ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Governor and the First Lady of Maryland, Wes and Dawn Moore, hosted the annual Black History Month Open House at Government House in Annapolis over the weekend. The event drew hundreds of guests to enjoy performances from the Kingdom Fellowship A.M.E. Church Choir from Prince George’s County and a variety of art pieces from different Maryland institutions. “Here […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Council Chairman Izzy Patoka on Tuesday jointly announced an agreement to support new legislation that will increase opportunities for mixed-use developments in aging communities and support collaborative community engagement on potential projects in collaboration with councilmembers. “Baltimore County needs to act now and with urgency to revitalize aging communities, support housing […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, the Maryland flag was lowered to half-staff to honor the courage, sacrifice, and relentless efforts of civil rights leaders throughout history. The flag will remain at half-staff until sunset, by order of Governor Wes Moore. Civil Rights Heroes Day is recognized on February 20th. The day is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of civil […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will be hosting five in-person workshops in February and March to review grant opportunities to improve bicycle and pedestrian access and safety throughout the state. The workshops are designed to help community groups, local governments, nonprofits, school districts and education agencies, transportation and transit authorities, natural resource or public land agencies […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD— Governor Wes Moore this week announced a new partnership with Arnold Ventures – the Maryland Partnership for Proven Programs. Over the next four years, the Maryland Partnership for Proven Programs will make available up to $20 million in evidence-based philanthropic funding to scale and expand programs across the state that have proven their ability to make progress on […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services will be providing one free Chromebook to county residents who receive Survivor Benefits, Veteran’s Pension, or who participate in any of the other qualifying programs. The events will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, February 23 at CCBC Catonsville and on Friday, March 1 at CCBC Essex. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will increase the number of households served by its EmPOWER Maryland energy efficiency program over the next three years. The approved plan is in response to new statewide household electric savings goals for limited-income households, established by the passage of HB169 during the 2023 […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Friday, February 9, 2024, Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki sent a letter to Secretary Kendall of the U.S. Air Force imploring him to keep the flying wing of the Air National Guard at Martin State Airport. In bipartisan unity, every delegate from Baltimore County signed the letter. The letter addressed the potential removal of the flying mission […]