Goucher College breaks ground on new Science Center

TOWSON, MD—Goucher College celebrated the groundbreaking for the Judy C. Lewent ’70 Science Center on April 24, 2025. The 44,000-square-foot, $50 million project is expected to open in Fall 2027. The Lewent Science Center will be a LEED-rated addition to the Hoffberger Science building. It will feature state-of-the-art labs and learning spaces designed to support science education. The groundbreaking ceremony […]

Crews to patch pavement on ramps along I-695 in Towson starting Sunday night

TOWSON, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration has announced that overnight ramp closures and detours will begin on I-695 in the Towson area this weekend as part of a pavement patching project. The work will begin Sunday night and is expected to be finished by mid-May, weather permitting. The project is part of a $12.8 million contract for paving interstate and […]

Maryland State Police honor Trooper of the Year, top employees for 2024

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police have announced their top employees for 2024, recognizing Trooper First Class Jack Hadley as Trooper of the Year. Hadley, a member of the Maryland State Apprehension Team, was honored for his work in apprehending dangerous fugitives. In 2024, he located and apprehended 77 fugitives wanted on a combined 109 felony and 31 misdemeanor warrants. Hadley […]

Registration now open for MPT’s ‘Chesapeake Collectibles’ season 13 taping event in October

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Maryland Public Television is looking for collectors across the region who want to share stories of their prized possessions at a two-day taping event for its popular weekly series Chesapeake Collectibles. The event takes place on October 4 and 5 at the statewide public TV network’s Owings Mills studios. Chesapeake Collectibles has entertained, surprised, and enlightened MPT viewers […]

Rosedale man, two Baltimore men sentenced for dozens armed robberies

BALTIMORE, MD—Three Baltimore men have been sentenced for their roles in a string of at least 45 armed robberies across Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Howard County. Corey Sabb, 20, Dewayne Sanders, 20, and Allen Hill, 19, were sentenced on April 22, 2025, by the Honorable Nancy Purpura of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. The group terrorized communities from […]

Six BCPS schools earn Maryland Green School status

TOWSON, MD—Six Baltimore County public schools were named among the newest Maryland Green Schools and Centers by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education. Those schools are: Carroll Manor Elementary School; Hebbville Elementary School; Logan Elementary School; Rossville Elementary School; George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology; and Pikesville High School This announcement brings the total number of […]

Board of Public Works approves $950 million for projects across Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, Gov. Wes Moore, and Treasurer Dereck Davis approved 95 initiatives representing a total expenditure of more than $ 950 million during Wednesday’s meeting of the Board of Public Works. During the meeting, the Board approved a new 10-year lease to relocate one of the Office of the Comptroller’s 11 regional branch offices from Elkton in […]