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Governor Hogan: All Maryland public schools closed March 16-27; large public gatherings prohibited

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Thursday afternoon, Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor announced that all public gatherings of 250 people or more should be cancelled, effective immediately. State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon also announced that all Maryland public schools would be closed from March 16 through March 27. Schools […]

Governor Hogan signs emergency legislation, announces coronavirus response team

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday, after joining Vice President Mike Pence at the White House for a teleconference with the nation’s governors, enacted emergency legislation granting him the authority to transfer resources from the state’s rainy day fund for Maryland’s novel coronavirus response. The legislation, SB 1079, was passed unanimously last week by the Maryland Senate and the House of […]

Frosh joins lawsuit challenging border wall funding

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Wednesday joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s diversion of $3.8 billion for the construction of the border wall. In the lawsuit, the coalition argues that the court should again rule that the Department of Defense’s (DOD) diversion of already-allocated funds to the construction […]

Police training exercise to be held in Middle River this week

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A police training exercise will be held in the Middle River area later this week. The Baltimore County Police Department will be participating in an exercise hosted by the Maryland Air National Guard to practice an integrated response between the National Guard Security Forces and the BCoPD during a critical incident. The exercise will be held on Thursday, […]

Governor Hogan proclaims 2020 as Year of the Woman in Maryland

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed 2020 as the Year of the Woman in Maryland as the state prepares to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote. At the kickoff event held at The Lightbox Studio in Annapolis, Governor Hogan was joined by members of the Governor’s Commission on […]

Active shooter exercise to be held at Martin State Airport

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD – Middle River residents should be aware of an important military training exercise to be held this week. Councilwoman Cathy Bevins reports that the Maryland Air National Guard will be conducting an active shooter exercise on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. The exercise will take place from 10 a.m. – noon at Martin State Airport, located at 701 […]

Kingsville Independence Day Parade 2019 schedule, lineup announced

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

KINGSVILLE, MD – An annual tradition continues this Fourth of July in Kingsville. The Greater Kingsville Civic Association and The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor the 39th annual Kingsville Independence Day Parade. Pre-parade music and celebration, sponsored by BrightView Senior Living Perry Hall and PNC Bank, commences 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4th at the judge’s viewing stand at […]

Celebrate America concert to be held at Angel Park