BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore officials have announced a citywide hiring event that will be held on April 25, 2024, in collaboration with over 15 city agencies and quasi-ages. The Baltimore Is Hiring event aims to connect local job seekers with employment opportunities within the city government sector, with a focus on historically hard-to-fill positions. The event will feature information sessions from numerous […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Chilly weather is sticking around a bit longer in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for the overnight hours. The advisory will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024. Forecasters say temperatures as low as 34 degrees will result in frost formation, which could kill sensitive […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Friday announced the start of the Port of Baltimore Worker Support Program, which will provide temporary cash assistance to eligible workers who have lost income and work hours due to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The $15 million program, established through executive order and authorized by the Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade (PORT) […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Police say they have taken down a large, regional drug trafficking organization following an extensive, months-long investigation. At approximately 4 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, Baltimore Police Department detectives with the Group Violence Unit executed a total of eight warrants in partnership with SWAT teams, Anne Arundel County members, Baltimore County members, the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As the warmer weather begins to arrive in Baltimore, the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City and the Baltimore Police Commissioner have announced plans to increase enforcement against illegal dirt bike activity. The announcement comes after a rise in illegal dirt bike activity, which has been a concern for many in the city. In response to the issue, the Baltimore […]
The following is a legislative update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Over the last few years, many communities in Maryland have been plagued with a significant increase in crime. The carnival at White Marsh Mall was canceled recently due to juvenile disturbances. The other day, a near mob scene occurred at Towson Mall related to unruly kids. We […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) finds itself in a tough spot, as the facility has more dogs in the shelter than it has kennel space to house them. As a result, BARCS is waiving the adoption fees for all animals at the shelter from Thursday, April 18 through Sunday, April 21, 2024. BARCS is the open-admission […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED) is currently accepting applications for the Port Business Wage Subsidy program. The $1 million program, funded by the City of Baltimore, is designed to support businesses and their employees impacted by the Key Bridge collapse. The program is open to businesses located in Baltimore City and that have been affected […]