Governor Moore signs executive order establishing Longevity Ready Maryland initiative

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order (PDF) establishing the Longevity Ready Maryland initiative, directing the Maryland Department of Aging to prioritize the well-being of older people, people living with disabilities, and caregivers across all of state government, proactively addressing the needs arising from a growing older adult population. “Our administration made a commitment to honor the […]

Maryland property values rise 23.4% according to SDAT’s 2024 reassessment

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation has announced its 2024 reassessment of 767,226 “Group 3” residential and commercial properties. In Maryland, there are more than two million property accounts that are split into three groups, each appraised once every three years. The overall statewide value increase for “Group 3” properties was 23.4% since its last reassessment three […]

Baltimore area may see first accumulating snowfall in two years this weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—The forecast is becoming a bit more clear with regard to this weekend’s winter storm that is expected to impact the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says that wintry weather is expected across much of the region on Saturday afternoon and into the overnight hours. The greatest impacts from snow and ice will likely be felt in western […]

Olszewski announces 2024 series of signature budget town hall meetings

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced his sixth annual series of signature town hall meetings to hear from constituents and stakeholders about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY25 budget. Seven meetings, one for each district in Baltimore County, will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members […]

Police identify body found in Kingsville

KINGSVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County have identified the body that was found in Kingsville earlier this week. The adult male whose body was discovered on Monday, January 1, 2024, along Belair Road (21087) has been identified as 32-year-old Jose Caceras-Santos. Santos’ remains were found in the 10000-block of Belair Road at just before 8:30 a.m. on Monday.  Police say the […]

Homicide investigation under way after body found in Kingsville

UPDATE: The deceased male has been identified by police. Original story below… ——— KINGSVILLE, MD—Police now say they have opened a homicide investigation after a body was found in Kingsville on New Year’s Day. At just before 8:30 a.m. on Monday, January 1, 2024, officers responded to the 10000-block of Belair Road (21087) for reports of an unconscious subject. Once […]

Body found near Belair Road in Kingsville

UPDATE 2: The deceased male has been identified by police. UPDATE: A homicide investigation is now under way. Original story below… ——— KINGSVILLE, MD—Police are investigating after a body was found in the Kingsville area on Monday morning. The human remains were discovered on an embankment in the 10000-block of Belair Road (21087), near Gunpowder Lodge, according to Councilman David […]