Maryland State Department of Education MSDE

MSDE makes more than $12 million investment through Maryland Works grant to bolster infrastructure for sustainable pipeline toward industry-aligned apprenticeship programs

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced today the nine recipients of the Maryland Works grant. MSDE awarded $12.2 million to six local education agencies (LEA) and three intermediaries. The awardees will use the funds to invest in foundational systems and processes needed to structure and sustain high-quality college and career pathways that are responsive to market demand. […]

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Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Friday in Baltimore area

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases, and the elderly. The effects […]

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Code Red MDE

Code Red Air Quality Alert issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

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BALTIMORE, MD—As wildfire smoke from Canada continues to make its way into the state, the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert for Thursday in the Baltimore area. A Code Red Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy for the general population. The effects of air pollution can […]

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Baltimore painter claims winning $50,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off purchased in Rosedale

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ROSEDALE, MD—A lucky Baltimore man who makes a living as a painter will soon have a lot of new walls to splash color on, thanks to a $50,000 top-prize scratch-off win. The happy player plans to buy a new home for his family after winning $50,000 on a $50,000 Cash scratch-off. The 46-year-old told officials that he enjoys playing Maryland […]

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Code Orange Air Quality Alert Baltimore Washington

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Wednesday in Baltimore

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the […]

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Flood Warning issued for Baltimore area

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BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for portions of the Baltimore area and parts of Harford County. The warning will remain in effect until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Locations that will experience flooding include Baltimore City, Cockeysville, Towson, Bel Air, Catonsville, Parkville, Carney, Perry Hall, Arbutus, Rosedale, Rossville, Brooklyn Park, Timonium, White Marsh, […]

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Water mains rupture near Parkville, Overlea

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BALTIMORE, MD—Crews are working on two water mains that ruptured in northeast Baltimore on Tuesday morning. A water main break was reported early on June 27 in the 3000-block of Woodhome Avenue near Harford Road (21234). A second water main break occurred in the unit block of Chesley Avenue in Overlea (21206). There has been no ETA on repairs.  Motorists […]

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NWS Baltimore Severe Thunderstorm Watch 20230626

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area on Monday

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UPDATE: The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been extended until 11 p.m. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023. Forecasters say damaging wind gusts and large hail are the main threats associated with these storms. […]

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