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Governor Moore signs executive order establishing Longevity Ready Maryland initiative

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order (PDF) establishing the Longevity Ready Maryland initiative, directing the Maryland Department of Aging to prioritize the well-being of older people, people living with disabilities, and caregivers across all of state government, proactively addressing the needs arising from a growing older adult population. “Our administration made a commitment to honor the […]

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Maryland property values rise 23.4% according to SDAT’s 2024 reassessment

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation has announced its 2024 reassessment of 767,226 “Group 3” residential and commercial properties. In Maryland, there are more than two million property accounts that are split into three groups, each appraised once every three years. The overall statewide value increase for “Group 3” properties was 23.4% since its last reassessment three […]

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Baltimore area may see first accumulating snowfall in two years this weekend

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BALTIMORE, MD—The forecast is becoming a bit more clear with regard to this weekend’s winter storm that is expected to impact the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says that wintry weather is expected across much of the region on Saturday afternoon and into the overnight hours. The greatest impacts from snow and ice will likely be felt in western […]

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Olszewski announces 2024 series of signature budget town hall meetings

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced his sixth annual series of signature town hall meetings to hear from constituents and stakeholders about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY25 budget. Seven meetings, one for each district in Baltimore County, will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members […]

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Select Baltimore County Public Library branches to celebrate ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ on Saturday

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Families are invited to ring in the new year at the Baltimore County Public Library on Saturday. The BCPL branches in Perry Hall, Parkville-Carney, Rosedale, and Essex will celebrate “Noon Year’s Eve” for children from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. December 29, 2023. There will be New Year’s Eve-themed activities and crafts. Children under 8 must be accompanied by […]

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Armed robberies reported in Carney, Essex

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an assault, two burglaries, and two armed robberies that were reported this week. Sometime between Sunday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 26, 2023, a suspect stole money from a business located in the 7300-block of McClean Boulevard in Parkville (21234). At just after midnight on Monday, December 25, three armed suspects robbed someone in the 3500-block […]

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NOW YOU KNOW: Year-end highlights – part 1

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The following is a legislative update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As we prepare for a new year filled with resolutions and growth, we took some time to review the highlights of what has taken place between the 2023 and upcoming 2024 legislative sessions. Once we return to Baltimore County after Sine Die, the work does not end. […]

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