Maryland launches $24 million workforce development program to train for careers in transportation

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $24 million workforce development program that aims to equip residents with skills for in-demand careers in the transportation and construction sectors. The Road to Careers grant program will provide funding to train new workers in transportation construction trades, with a focus on inclusivity and overcoming barriers faced by women and other job […]

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 […]

CCBC receives $95K grant to provide aid to businesses impacted by Key Bridge collapse

BALTIMORE, MD—Community College of Baltimore County has received a $95,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to support an initiative aimed at bolstering small businesses in Dundalk and neighboring communities significantly impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year. The initiative, titled “Building Bridges to Recovery: Strengthening Dundalk’s Business Community,” will offer education, resources, and coaching […]

Nine BCPS seniors chosen to serve as Maryland General Assembly student pages for 2025 legislative session

TOWSON, MD—Nine Baltimore County Public Schools seniors have been selected to serve as student pages for the 2025 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly. The students are: Raheem Bashir, Perry Hall High School Ugonma Chike-Kalu, Western School of Technology Luisa Depkin, Loch Raven High School Ashley Johnny, Eastern Technical High School Emma Martin, Hereford High School Emily Noonan, Dulaney […]

BCPS dance educator honored for 40 years of excellence

TOWSON, MD—Stephanie Powell, a dance education teacher at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, has been awarded the Maryland Dance Education Association’s (MDEA) 2024 Living Legacy Award. The award recognizes Powell’s exceptional contributions to dance education in Maryland, spanning over 40 years. MDEA President Sandra Atkinson presented the award, acknowledging Powell’s profound impact on the state’s dance landscape […]

Sports wagering contributes $7 million to state of Maryland during October

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $7,049,747 in contributions to the state during October 2024 from a handle of $593,105,471. Sports wagering is available in Maryland on 11 mobile platforms and at 12 retail locations. The contribution to the state of more than $7 million was a 21.3% increase compared to the October 2023 figure of $5.8 million and was […]