BALTIMORE, MD—A new study by Rocket Moving examined all 50 states and their cities, using seven key factors to identify why residents should consider moving out. Baltimore was ranked among the top ten cities people should consider leaving, coming in at No. 9. The analysis considered annual personal income, crime rates, air quality, unemployment, population change, cost of living, and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) this week announced that it is offering free AI courses and workshops to state employees. This is part of an effort to make the technology more accessible and responsible for the public sector. The State of Maryland’s educational AI resources are made possible through its partnership with InnovateUS, a non-profit organization dedicated […]
TOWSON, MD—In an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of Baltimore County communities, the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) will be sending out Service Line Material Notification letters to residential, commercial, and industrial customers whose properties have water service lines constructed of, or possibly constructed of, lead. The notification letters, which are expected to reach affected customers via […]
BALTIMORE, MD—For the first time in 8 weeks, the national average price of gasoline edged higher, rising 1.2 cents compared to a week ago, and stands at $3.16 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 18.8 cents […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Fall officially begins on Sunday, September 22 at 8:44 a.m. This year, Maryland’s fall foliage is expected to be different from previous years as many trees are changing color earlier than normal due to drought. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources predicts that the peak of fall colors will be earlier than normal in western Maryland including Garrett, Allegany, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline in the U.S. has continued to drop for the seventh consecutive week, according to data released on Monday by GasBuddy. The average price of gasoline as of September 16 stands at $3.15 per gallon. This is a 26.2 cents per gallon drop from the month before and a 70.5 cents per gallon drop […]
ESSEX, MD—Baltimore Gas and Electric will install a four-mile power cable on Saturday, September 14, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., weather permitting. Drivers can expect a right-lane and shoulder closure of the two-lane ramp from the inner loop and outer loop of I-695 near the MD 702 interchange in Essex. Drivers should stay to the left to access both […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As growing evidence suggests that social media platforms can exacerbate mental health issues among young people, a coalition of 43 attorneys general, including Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, is calling on Congress to pass a law to protect them. In a letter to Congress (PDF), the attorneys general cite research linking young people’s use of social media platforms […]