Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project

Baltimore County to intervene in transmission line project

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County will formally intervene in the Maryland Public Service Commission’s review of a proposed high-voltage transmission line project, County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced Monday. The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project would involve construction of a 145-mile-long overhead transmission line from a site near Conowingo Dam through Baltimore and Carroll counties to a substation in Pennsylvania. The Maryland Piedmont Reliability […]

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Gas Station Pump

Gas prices tick higher across the nation

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BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price inched up 4.8 cents this week, reaching $3.09 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This increase is attributed to refinery issues and trade policy uncertainties. Up 2.2 cents from a month ago, the national average is 9.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. While the national average remains lower than last year, prices […]

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Baltimore County family inducted into Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Deford family of Baltimore County has been inducted into the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame. The honor was bestowed upon them by Governor Wes Moore at the 55th Annual Taste of Maryland Agriculture event, held Thursday, February 6 at Maryland Live! Casino and Hotel. The Deford family represents the 56th inductee into the hall of fame. The Governor’s […]

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Super Bowl LIX Maryland State Police

Attorney General warns of Super Bowl scams, fraud

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BALTIMORE, MD—Super Bowl LIX is almost here, but scammers have been working all year-long to come up with new ways to take advantage of unsuspecting fans. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning consumers to be vigilant against fraud related to betting, tickets or prizes, streaming services, and even merchandise. Common Super Bowl Scams: Online Betting Scams: Illegal betting websites […]

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Drone Flying

Baltimore man faces federal charges after flying drone over M&T Bank Stadium during NFL Wild Card game

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BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man is facing federal charges after he illegally flew a drone over M&T Bank Stadium last month. A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Alexis Perez Suarez, 43, of Baltimore, on federal felony charges related to flying a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during the Ravens’ National Football League Wild Card Game on January 11, 2025. […]

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Police: 16,540 citations issued under new Baltimore County school bus safety program [VIDEO]

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department says that thousands of citations have been issued to local drivers illegally passing school buses in recent months. A new school bus camera program went into effect last last year and citations began being issued on November 4, 2024.  On Wednesday, police said that 16,540 citations had been issued under the new initiative. The […]

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KEY BRIDGE REBUILD: Governor Moore unveils design for new Francis Scott Key Bridge

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday revealed the design for the new Francis Scott Key Bridge, which will span the Patapsco River, nearly a year after the original bridge collapsed into the water following a ship collision that killed six construction workers. The new bridge, presented at a ceremony in Baltimore, will be a cable-stayed structure, connecting Curtis Bay […]

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