Governor Moore announces Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 grant recipients

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced this week announced that 43 Maryland businesses will receive a total of $5 million in grants to support their investment in Industry 4.0 technologies. The grants, awarded through the Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 program, aim to help small and mid-sized manufacturers modernize their operations and boost their competitiveness. The Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 program, administered by the […]

Section of Reynolds Road in Kingsville to be closed for emergency repairs

KINGSVILLE, MD—Motorists should be aware that, beginning on Friday, February 21, 2025, a section of Reynolds Road in Kingsville will be closed to allow for emergency repairs to take place along a small bridge structure over an unnamed tributary to the Little Gunpower Falls. The damage to the structure was discovered on the afternoon of Thursday, February 20 following a […]

Nottingham man convicted in 2022 Edgewood murder

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Nottingham man has been convicted in connection with a 2022 homicide in Harford County. On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Anthony Sean Ross Jr., 32, was convicted of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and weapons charges following a five-day jury trial before the Honorable M. Elizabeth Bowen in the Circuit Court for Harford County. Facts presented throughout the trial showed that […]

President Trump appoints Governor Moore to Council of Governors

WASHINGTON, DC—President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced new appointments to the Council of Governors, selecting 10 state leaders to advise on national security, disaster response, and military coordination. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) will serve two-year terms on the council, with Youngkin also acting as co-chair alongside North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D). The […]

Senator J.B. Jennings proposes legislation to enhance flexibility, alter provisions of reserve funds

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings introduced Senate Bill 787 – Cooperative Housing Corporations and Condominiums- Funding of Reserve Accounts and Timing of Reserve Studies, a measure aimed at enhancing the financial planning flexibility of cooperative housing corporations and residential condominiums in Maryland. The bill aims to update existing laws governing reserve studies and funding requirements, ensuring a more balanced approach to […]

Councilman Marks: State solar legislation takes away local input

The following is an op-ed piece from Councilman David Marks. In Maryland, like everywhere throughout the country, local governments obtain their authority from the state government. This is known as Dillon’s Rule, and it means that the Maryland General Assembly can pass laws that preempt the counties. Sometimes it might be warranted, but at other times, it is legislative overreach. […]

Two men arrested following armed road rage incidents in Baltimore County, Prince George’s County

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested and seized loaded firearms from two men following two separate alleged armed road rage incidents in Baltimore County and Prince George’s County. The two suspects have been identified as William Shockey, 71, of Baltimore, and Charles Provost, 70, of College Park. Shockey is charged with first and second-degree assault and related firearm offenses. He […]

2025 Baltimore County Councilmanic Redistricting Commission public hearing to be held in Perry Hall in April

PERRY HALL, MD—The 2025 Baltimore County Councilmanic Redistricting Commission will be holding its second public hearing to gather community input and feedback. This public hearing is primarily intended to gather input regarding the eastside of Baltimore County. The Commission will hold its third public hearing at a later date to primarily gather input regarding the west side of the County. […]