Nottingham MD

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

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on February 20, 2025 by News Desk

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

Posted on February 20, 2025 by News Desk

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 […]

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

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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. […]

Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Rescue & Marine to build state-of-the-art rescue boat

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Rescue & Marine’s Marine Emergency Team 21 on Wednesday announced plans to contract with Ocean Craft Marine to build a new, state-of-the-art rescue boat. This significant investment will enhance the team’s capabilities and improve its response to maritime emergencies throughout the region. The new vessel will be a 6.5-meter (23-foot) rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB), […]

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Amazon driver runs over woman in Baltimore hit-and-run, Baltimore County man turns himself in [VIDEO]

Posted on February 20, 2025 by News Desk

UPDATE: Felony charges have been dropped and Jerome Young now faces a maximum of three years in prison. He still faces negligent and reckless driving offenses. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—An Amazon driver has turned himself in after being caught on video running over a woman in a Baltimore City hit-and-run. The accident occurred at around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, […]

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Police investigating local armed robbery, multiple burglaries

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported this month. At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025, an armed suspect robbed someone in the unit block of Polaris Court in Hillendale (21234) before fleeing. At approximately 4 a.m. on Monday, February 10, a suspect burglarized a business located in the 8800-block of Belair Road in Nottingham […]

Maryland considers sugary drink tax

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland lawmakers are considering a new tax on sugary drinks that would raise nearly $500 million annually, potentially making it the first state to impose a $0.02-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages. The proposed legislation, House Bill 1469, dubbed the “For our Kids Act,” aims to fund free school meals, child care subsidies, and the state’s general fund. The bill, […]

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