Board of Public Works approves $1.7 million for land conservation in Baltimore, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, and Queen Anne’s counties

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works this week approved more than $1.7 million in grants to help local governments and land trusts buy land and conservation easements to protect natural resources and create parks. The money was from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Program Open Space Local and Rural Legacy programs. Governor Wes Moore, Treasurer Dereck E. Davis, […]

45-year-old killed in fatal White Marsh crash

WHITE MARSH, MD—Police are investigating after an early morning crash in White Marsh left one person dead. At just before 4:45 a.m. on February 27, 2025, officers responded to the area of Pulaski Highway and Ebenezer Road following reports of a multi-vehicle crash. When officers arrived on scene they located a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and 2020 International MV607 box truck […]

Perry Hall High School Spanish teacher inducted into local hall of fame

PERRY HALL, MD—A Spanish teacher at Perry Hall High School is being recognized for two major achievements. Edwin Pérez was recently appointed to serve as Mid-Atlantic Region Director for the Hispanic Caucus of the National Education Association. Perez was also recently inducted into the Maryland Commission on Hispanic Affairs’ Maryland Hispanic Heroes Hall of Fame.

Maryland AG Brown joins coalition against organized retail crime

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 states and territories urging Congress to pass legislation addressing the rise of organized retail crime. The coalition highlighted the significant financial losses and impact on consumers and businesses caused by this growing problem. Organized retail crime, which includes cargo theft and other forms of coordinated criminal activity […]