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Attorney General, MDE file complaint against Joppa developer, homebuilder, contractor over water pollution violations

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JOPPA, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment, on behalf of the Attorney General, has filed a complaint against a developer, homebuilder, and contractor for multiple water pollution violations at the Ridgely’s Reserve development in Harford County. The complaint (PDF), filed Friday in Harford County Circuit Court, alleges that the Ridgely’s Reserve development and its associated sewer line project caused “numerous […]

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Baltimore County Police Department joins forces with FBI Cyber Task Force

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is joining forces with the FBI to bolster the nation’s cyber defenses against a rising tide of cyberthreats. Through the partnership, two Baltimore County Police corporals will become members of the FBI Cyber Task Force, a move that will make them part of 300 task forces across the country with over 140 distinct agencies. […]

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Maryland to offer free online tax filing with IRS Direct File

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland has announced plans to implement the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Direct File online tool to simplify tax season and make tax preparation more affordable for residents. The new service, which is available to more than 700,000 Maryland taxpayers, is expected to save the state’s taxpayers approximately $5.6 million in tax preparation fees on federal returns, […]

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Baltimore reaches $8 million settlement with JUUL in youth marketing case

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BALTIMORE, MD—The e-cigarette company JUUL Labs has agreed to pay $8 million in a multi-million dollar settlement with the city of Baltimore for marketing to minors and endangering the health of city residents, officials announced this week. According to a press release from the city of Baltimore, the settlement came after a lawsuit filed in 2020 by the city alleged […]

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Truck-based mosquito spraying to begin in Parkville area on Wednesday

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PARKVILLE, MD—In response to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-borne diseases, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Baltimore County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas of Parkville. MDA will conduct ultra-low volume truck-based spraying to control adult mosquitoes on Wednesday, September 4th. The spraying will take place after 7:30 p.m. […]

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Local angler reels in Maryland state record blueline tilefish

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that London J. Anthony, from Pasadena, has caught a new state record blueline tilefish. The 20.6-pound, 37.25-inch fish was caught on August 24, while fishing in Poorman’s Canyon off Ocean City. Anthony was using a cut ballyhoo chunk bait while deep-dropping. According to the DNR, Anthony had a long morning […]

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Maryland announces $10.6 million in park improvement, land conservation grants

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced grants totaling $10.6 million that will be used by local governments and land trusts to improve parks, create new green spaces, and enhance existing protected areas. The grants were approved by the Board of Public Works on August 28, 2024, and will fund a variety of projects across the state, including […]

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