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Next public meeting on BGE Brandon Shores project to be held in Perry Hall in September

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PERRY HALL, MD—Officials have announced that another in-person meeting will be held in Perry Hall in September to discuss the BGE Brandon Shores transmission upgrade project. The project will affect Middle River, White Marsh, Kingsville, Fallston, and other areas in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The project is necessary due to the announced retirement of Talen Energy’s Brandon […]

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Maryland invests $20 million in education programs, online educational tool to be deployed in Baltimore County

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland has announced a $20 million investment in education by funding a partnership between Arnold Ventures and the Maryland State Department of Education to scale and expand successful programs that provide students with support in math. The initiative, Maryland Partnership for Proven Programs, will use matching funds from both parties to support selected programs that are […]

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$73 million awarded for Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority has awarded a $73 million contract to Kiewit Infrastructure Co., which will be responsible for the complete design and construction of the new Francis Scott Key Bridge. The bridge, located in Baltimore, is part of a critical infrastructure project that is aimed at improving safety and efficiency. Officials say the two-phase Progressive Design-Build process will […]

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Walmart recalls apple juice over high arsenic levels

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BALTIMORE, MD—Walmart’s Great Value Apple Juice supplier has recalled more than 9,500 cases due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, exceeding the FDA limit of 10 ppb. The recall affects 8-ounce plastic bottles sold in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, […]

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Maryland Department of Labor announces $1.8 million in funding for cyber ranges to address cybersecurity workforce gap

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor on Tuesday announced that it is providing $1.8 million in funding to support the development of cyber ranges that will provide in-demand cybersecurity training to close a critical workforce gap. The initiative is part of the state’s efforts to address a projected cybersecurity skills gap of over 30,000 vacancies in 2023. The funding will […]

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West Nile Virus detected in Baltimore resident

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BALTIMORE, MD—The West Nile virus has been detected in an adult living in the Baltimore area. This is the first confirmed human case of the virus in Maryland this year. The Maryland Department of Health says the patient has already recovered from the infection. West Nile Virus is transmitted to people by mosquitoes that have been infected by feeding on […]

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Baltimore County launches safety camera program to catch drivers who illegally pass school buses

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has announced a new school bus camera safety program that will send fines to drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. The $250 fines will be for those who pass stopped school buses with red lights activated. The new program aims to deter dangerous driving habits around school buses. The Baltimore County Police Department […]

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111,000 Baltimore County students gear up for new school year

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TOWSON, MD—More than 111,000 Baltimore County students are preparing for the start of a new school on Monday morning. The students will head to 176 schools, centers, and programs across the county for the 2024-2025 academic year, according to Baltimore County Public Schools. “New school years are always filled with excitement and promise,” said Dr. Myriam Rogers, Superintendent of Baltimore […]

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