Uzbekistani man convicted of sex offense arrested by ICE in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested an Uzbekistani native convicted of fourth-degree sex offense in Owings Mills on February 4, 2025. Islom Gaziev, 65, had been convicted of fourth-degree sex offense in Carroll County in 2024.  He entered the United States legally in October 2015 via John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. He later violated […]

Baltimore County to intervene in transmission line project

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County will formally intervene in the Maryland Public Service Commission’s review of a proposed high-voltage transmission line project, County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced Monday. The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project would involve construction of a 145-mile-long overhead transmission line from a site near Conowingo Dam through Baltimore and Carroll counties to a substation in Pennsylvania. The Maryland Piedmont Reliability […]

Maryland State Police to ramp up enforcement statewide over Super Bowl weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout the Super Bowl weekend. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on aggressive, distracted and impaired driving while conducting increased saturation patrols along roadways where impaired driving related crashes often occur. Enforcement efforts […]

Governor Wes Moore delivers Maryland’s 2025 State of the State address [VIDEO, FULL TEXT]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week delivered his third State of the State address. Before a joint session of the Maryland General Assembly, the governor spoke about investing in industries of the future, reforming the tax code, and investing in Marylanders by meeting crisis with courage in the face of one of the most challenging and consequential legislative sessions in […]

Maryland Department of Transportation releases $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has released its $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget for fiscal years 2025-30. The budget fully funds and revives projects that prioritize safety and reliability while driving economic growth statewide. “Maryland deserves and demands to have a safe and reliable transportation system that is accessible for all to use and helps drive our ability […]

Taquitos sold at ALDI recalled over metal contamination concerns

BALTIMORE, MD—A brand of frozen chicken and cheese taquitos has been recalled over concerns about potential metal contamination, a federal agency announced. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bestway Sandwiches Inc. recalled around 24,870 pounds of the taquitos, which may be contaminated with pieces of metal. The recalled product was sold at ALDI grocery stores […]

Maryland invests $3.6M in land conservation, park upgrades

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works this week announced the allocation of $3.6 million in grants to enhance parks and safeguard land across the state. The funds will support various projects through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), including land acquisition, park improvements, and the protection of natural resources through conservation easements. One of the most significant grants, totaling nearly […]

FREEDOM ROCKS 2024: FFCU’s epic night of music, fun, and giving back

ROSEDALE, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union, through the Freedom to Help Foundation, hosted its first-ever Freedom Rocks ’24 Bull and Shrimp Roast on Saturday, November 16, raising over $21,000 to support its mission of enriching the community. The event brought together attendees for a night filled with food, fun, and philanthropy at Boumi Shriners in Rosedale. The proceeds from the sold-out […]