ANNAPOLIS, MD—Francesca Ioffreda has been appointed as Maryland’s new chief innovation officer, Gov. Wes Moore announced. Ioffreda will lead the first-ever Bloomberg Philanthropies-supported state-level Innovation Team. Ioffreda will oversee a seven-person team that will use data analysis, rapid prototyping, insight development, and project management to help state agencies create and test new efforts to reduce child poverty in the state. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland voters approved Question 1 in last week’s elections, solidifying abortion availability into the state’s constitution. Question 1 aimed to amend the Maryland Constitution to include a person’s “right to reproductive freedom.” In a statement, Governor Moore said Marylanders have spoken and their will must be honored. “We’ve been clear since Day One of the Moore-Miller Administration that Maryland […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, district and circuit courts, and senior centers will be closed on Monday, November 11 in recognition of Veterans Day. CountyRide van services will not operate. All Baltimore County Public Library branches will also be closed on Monday, November 11. Parking meters must be fed, Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson Loop will […]
PERRY HALL, MD— Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that tree removal and replanting will occur at the historic Perry Hall Mansion, which is owned by the county. The trees identified for removal have been evaluated by the county’s arborist. It is expected the removal will occur in early December. Discussions continue about the potential future ownership of the […]
UPDATE: determined that the threat was unfounded, and there is no danger to the public. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a bomb threat. At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Friday night, November 8, authorities said they were investigating a bomb threat that was made against the Baltimore County Board of Elections. Officials say the threat […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski (D) will soon be leaving for Congress, after defeating Kim Klacik (R) in the 2024 elections. When he departs, a replacement will need to be found. There are currently eight individuals who are eager to fill the role. The next County Executive must also be a Democrat, as the as county charter requires the […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following the 2024 Presidential Election, Governor Wes Moore released a statement acknowledging Donald Trump’s victory and emphasizing the importance of the peaceful transfer of power. Moore highlighted the historical significance of Maryland’s State House, where George Washington resigned his military commission in 1783, marking the first peaceful transfer of power in the nation’s history. The peaceful transfer of power, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland flag has been lowered to mark the passing of a former state senator. Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland flag to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The flag is being lowered to honor former State Senator Ida G. Ruben, who passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. From msa.maryland.gov: […]