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Maryland invests $20 million in education programs, online educational tool to be deployed in Baltimore County

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland has announced a $20 million investment in education by funding a partnership between Arnold Ventures and the Maryland State Department of Education to scale and expand successful programs that provide students with support in math. The initiative, Maryland Partnership for Proven Programs, will use matching funds from both parties to support selected programs that are […]

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Governor Moore announces second round of Maryland’s Build Our Future grants

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that new applications are being accepted for the Build Our Future grant prog​​ram, a financial resource for innovation infrastructure projects to support eligible technology sectors. Funded at $7 million, the program will provide matching grants of up to $2 million to projects that demonstrate a transformative impact in accelerating growth and innovation in the […]

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Councilman Marks to block townhome rezoning in Perry Hall, lighten Philadelphia Road growth

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that he will oppose a rezoning request that would have allowed townhomes on Gerst Avenue in Perry Hall (Issue 5-004). The zoning will remain one house per acre (DR 1). On the Philadelphia Road corridor, he will recommend downzoning the site of the Evans Funeral Chapel to CB (Issue 5-063) and […]

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U.S. Court of Appeals upholds Maryland’s Handgun Qualification License law

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BALTIMORE, MD—The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Friday upheld Maryland’s law requiring most residents to obtain a license before purchasing a handgun. In a 14-2 decision, the court in Maryland Shall Issue v. Wes Moore rejected a Second Amendment challenge to a state law requiring a Handgun Qualification License to purchase a handgun. Applicants for […]

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Farmers in Maryland eligible for drought assistance

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Farmers in parts of Maryland who are facing drought conditions due to a lack of rain over the past summer are eligible for federal assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the low-interest loans are available for farmers in Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery, and Washington counties. “Maryland’s agricultural industry is one of our top economic drivers and […]

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Councilman Marks recommends downzoning in Darryl Gardens area

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WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will recommend downzoning large properties in the Darryl Gardens area in White Marsh to limit future development and preserve open space. The issues are 5-099, 5-100, 5-101, 5-103, 5-104, 5-105, and 5-107. The changes would lower the intensity of development on 30 acres of residentially-owned property to DR […]

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Councilman Marks recommends downzoning 18 acres in Fullerton area

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednseday announced that he will downzone the 18-acre property at Belair Road and Rossville Boulevard in the Fullerton area. The Comprehensive Zoning Map Process issue is 5-074. The current zoning designation is BR, one of the most intense commercial development classifications. Changing the zoning designation to OR-2 would remove numerous uses that are […]

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