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Governor Moore tours ION Storage Systems, announces $11 million investment to support Maryland-based manufacturing projects

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The headline and body of this article have been updated to provide additional information and clarity. Story continues below… ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited ION Storage Systems, a Maryland-based manufacturer of solid-state batteries for the defense, aerospace, medical, consumer, electric vehicle, and grid storage industries. During the visit in Beltsville, the governor announced $11 million in funding […]

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at new Middle River Recreation Activity Center

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, the Department of Recreation and Parks, and additional state and local officials on Wednesday celebrated the opening of the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center (RAC). The 15,000 square-foot facility, located alongside Glenmar Elementary School and in close proximity to Martin State Airport’s Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum in eastern Baltimore County, […]

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Maryland honors 150,000 military, veteran caregivers with Hidden Heroes Campaign

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—More than 150,000 military and veteran caregivers across the country will be honored by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign for their service to their country. The campaign, launched in 2016, seeks to raise awareness about the challenges that military caregivers face and to connect them with resources available to them. “Military and veteran caregivers are just as […]

Maryland braces for Debby’s remnants, State of Preparedness declared

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has issued a State of Preparedness declaration for Maryland as the remnants of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Debby are predicted to move through the region late this week. The declaration allows the state to better prepare for the possibility of severe weather, including heavy rain, tidal flooding, and power outages. “The safety of Marylanders is our top priority. […]

Olszewski appoints new Chief of Staff

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the appointment of Sean Naron as the county’s new Chief of Staff. Naron currently serves as the Director of Communications for the Olszewski administration. The announcement was made on Monday, August 5, and also included the appointment of Christopher Martin as the Office of Information Technology (OIT) director. Christopher Martin has served […]

Baltimore County introduces legislation to penalize vacant, blighted properties

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced plans to introduce legislation establishing penalties on vacant and blighted properties in order to further incentivize rehabilitation and redevelopment in Baltimore County. The proposed penalty be a $10 fee per $100 of a property’s assessed value and would only apply to buildings that have been vacant and cited as unfit for habitation […]

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County Executive Olszewksi faces mounting pressure to resign, drop out of Congressional race

Posted on August 2, 2024 by News Desk

TOWSON, MD—The Maryland Republican Party this week urged Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski (D) to resign from office and drop out of the race for Congressional District 2. Since the existence of a confidential cash settlement first surfaced – hidden from public view through a false name – County Executive Olszewski has sought to distance himself from its recipient, a […]

Maryland invests in offshore wind workforce training

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland has announced new grant money to help bolster the state’s offshore wind workforce with a focus on supporting women and people of color. The $4.7 million training and job placement grant program is part of the Maryland Department of Labor’s Maryland Works for Wind initiative. The initiative includes a collaboration between employers, unions, training providers, […]

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