Governor Moore announces EmPOWER Maryland plan to increase energy efficiency in more than 60,000 households

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will increase the number of households served by its EmPOWER Maryland energy efficiency program over the next three years. The approved plan is in response to new statewide household electric savings goals for limited-income households, established by the passage of HB169 during the 2023 […]

F45 Training to hold grand opening on THE AVENUE at White Marsh in March

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new fitness center will soon be opening in the White Marsh area. THE AVENUE at White Marsh has announced that F45 Training will hold a grand opening on Saturday, March 2, 2024. F45 training combines elements of high-intensity interval training, circuit training, and functional strength movements to provide an effective and efficient workout accessible to any fitness level. […]

Baltimore County launches pet scanning stations to help lost pets reunite with owners

TOWSON, MD — The Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services on Monday announced the launch of pet scanning stations at five locations across the county, offering 24/7 access to microchip scanning to help lost pets be reunited with their owners more quickly and prevent animals from being unnecessarily housed at the shelter. Baltimore County is the first jurisdiction […]

The Good Feet Store cuts ribbon at new Nottingham location

WHITE MARSH, MD—A new specialty health shop has opened its doors in northeastern Baltimore County. On Saturday, The Good Feet Store held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location in Nottingham. Arch supports from The Good Feet Store are designed to provide the firm, yet flexible function necessary to help correct poor foot biomechanics, providing long-term pain-relief solutions. Every store […]

NOW YOU KNOW: The Governor’s Dangerous Housing Agenda

The following is an editorial piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Did you know that Governor Wes Moore has announced that one of his legislative priorities this year is to expand low-income housing across Maryland? Moore has said that he wants to create 96,000 low-income housing units. One of his bills, The Housing Expansion and Affordability Act (SB484/HB538), […]

Maryland State Police reminding motorists not to drive impaired this Super Bowl weekend

PIKESVILLE, MD—Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner, and Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to enjoy the game, and avoid aggressive, distracted or impaired driving, when going to or leaving their destination. State troopers from all 23 Maryland State Police barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will be focusing on aggressive, distracted, or […]

BCPS, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center collaborate to launch injury prevention education initiative for health teachers and students

TOWSON, MD—A partnership between the Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Health and Physical Education and the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center will launch an injury prevention education initiative for BCPS health teachers and students. Staff from the BCPS offices of health education and health services and the Shock Trauma Center have developed a skills-based lesson plan that integrates […]