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Governor Moore visits Maryland State Department of Education in support of investment in public education, child care

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building in Baltimore to meet with Interim State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey Wright, State Board of Education leadership, and Maryland State Department of Education employees. The visit to the agency’s headquarters marked the first by a governor in more than a decade. “We owe it to […]

Baltimore officials warn of fraudulent QR code ‘scan to pay’ stickers on parking meters

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Officials are warning Baltimore motorists of a new scam that’s popping up on area streets. The Parking Authority of Baltimore City (PABC) says scammers have been placing stickers on local parking meters that say “Scan to pay” and feature a QR code. Officials say these stickers are not legitimate. Tiffany James, Communications Manager for PABC, told Baltimore Fishbowl that […]

Baltimore man sentenced to 22 years in prison for producing child pornography

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been sentenced to prison for producing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander this week sentenced Jose Hilario Aldana-Moreno, 37, of Baltimore, Maryland, to 22 years in federal prison, followed by 40 years of supervised release, for sexual exploitation of a child to produce of child pornography. Judge Hollander also ordered that, upon his […]

Governor Moore unveils ENOUGH Act with support from local officials, community leaders [VIDEO]

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week unveiled the ENOUGH Act, a first-in-the-nation state-level effort to end concentrated poverty. Joined at LIFE Ministries Church in Brooklyn by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller; Senate President Bill Ferguson; Speaker of the House Adrienne A. Jones; Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott; Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter; Baltimore Community Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr. Shanaysha Sauls; […]

Gas prices rise as oil creeps higher

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The nation’s average price of gasoline has seen a weekly gain, rising 4.5 cents from a week ago to $3.07 per gallon this week 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 4.1 cents from a month ago and 41.2 cents […]

Flood Watch issued for Sunday morning in Baltimore area

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 1:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Forecasters say the combination of moderate to locally heavy rainfall coupled with increased upstream snow melt into area watersheds will likely lead to flooding. Six-hour rain totals could easily […]

Baltimore man nabbed in series of arrests targeting drug-trafficking organizations nationwide

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man is one of nearly 200 people who have been charged as part of a series of arrests targeting large-scale drug-trafficking organizations operating throughout the United States. “Over just three days and across 10 states, the Justice Department has charged nearly 200 individuals for their alleged roles in major drug trafficking operations,” said Attorney General Merrick B. […]

Governor Moore, Governor Kelly highlight local businesses in bet ahead of Ravens vs. Chiefs AFC Championship Game

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore on Friday announced a bet with Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on the outcome of the upcoming Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs Conference Championship game, which will take place this Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Governor Moore is wagering crab pies from Crust By Mack Bake House, a Baltimore-based business. Governor Kelly […]

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