BALTIMORE, MD—An MS-13 gang member convicted of possessing a loaded handgun was arrested in Maryland earlier this month, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. German Ronal Del Cid Carranza, 33, was taken into custody by ICE in Silver Spring on February 4, 2025 after he was arrested by Prince George’s County Police in Sept. 2022. Del Cid was convicted […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Dr. Tim Tooten, a beloved community leader, pastor, reporter, professor, and valued Baltimore County resident, has passed away at 66 years of age. Tooten began his illustrious broadcasting career in 1976 as a high school disc jockey in his hometown of Live Oak, Florida. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in communications from Florida State […]
ROSEDALE, MD—The Breast Center at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center has achieved a significant milestone, earning accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) for the fifth consecutive time. This prestigious recognition, awarded by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), underscores the center’s dedication to providing exceptional care for breast disease patients. Maintaining accreditation for five consecutive three-year […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County will formally intervene in the Maryland Public Service Commission’s review of a proposed high-voltage transmission line project, County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced Monday. The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project would involve construction of a 145-mile-long overhead transmission line from a site near Conowingo Dam through Baltimore and Carroll counties to a substation in Pennsylvania. The Maryland Piedmont Reliability […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price inched up 4.8 cents this week, reaching $3.09 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This increase is attributed to refinery issues and trade policy uncertainties. Up 2.2 cents from a month ago, the national average is 9.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. While the national average remains lower than last year, prices […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Deford family of Baltimore County has been inducted into the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame. The honor was bestowed upon them by Governor Wes Moore at the 55th Annual Taste of Maryland Agriculture event, held Thursday, February 6 at Maryland Live! Casino and Hotel. The Deford family represents the 56th inductee into the hall of fame. The Governor’s […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Fourteen schools across Maryland received recognition for their exceptional gifted and talented education programs on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, as the state kicked off Gifted and Talented Education Month. The schools were awarded Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education (EGATE) designations by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Dr. Carey M. Wright, State Superintendent of Schools, commended schools […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Dr. Meena Seshamani, an accomplished strategic leader with a deep understanding of health care policy and operations, has been appointed as the next Maryland Department of Health secretary. Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment this week and Dr. Seshamani is expected to begin her new role April 8, pending Maryland Senate confirmation. “Dr. Meena Seshamani is among the nation’s […]