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Maryland State Police reminding motorists not to drive impaired this Super Bowl weekend

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner, and Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to enjoy the game, and avoid aggressive, distracted or impaired driving, when going to or leaving their destination. State troopers from all 23 Maryland State Police barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will be focusing on aggressive, distracted, or […]

Health alert issued for chicken pilaf products sold at Trader Joe’s due to presence of small rocks

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert due to concerns of a frozen ready-to-eat chicken pilaf product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically rocks. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the product […]

Governor Wes Moore delivers 2024 State of the State address [VIDEO, FULL TEXT]

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, Governor Wes Moore delivered his second State of the State address in the House Chamber of the Maryland State House. Governor Moore spoke before the Maryland General Assembly about how moving together in partnership will create progress and realize Maryland’s promise. Video from the address can be viewed below along with the full text: Governor Moore’s State […]

One case of measles confirmed in Maryland resident with recent international travel

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Health officials have announced a positive case of measles in a Montgomery County resident who recently traveled internationally. The Maryland Department of Heath says anyone who visited the following locations during any of the following hours may have been exposed: Washington Dulles International Airport International Terminal January 27th 6:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Claridge House at 2445 Lyttonsville Rd, […]

ICE arrests MS-13 gang member convicted of accessory to murder in Maryland

Posted on January 31, 2024 by News Desk

BALTIMORE, MD—ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Baltimore apprehended a Salvadoran noncitizen who was convicted in 2023 of accessory to first-degree murder after the fact in Montgomery County. Deportation officers from ERO Baltimore’s Fugitive Operations Team arrested the 30-year-old MS-13 gang member on January 29 near his residence in Silver Spring. “This unlawfully present Salvadoran gang member’s presence in the United […]

Governor Moore unveils ENOUGH Act with support from local officials, community leaders [VIDEO]

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week unveiled the ENOUGH Act, a first-in-the-nation state-level effort to end concentrated poverty. Joined at LIFE Ministries Church in Brooklyn by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller; Senate President Bill Ferguson; Speaker of the House Adrienne A. Jones; Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott; Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter; Baltimore Community Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr. Shanaysha Sauls; […]

Maryland State Board of Education moves forward with next steps in State Superintendent search

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education has completed the development of the Leadership Profile that it will use to identify and screen potential candidates to serve as the next State Superintendent of Schools as the search process moves to the application phase. The Leadership Profile shows the key desired characteristics that students, parents, educators, community members, and stakeholders collectively […]

Maryland Department of Health announces nearly $278,500 in grants to expand CenteringPregnancy sites

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday recognized Maternal Health Awareness Day with an announcement of nearly $278,500 in new grant money to expand CenteringPregnancy sites. The two-year $278,478 grant awarded to the Centering Healthcare Institute will expand to seven the number of CenteringPregnancy sites offering comprehensive prenatal care. The funding period will run through June 30, 2026. “Expanding […]

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