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Governor Moore directs Maryland Aviation Administration to conduct new procurement for Airport Retail and Concessions Program

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, Governor Wes Moore directed the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) to conduct a new procurement solicitation for the Airport Retail and Concessions Program for the Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport. The new procurement solicitation cancels the solicitation and the contract award recommendation by the previous administration. With more than 9 million enplanements, BWI Marshall is the busiest commercial […]

Governor Hogan announces activation of emergency response operations for winter storm, urges caution for holiday travel

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that the state has activated emergency response operations ahead of the winter storm that is set to enter the region beginning overnight. With the storm expected to create hazardous conditions, state officials are urging Marylanders to closely monitor the forecast and adjust holiday travel plans as necessary, building in extra time in case […]

BWI hits new record high on Monday

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The recent mid-autumn warm stretch led to a new record being set in Baltimore. A record high of 81 degrees was recorded at BWI on Monday, November 7th. the previous record was 77 degrees set back in 2020. The National Weather Service says numerous high temperature records for were broken or tied on Monday, with several locations across the […]

Governor Hogan announces statewide preparedness efforts for remnants of Hurricane Ian

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced statewide preparedness efforts as the remnants of Hurricane Ian move up the mid-Atlantic, leading to coastal flood and gale warnings in the region. Earlier this week, the governor announced the deployment of an Incident Management Team to the State of Florida to assist with the response. “In addition to sending personnel to Florida […]

MDOT MVA launches Maryland Mobile ID in Apple Wallet

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration this week announced the launch of Maryland Mobile ID in Apple Wallet, providing Marylander residents with an easy, fast, and secure, digital version of their MDOT MVA-issued driver’s license or state ID card. Maryland residents can choose to add their driver’s license or state identification card to Apple Wallet, and seamlessly […]

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MDOT announces masks now optional at BWI Marshall Airport, on MTA Transit Systems

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

HANOVER, MD—The Transportation Security Administration has rescinded the security directives requiring mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs that were scheduled to take effect on Tuesday. Effective immediately, masks are now optional in the terminal and on flights arriving and departing from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Masks also are now optional on all Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland […]

Governor Hogan announces new cargo record for BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) set a new annual record for cargo operations in 2021, with more than 618.8 million pounds of cargo transported—an increase of 4% compared to 2020. In 2021, BWI’s cargo operations accounted for more than 55% of the total air cargo flown through the region’s three major […]

Governor Hogan declares state of emergency, mobilizes National Guard ahead of winter storm

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday declared a state of emergency and mobilized members of the Maryland National Guard ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring several inches of snowfall to most of the state and up to 12 inches to the lower Eastern Shore. The emergency declaration includes Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, […]

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