Governor Moore joins U.S Treasury, federal leaders to announce $10 million investment to support small businesses in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland is set to receive $10 million in federal grant money meant to help small businesses expand and grow. The governor’s office says the money will help connect small business owners with the resources needed to take advantage of economic opportunities. The funds are coming from the State Small Business Credit Initiative Investing in America Small […]

Maryland certifies three marinas as ‘clean marinas’ for exemplary pollution reduction efforts

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has certified three marinas as “clean marinas”, part of an effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay. The marinas are Lighthouse Point Marina in Baltimore City; Hartge Yacht Harbor of Galesville, Anne Arundel County; and Tradewinds Marina of Middle River, Baltimore County. The certification comes after the three locations that were inspected showed that […]

THE AVENUE at White Marsh 2024 Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting dates announced

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The dates for two more annual holiday traditions at THE AVENUE at White Marsh have been set for this year.  It had previously been announced that the 2024 Holiday Parade would be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024. 2024 Tree Lighting THE AVENUE’s 27th annual Tree Lighting ceremony will take place on Friday, November 22, 2024. Holiday music will […]

Parkville Middle School paraeducator named Maryland Education Support Professional of the Year

PARKVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Education Association has named Meghan Anderson of Parkville Middle School as its Education Support Professional of the Year. The honor was presented to Anderson on Friday, September 6th. Anderson was considered for the statewide honor after being named Paraeducator of the Year in May by Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County (ESPBC). “I am deeply honored […]

Two Baltimore County men sentenced for armed carjackings

BALTIMORE, MD—Two Baltimore County men were sentenced to federal prison on Monday, September 9, 2024, for their involvement in three armed carjackings, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Maryland announced. Franklin Jay Smith, 34, of Catonsville, received 9 years in prison for carjacking and 60 months consecutive for use of a firearm during a crime. Davon Tramont Dorsey, 30, of Gwynn Oak […]

New Baltimore County fire chief nominated

UPDATE: Joseph Dixon has been sworn in as Baltimore County Fire Chief. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department could soon be getting a new fire chief. Joseph Dixon was nominated by County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday. Dixon began his career as a firefighter in Howard County in 1993. He has served in many different roles including […]