Bengies Road

Senator J.B. Jennings secures funding for Bengies Road Sanitary Sewer System Extension

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MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings on Tuesday announced the securing of $500,000 in Senate funding for the Bengies Road Sanitary Sewer System Extension project in Baltimore County. This vital infrastructure investment will significantly improve the quality of life for residents and enhance public health and environmental protection in the community. The $500,000 allocation will go toward extending sanitary sewer services […]

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Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant

Maryland Department of the Environment announces $1.7 million in community projects, progress on pollution reduction at Back River and Patapsco River Wastewater Treatment Plants

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ESSEX, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment, Chesapeake Bay Trust, and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced grants for 21 community-driven environmental projects at two major wastewater treatment plants. The $1.7 million in funding aims to improve water quality, reduce pollution, and enhance green spaces. The announcement was made at Cox’s Point Park in Essex on Back River, where significant progress […]

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FTC’s new click-to-cancel rule simplifies online subscription cancellations

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BALTIMORE, MD—Consumers will now have an easier time canceling recurring subscriptions and memberships online thanks to a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule. The “Click-to-Cancel” rule, which went into effect on Sunday, April 13, 2025, aims to make it simpler for consumers to navigate online cancellation processes, which can often be confusing and difficult. The rule, supported by Attorney General […]

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No More Power Lines group says Brandon Shores project violates aviation safety standards

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KINGSVILLE, MD—Residents and historical communities in Kingsville are rallying against BGE’s proposed Brandon Shores Mitigation Project, a plan to install a second set of high-voltage power lines through historically significant and environmentally sensitive areas in Harford County and Baltimore County. The project has drawn sharp criticism from local officials, who argue it poses a threat to the region’s character and […]

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REAL ID Maryland

TSA to enforce REAL ID mandate starting in May 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC—The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that starting May 7, 2025, it will begin enforcing the REAL ID Act, requiring passengers to present REAL ID-compliant identification at TSA security checkpoints nationwide. This includes all airline passengers 18 years and older, including TSA PreCheck members. The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005, aims to enhance security by making fraudulent […]

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Gas prices fall for first time in a month

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BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has fallen for the first time in nearly a month, according to GasBuddy. The decline is attributed to a drop in oil prices, which have been impacted by concerns over the impact of U.S. tariffs and OPEC+ restoring production faster than expected. The national average gas price fell 8.2 cents compared […]

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