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Maryland Department of Transportation kicks off new round of funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is making $30 million in federal funding available to build 29 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along designated EV Alternative Fuel Corridors in the state. This announcement marks the second round of funding under the Maryland Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. The funding aims to further expand the state’s EV charging network, […]

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Maryland launches mobile tool to check benefit eligibility

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland has launched a new mobile-friendly tool to help residents see if they qualify for benefits such as Medicaid, food stamps, and energy assistance. Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of Maryland’s Unified Benefits Screener on December 13, 2024. It’s a joint initiative between the Maryland Departments of Human Services, Health, and Information Technology. Marylanders can quickly check their […]

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I-95 Express Toll Lanes northbound extension to open this week

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority on Monday announced that the northbound I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) extension will open to traffic on Wednesday, December 18. The 6.5-mile extension, which runs from White Marsh Boulevard (MD 43) to Mountain Road (MD 152), aims to alleviate congestion and offer commuters a more reliable travel option on one of Maryland’s busiest corridors. To […]

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Former Department of Defense official sentenced in dogfighting case

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BALTIMORE, MD—A former high-ranking Department of Defense official was sentenced on Thursday to 18 months in federal prison for his involvement in a multi-state dogfighting conspiracy. Frederick Douglass Moorefield, Jr., 64, of Arnold, Maryland, was also sentenced to six months of home detention and a $20,000 fine, followed by three years of supervised release. In addition to the fine, Moorefield […]

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Governor Moore announces inaugural ENOUGH grant awardees

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore announced the inaugural grant awardees of the Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households (ENOUGH) initiative on Dec. 12. The $13.1 million in grants will fund 27 organizations across all 12 statutorily eligible counties. These grants are part of a larger $20 million investment to support communities most in need as they work together to develop […]

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Edgewood man convicted of attempted murder following shooting at Harford Mall

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BEL AIR, MD—On December 11, 2024, an Edgewood man was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder following a four-day jury trial in the Circuit Court for Harford County. Wesley Larry Lyons Jr., was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, two counts of illegal possession of a regulated firearm […]

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