Electric Vehicles

Governor Moore aims for 100% of passenger car, light truck sales to be electric by model year 2035

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UPDATE: The Maryland on Tuesday blasted Governor Moore’s announcement. Original story below… ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced Maryland’s adoption of the multi-state Advanced Clean Cars II rule. Maryland is moving quickly to adopt the regulation, which requires manufacturers to continuously increase the share of electric vehicles they sell, reaching 100% of passenger car and light truck sales by […]

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Elected Officials Clean Up White Marsh Boulevard 20230311

Elected officials clean up portion of White Marsh Boulevard

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Elected officials gathered on Saturday morning to clean up a portion of White Marsh Boulevard. Several bags of litter were gathered during the collective effort. “Many thanks to Delegate Nick Allen, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki, Bradley Lang, and Leo Thuman,” said Councilman David Marks. “We’ll be coordinating with the Maryland State Highway Administration to finish the job.” Additional photos can […]

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Baltimore County Johnny Olszewski Crab Bot Announcement 20230307

Baltimore County expands crab pot debris removal, begins oyster shell recycling [VIDEO]

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ESSEX, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski visited the Essex waterfront on Tuesday morning to spotlight the second year of a program to remove derelict crab pots and fishing gear from the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay, and announced a collection site for oyster shell recycling. In conjunction with Maryland non-profit Oyster Recovery Partnership, the County program has mapped thousands of […]

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Wind Turbine Green Energy

Baltimore County awarded over $2 million to grow emerging offshore wind workforce

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TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced that Baltimore County was awarded over $2 million in federal American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge funding through the Maryland Department of Labor to connect residents to regional training programs and apprenticeships for career paths in offshore wind industry. “The legacy of Sparrows Point is one built on good jobs for families, […]

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Maryland Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Zone 20230306

Maryland Department of Agriculture expands spotted lanternfly quarantine zone

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Agriculture this week expanded its spotted lanternfly quarantine to include the following counties: Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, Washington and Wicomico, as well as Baltimore City. This quarantine is effective immediately, and restricts the movement of regulated articles that might contain the […]

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Wooden Barrel

Baltimore County hosting compost bin, rain barrel sale through April 12

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County is hosting on online sale for compost bins and rain barrels to enable residents to celebrate Earth Day through the sustainable practices of home composting and rainwater reuse. Compost bins are available for $55 and rain barrels for $65 (tax included) and can be ordered through Wednesday, April 12. Orders will be available for pickup on Saturday, […]

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LaFarge Quarry Community Meeting 20230223

Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga attend community meeting regarding potential development at Lafarge Quarry

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MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga joined more than one hundred citizens at a community meeting about proposed development in eastern Baltimore County on Thursday evening. There is significant outcry over the future development of 400 acres of the former LaFarge Quarry property on Earls Road in the White Marsh/Middle River area. “We are hearing serious concerns from […]

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