BALTIMORE, MD—A new study by Rocket Moving examined all 50 states and their cities, using seven key factors to identify why residents should consider moving out. Baltimore was ranked among the top ten cities people should consider leaving, coming in at No. 9. The analysis considered annual personal income, crime rates, air quality, unemployment, population change, cost of living, and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the recent launch of a new ad campaign featuring Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews to increase public awareness about addiction, reduce stigma and provide information on how Marylanders can seek help. In recognition of this campaign, Governor Wes Moore issued a citation (PDF) honoring the Baltimore Ravens and their partnership […]
TOWSON, MD—In an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of Baltimore County communities, the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) will be sending out Service Line Material Notification letters to residential, commercial, and industrial customers whose properties have water service lines constructed of, or possibly constructed of, lead. The notification letters, which are expected to reach affected customers via […]
ROSEDALE, MD—After 50 years serving the CCBC Essex community, the Wellness and Athletics Center recently received a well-deserved $16.8 million makeover. “The Essex Wellness and Athletic Center renovation has created a stunning space for our students, faculty, staff and teams that instills CCBC and Knight pride immediately upon entry into the facility,” said Melissa Miller, director of College Athletics. “The […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland man has been sentenced to prison for selling more than $1.6 million worth of fake nursing diplomas, transcripts and licenses, that allowed people to become nurses without completing the necessary coursework. Ejike Sìe Asiaghunam, 55. of Upper Marlboro, was sentenced in federal court in Maryland on Monday to 21 months in prison and two years of supervised […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Cowenton-Improvement Association says it is seeking legal council after alleging that Baltimore County officials violated County Code last month with regard to a proposed Evans Funeral Chapel crematorium in White Marsh. Several public meetings have been held regarding the proposed crematorium and area residents and public officials have expressed concerns over the potential pollution and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Johns Hopkins Health System has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a federal lawsuit accusing it of discriminating against people with disabilities by denying them equal access to medical care. The lawsuit alleges that Johns Hopkins violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to allow patients with disabilities to be accompanied by a support person, such as […]
TOWSON, MD—The College of Health Professions building at Towson University has officially opened, bringing with it 10 specialty labs, 10 patient exam rooms, and eight speech and audiology research labs. The building also has a 350-seat auditorium with three different screen monitors and two entry levels. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, September 12, 2024. In one of the […]