launch in December 2021. Sports wagering contributions to the state are directed to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. The largest previous single-month contribution was $9.4 million in September 2024. […]

Baltimore County School Bus Camera Intelliguard

Thousands of citations issued for passing stopped school buses in Baltimore County

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is warning drivers that they are still passing stopped school buses at an alarming rate, despite the implementation of a new school bus camera program. Since the program began issuing citations on November 4, 2024, the police department has issued 7,437 citations. The program’s cameras have captured numerous instances of drivers failing to stop […]

Maryland casinos generate $158.1 million in gaming revenue during November

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $158,122,302 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2024, an increase of $403,808 (0.3%) compared to November 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during November 2024 totaled $68,879,589, an increase of $2,729,307 (4.2%) compared to November 2023. The November 2024 contributions included $49,682,786 to the Education Trust Fund, an […]

New leadership announced for Baltimore County Board of Education

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Board of Education selected Jane Lichter as its chair and Robin Harvey as its vice chair during a meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd. Both officers will serve one-year terms. Lichter, a resident of Pikesville and former educator, was elected to the Board of Education in 2022. She served her first one-year term as Board Chair. Harvey, […]

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