ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore this week announced three key appointments to state boards and commissions. Jill P. Carter was appointed to the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals. The board adjudicates disputes between state agencies, contractors, and vendors doing business with Maryland. Carter, a long-time advocate for civil rights and community leader, has served as a Maryland legislator for over […]
UPDATE 3: Police say a loaded AK-47 has been recovered as part of the investigation into this incident. UPDATE 2: Police have identified the victim in this shooting. UPDATE: Police believe this was a targeted incident and that the shooter and victims knew one another. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Detectives ask anyone with information about […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday announced the state’s first three cold-related deaths for the 2024-2025 winter season. All three individuals were men, two in their 60s and one in his 30s. Two deaths occurred in Baltimore City, while the third was in Baltimore County. The first death was reported on November 23, with the other two occurring […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—’Tis the season for giving, and the Red Cross has partnered with Chick-fil-A to host a holiday blood drive at White Marsh Mall. The event will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. All donors will receive an exclusive long-sleeve Red Cross t-shirt plus a free Chick-fil-A sandwich card. The event will take […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is making $30 million in federal funding available to build 29 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along designated EV Alternative Fuel Corridors in the state. This announcement marks the second round of funding under the Maryland Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. The funding aims to further expand the state’s EV charging network, […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A winning $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Baltimore County for Monday night’s drawing, according to Maryland Lottery officials. The ticket was purchased at Perry Hall BP, located at 8809 Belair Road. The winning numbers for the Dec. 16 drawing were 9, 30, 33, 57 and 61, with a Powerball of 17. The Power Play multiplier was 2. Maryland […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The following is an update from Fifth District Councilman David Marks on the search for a new Baltimore County Executive: A new Baltimore County Executive will be inaugurated in early January to complete the term of John Olszewski, Jr., elected to Congress. I would like to thank those who have submitted their names to replace County Executive Olszewski, and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—It’s the most wonderful time of the year—when we deck the halls, sip hot cocoa, and gather ‘round to watch our favorite Christmas movies for the 847th time. These festive flicks are as much a part of our holiday traditions as mistletoe and questionable eggnog – but which Christmas movie does Maryland love the most? The elves at gaming […]