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Governor Hogan announces $10 million in grants to combat opioid epidemic in Maryland, expand access to treatment

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland’s Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC) on Tuesday announced $10 million in block and competitive grant awards to help support programs around the state to address the opioid crisis. The grant funding, which will be distributed between July 2022 and June 2023, will be used to support prevention & education, enforcement & public safety, and […]

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MSAC awards $65,000 in folklife apprenticeships

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—MSAC’s traditional arts program, Maryland Traditions, has awarded $65,000 to artists in the state through the Folklife Apprenticeship grant. The funding supports the sharing of traditional arts skills from a master artist to an apprentice artist during a one-year teaching period. Thirteen grants of $5,000 each have been awarded for the 2022-2023 granting period to the teams listed below, […]

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MSDE partners with Baltimore County, Howard County Public Schools in $5.5 million grant to improve outcomes for children with disabilities

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Committed to improved outcomes for children and youth with disabilities, the Maryland State Department of Education is partnering with two local school systems in a $5.5 million State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. Baltimore County Public Schools and Howard County Public Schools will join MSDE’s Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services, […]

2.1-magnitude earthquake hits Maryland

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

COLUMBIA, MD—Another earthquake hit the Maryland region on Wednesday morning. Clarksville in Howard County experienced a 2.1-magnitude earthquake at 2:11 a.m. on Wednesday. The “Did You Feel It” page from the U.S. Geological Survey has responses centered within 20 miles of Columbia. Reports from Silver Spring to Eldersburg recorded “very light” to “light” shaking & no damage. Two earthquakes were […]

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Governor Hogan welcomes new troopers during Maryland State Police 152nd Trooper Candidate Class graduation [VIDEO]

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

COLUMBIA, MD—As Governor Larry Hogan and other state officials and proud family members looked on, trooper candidates raised their right hands on Friday and took an oath to serve and protect the people of Maryland as they officially became state troopers during the graduation ceremony for the Maryland State Police 152ND Trooper Candidate Class. The Maryland State Police Academy graduation […]

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Governor Hogan announces enhanced patrols to protect Asian businesses, communities [VIDEO]

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—At an event in Ellicott City this week, Governor Larry Hogan announced that he has directed Maryland State Police, in coordination with chiefs and sheriffs across the state, to increase enhanced visibility patrols in response to anti-Asian violence and discrimination in recent weeks. In addition, the governor: Encouraged victims and witnesses to report incidents to the state’s Hate Crimes […]

Parkville man charged after breaking into a vehicle at state park

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—A Parkville man has been charged after breaking into a vehicle at a state park in Howard County. Maryland Natural Resources Police say that Eric Jensen Sr., 44, broke into a vehicle and stole a backpack from it at Patapsco Valley State Park. The incident occurred on October 24th. Park visitors are reminded to remove or conceal any valuables […]

County, City leaders issue joint statement on reversal of MTA cuts

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Top officials from Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County joined together to issue a statement regarding MTA’s announcement to reverse major cuts to the Maryland Transit Administration. Following public comment and feedback from local jurisdictions, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration on Wednesday announced that Core Bus service adjustments proposed September 1 will […]

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