Maryland becomes Technology First State

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Department of Health’s Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) this week hosted a kickoff event highlighting Governor Larry Hogan’s August 15, 2022 proclamation making Maryland a Technology First State. Maryland becomes the eighth U.S. state to launch the initiative, which aims to benefit people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by expanding access to technology to improve the quality of […]

Baltimore County attorney convicted of laundering over $1 million in drug money

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal jury has convicted a Baltimore County attorney on conspiracy to commit money laundering charges. The conviction of Kenneth Wendell Ravenell, 61, of Monkton, was announced by First Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Phil Selden; Special Agent in Charge Darrell J. Waldon of the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation, Washington, D.C. Field Office; […]

2.1-magnitude earthquake hits Maryland

COLUMBIA, MD—Another earthquake hit the Maryland region on Wednesday morning. Clarksville in Howard County experienced a 2.1-magnitude earthquake at 2:11 a.m. on Wednesday. The “Did You Feel It” page from the U.S. Geological Survey has responses centered within 20 miles of Columbia. Reports from Silver Spring to Eldersburg recorded “very light” to “light” shaking & no damage. Two earthquakes were […]

Governor Hogan welcomes new troopers during Maryland State Police 152nd Trooper Candidate Class graduation [VIDEO]

COLUMBIA, MD—As Governor Larry Hogan and other state officials and proud family members looked on, trooper candidates raised their right hands on Friday and took an oath to serve and protect the people of Maryland as they officially became state troopers during the graduation ceremony for the Maryland State Police 152ND Trooper Candidate Class. The Maryland State Police Academy graduation […]