Committee members named to oversee Hart-Miller Island redevelopment

SPARROWS POINT, MD—A steering committee made up of community members selected to help guide redevelopment efforts for Hart-Miller Island is slated to meet for the first time August 7. The nine member committee is charged with overseeing the development of a community benefit agreement that is required by state law as a condition of allowing the Maryland Department of the […]

Maryland breaks ground on new State Police complex

JESSUP, MD—A $12.1 million building will be built to house a variety of Maryland State Police and Office of the State Fire Marshal units, including a K-9 training center and a bomb squad. The Maryland State Police Tactical Services Administration Building will be built in Jessup, Maryland, and will also house units for emergency operations. “Our officers and public safety […]

New Maryland Insurance Commissioner appointed

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Attorney Marie Grant has been appointed as the next Maryland Insurance Administration Commissioner. She will succeed Joy Hatchette, who is currently serving as an interim commissioner. Grant has served as the Director of the Office of Governmental Affairs at the Maryland Department of Health and has also served as the Vice President of Public Policy at Carefirst Bluecross Blueshield. […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held at Middle River Recreation Activity Center in August

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center (RAC) in August. The event will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Among those in attendance will be County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, and Baltimore County Recreation and Parks Director Bob Smith. The new RAC will […]

New justice appointed to Maryland Supreme Court

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Supreme Court has appointed a new justice to its Fourth Appellate Judicial Circuit. Peter Killough, a judge from Prince George’s County, will join the circuit court. Killough has served as an associate judge since 2018. He’s a former lawyer with the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, having served ten years in that position. Before his time […]

Ravens Flock rallies for team at training camp

OWINGS MILLS, MD—This week, Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller visited the Ravens training camp in Owings Mills. The event was to rally the Ravens Flock ahead of the upcoming season. Governor Moore sent a clear message to rival teams that are looking to defend against Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson this year: “Good luck!” “The Ravens are the […]

Governor Moore signs executive order creating Maryland Plain Language Initiative

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order (PDF) creating the Maryland Plain Language Initiative. The initiative aims to ensure that all Maryland residents have equal access to government-based communications, services, and supports. The Maryland Department of Information Technology, the Maryland Department of Disabilities, and the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives will work together to assess the state’s […]

Councilman Marks slams effort to expand Baltimore County Council

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is speaking out against the effort to expand the Baltimore County Council by four seats. The proposal to expand the Baltimore County Council by four seats is being pushed by the Vote4More coalition, a grassroots organization that is collecting signatures for a county charter amendment. The Vote4More coalition has been organizing since March 2022, […]