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National Faith and Blue Weekend 2024 Maryland State Police

Maryland State Police to celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend with communities across the state

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will join communities across the state in celebrating National Faith & Blue Weekend later this month. The initiative is a collaboration between law enforcement and faith-based organizations that aims to strengthen communities. National Faith & Blue Weekend takes place October 11-14, 2024. The weekend’s events will include a trunk-or-treat event for Harford County residents hosted by […]

Maryland kicks off Homegrown School Lunch Week

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has declared that September 30 – October 4 is Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week. This week is dedicated to promoting local food in schools and introducing students to the importance of healthy and fresh foods. The Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week is part of the Maryland Farm to School Program, which is run by the Maryland […]

Maryland DNR warns drivers to be cautious during deer mating season

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is warning drivers to pay attention to their surroundings and watch out for deer during their mating season. The mating season for white-tailed deer begins in mid-October and lasts throughout November and early December, according to the department. During this time, deer often travel across roads at unpredictable times of day in search […]

Maryland State Police warn residents of Gmail, Google Maps scam

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police Financial Crimes Unit is warning the public about an internet scam targeting Gmail accounts. This scam has been seen in August and September, and police say it can be very dangerous for victims. The scammer sends an email to a potential victim’s Gmail account with a picture of their home from Google Maps. The scammer […]

Maryland DOT $18.9 billion transportation investment plan

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation this week released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2030. The program outlines $18.9 billion in spending for transportation infrastructure and operations. The $18.9 billion plan represents a 1.3 billion decrease from the final capital program for fiscal year 2024 to 2029 due to reduced economic growth and an […]

Deer Creek Rural Legacy Area Harford County

Maryland announces $10.6 million in park improvement, land conservation grants

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced grants totaling $10.6 million that will be used by local governments and land trusts to improve parks, create new green spaces, and enhance existing protected areas. The grants were approved by the Board of Public Works on August 28, 2024, and will fund a variety of projects across the state, including […]

MSDE updates free school meal income guidelines

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) this week announced updates to the Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) for free and reduced-price school meals, effective from August 28, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The guidelines, updated annually by the federal government, were adopted by MSDE through June 30, 2025. The eligibility for free and reduced-price meals is determined based on […]

Drunk Driving Police DUI DWI Sobriety Checkpoint

Maryland State Police to boost Labor Day weekend DUI enforcement