United Way Changemaker Challenge

United Way of Central Maryland announces call for entries for region-wide Changemaker Challenge

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—United Way of Central Maryland is seeking progressive thinkers ready to elevate, accelerate, and activate big ideas to strengthen their communities. This week, the organization announced a call for entries for its Changemaker Challenge, which will award more than $600,000 in grants across each of the locations the organization serves, including Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll*, Harford, and Howard Counties, […]

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Thomas Over Maryland Record Rock Bass 202401

Harford County angler catches Maryland state record rock bass

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized Thomas Over Jr. of Darlington as a new state record holder for rock bass (Ambloplites rupestris) in the Chesapeake Division. Over caught a 1.0-pound rock bass January 6 in the lower Susquehanna River. Over was fishing with a light spinning rod and jigging for yellow perch when he hooked the large […]

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Interstate I-95 Highway

Governor Moore announces $150 million transportation budget restoration

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—As part of his Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal, Governor Wes Moore this week announced the one-year restoration of $150 million in funding to address transportation needs across the state. The proposed funding will enable restoration of previously planned reductions to the Maryland Department of Transportation’s budget for one year and will continue to drive the Moore-Miller Administration’s commitment […]

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School Education Classroom

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools to open 2 hours late on Wednesday

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County public schools and offices will open two hours late on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. There will be no morning Prekindergarten classes. Harford County Public Schools will also open two hours late on Wednesday. There will be no morning Pre-K or before school childcare. Essential personnel should await further information from their supervisor. Any […]

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Fuel Gas Pump

Gas prices creep higher amid Middle East unrest

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—After falling for two straight weeks, the nation’s average price of gasoline has inched up, rising 0.6 cents from a week ago to $3.04 per gallon this week, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 1.4 cents from a month […]

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WINTER STORM WARNING: Heavy snow, increased accumulations expected overnight

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BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning will be in effect until 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Snow is accumulating more quickly than expected and heavy snow is expected overnight. Moderate to heavy snow will continue this evening and overnight may produce snow of one-half to one inch per hour and […]

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School Education Classroom

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools to open 2 hours late on Tuesday

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will open two hours late on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Officials will reevaluate and announce any changes by 6:30 a.m. Morning Prekindergarten classes are canceled. Harford County Public Schools and offices will also open two hours late on Tuesday. There will be no morning Pre-K or before school childcare. […]

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