Governor Wes Moore ENOUGH Act 20240129

Governor Moore unveils ENOUGH Act with support from local officials, community leaders [VIDEO]

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week unveiled the ENOUGH Act, a first-in-the-nation state-level effort to end concentrated poverty. Joined at LIFE Ministries Church in Brooklyn by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller; Senate President Bill Ferguson; Speaker of the House Adrienne A. Jones; Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott; Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter; Baltimore Community Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr. Shanaysha Sauls; […]

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Door Entrance Knocking

Maryland Attorney General’s Office offers tips on avoiding door-to-door sales scams

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Attorney General’s Office is offering tips to help residents avoid common door-to-door sales scams. Door-to-door scams have been around for years. Scammers may disguise themselves as legitimate salespeople, but they have one goal – to trick consumers. They want to pressure people into providing personal information or purchasing goods or services that they do not want or […]

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Baltimore Ravens

Ravens TE Isaiah Likely to appear in Middle River on Wednesday night

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MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Isaiah Likely will be making an appearance in Middle River on Wednesday. The Baltimore Ravens tight end will be signing autographs at By the Docks seafood restaurant. The public signing will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Prices can be found in the graphic below.  The event is presented by Lupton’s Sports Collectible. By the […]

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CenteringPregnancy

Maryland Department of Health announces nearly $278,500 in grants to expand CenteringPregnancy sites

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday recognized Maternal Health Awareness Day with an announcement of nearly $278,500 in new grant money to expand CenteringPregnancy sites. The two-year $278,478 grant awarded to the Centering Healthcare Institute will expand to seven the number of CenteringPregnancy sites offering comprehensive prenatal care. The funding period will run through June 30, 2026. “Expanding […]

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Veterans Park Dundalk

Baltimore County announces plans to reimagine Veterans Park in Dundalk

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DUNDALK, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks this week announced plans to begin a community-driven effort to re-envision Veterans Park. Located in the heart of the Historic Dundalk Town Center commercial area, Veterans Park maintains several monuments dedicated to servicemembers and is located directly adjacent to key community assets, including the Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society and Museum and […]

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Governor Moore Groundbreaking Pikesville Armory Project 20240122

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Pikesville Armory transformation project

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ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, and other local officials this week attended a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the upcoming transformation of the Pikesville Armory in Baltimore County. The historic military site is set to be revitalized into an intergenerational regional hub to support recreation, sports, and the arts in the community. “We are here […]

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Maryland DNR 5th Grade Poster Contest 2024

Maryland fifth graders invited to submit Arbor Day posters for 2024

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Forest Conservancy District Boards are inviting all Maryland fifth graders in private and public schools to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. The theme for 2024 is: “Trees Are Terrific…in All Shapes and Sizes!” to celebrate the importance of diversity of tree species within a community. All entries must be […]

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Child Car Safety Seat

Long Green Volunteer Fire Company to hold free car seat check next week

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GLEN ARM, MD—The Long Green Volunteer Fire Company will hold a free car seat check next week. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at LGVFC. Attendees should schedule one appointment per child. Anyone with more than one child is advised to make another appointment during the next time slot. For a successful appointment, officials say the […]

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