WASHINGTON, DC—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is putting its foot down on distracted driving this month. With April being Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the NHTSA is launching its “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign to highlight the dangers of distracted driving, particularly among young people. The campaign, running from today through April 14th, will feature high-visibility enforcement […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price jumped 10.6 cents this week to $3.21 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This marks the largest weekly increase of the year so far. However, experts predict that the price hike is unlikely to last long due to plummeting oil prices. The recent surge in gas prices is attributed to concerns about the global economy […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus is claiming victory after Governor Wes Moore issued an executive order last week delaying implementation of California’s Advanced Clean Cars (CACC) 11 mandate by two years. The order comes in direct response to the Freedom Caucus’s January 16, 2025 letter calling for Maryland to fully withdraw from the program. “This is a major win for […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—A new report highlights the urgent need for a robust cybersecurity workforce in Maryland, with over 6,500 open positions in the state and Washington, D.C. between December 2023 and January 2024. This demand is projected to grow by nearly 40% over the next decade, according to the “Maryland’s Cybersecurity Talent Strategy” report (PDF), released by the Cyber Maryland Program […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Geological Survey has embarked on a mission to map the Chesapeake Bay’s bottom, using advanced technology to create a detailed picture of the underwater landscape. This initiative aims to identify suitable areas for oyster restoration, crucial for the health of the Bay’s ecosystem. Using a custom-built boat equipped with interferometric side-scan sonar, a magnetometer, and a sub-bottom […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to Joppatowne High School on Thursday afternoon to investigate reports of a natural gas odor. Units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company were able to determine that the source of the odor was a science classroom where gas appliances were being used for science projects. Crews verified there were no hazards prior to clearing the scene. No injuries […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore proclaimed April 2, 2025, as the 142nd annual Maryland Arbor Day celebration. The proclamation was made during the Board of Public Works meeting, where Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Josh Kurtz and the Maryland Forest Service presented tree seedlings to the board members. Following tradition, dozens of eastern redbud seedlings grown at the Ayton […]
The following is an update from the desks of Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As your delegates for eastern Baltimore County, our top priority is to listen to you, stand up for you, and make sure your voices shape the decisions that affect our communities. Right now, we’re in the thick of a battle over the plan to run […]