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Baltimore County government offices to close on Thursday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day. Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 testing sites will be closed, and CountyRide vans will not operate. Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 vaccination clinics will operate as scheduled, parking meters must be fed, and Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages […]

Baltimore County government offices, MVA & VEIP stations to be closed on Labor Day

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Several local government offices and facilities will be closed for the Labor Day holiday. Baltimore County Government Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day. Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 testing sites will be closed, and CountyRide vans will not operate. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library […]

Maryland man facing federal charges for allegedly sending threatening emails to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Francis Collins at NIH

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

GREENBELT, MD—A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Thomas Patrick Connally, Jr., 56, for the federal charges of threats against a federal official and interstate communication containing a threat to harm, specifically for sending emails threatening harm to Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Francis Collins, the current Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The criminal complaint was […]

Baltimore County Animal Services: 11 animals dead following seizure from White Hall dog rescue

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALDWIN, MD—Baltimore County Animals Services on Wednesday provided an update on an update to an animal welfare complaint initially investigated earlier this month. Officials say the initial complaint was received on June 28 at “Don’t Be a Bully” dog rescue in White Hall. The investigation resulted in the seizure of 48 dogs of various ages that were found in areas […]

St. Jude Medical agrees to pay $27 million for allegedly selling defective heart devices

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—St. Jude Medical, Inc. has agreed to pay $27 million to settle allegations under the False Claims Act that, between November 2014 and October 2016, it knowingly sold defective heart devices to health care facilities that, in turn, implanted the devices into patients insured by federal healthcare programs. St. Jude was acquired by Abbott Laboratories in January 2017. The […]

Animal welfare seizure results in temporary suspension of services at Baltimore County Animal Services in Baldwin

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: To date, 11 animals that were removed from the rescue have died due to illness. Original story below… ====== BALDWIN, MD—Baltimore County Animal Services recently responded to an animal welfare complaint that resulted in the seizure of 48 dogs of various ages. The animals were found in areas with no air conditioning, some did not have water, and others […]

Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Carney

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

CARNEY, MD—A sanitary sewer has overflowed in the 2400-block of Cub Hill Road this weekend following heavy rains and flooding, according to Councilman David Marks. A ten-inch diameter line ruptured, causing a large overflow discharging into a tributary of the Gunpowder River. The overflow was reported by a resident and Bureau of Utility crews responded. Councilman Marks says a contractor […]

Olszewski announces premium pay for Baltimore County employees, first responders amid continued service during COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—In recognition of the critical services Baltimore County government employees have continued to provide amid the COVID-19 pandemic, County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced that the County will provide one-time premium pay of $3,000 for first responders, public safety, and public health employees as well as one-time premium pay of $1,000 for all other eligible County employees. These […]

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