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Chesapeake Bay region lawmakers reintroduce bill to boost conservation practices

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers from the Chesapeake Bay region reintroduced legislation this week to support farmers adopting conservation practices that will improve water quality in the Bay and its tributaries. The Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act proposes five changes to the next Farm Bill to encourage farmers to implement voluntary conservation practices. The Chesapeake Bay Task Force Co-chairs […]

Baltimore County woman convicted in $20 million life insurance fraud scheme

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County woman has been convicted on fraud and money laundering charges after a federal jury found her guilty of misrepresenting the health and life insurance coverage of more than 40 people to obtain life insurance policies worth more than $20 million. Maureen Wilson, 77, of Owings Mills, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit mail and wire […]

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Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program expands eligibility for early intervention services

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—More infants in Maryland will qualify for crucial early intervention services under an expansion of the Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program (MITP) announced Wednesday by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The program, which provides free support to families with children with developmental delays or disabilities, will now include infants weighing less than 3.5 pounds. The expansion, informed […]

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Maryland State Police to step up St. Patrick’s Day DUI patrols

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—In anticipation of increased DUI risks, the Maryland State Police have announced increased patrols and enforcement efforts targeting aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving throughout the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Starting Friday, March 14th, and continuing through Monday, March 17th, troopers from all 23 barracks will be deployed in saturation patrols, focusing on roadways known for high rates of impaired […]

ICE apprehends illegal alien with ties to Nicaraguan massacre and Mexican drug cartel in Maryland

Posted on March 12, 2025 by News Desk

BALTIMORE, MD—An illegal immigrant from Nicaragua who admitted to massacring 20 people while serving in the Nicaraguan army in the 1990s was arrested in Maryland earlier this month, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Javier Zeledon Reyes, 56, was arrested by ICE in Hyattsville on March 6 after he confessed to the killings during immigration proceedings. He had […]

Goucher’s Thornton-Fillyaw returns to NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Goucher College junior Tanise Thornton-Fillyaw will be competing in the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships this weekend for the third consecutive year. The championships will be held at Rochester’s Golisano Training Center. Thornton-Fillyaw has qualified for the women’s 800 meter run, where she holds the No. 1 seed with a time of 2:09.06. This […]

Total Lunar Eclipse 2025: Blood Moon viewing guide [VIDEO]

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Stargazers across Maryland will be able to witness a rare astronomical event this week – a total lunar eclipse – but only true “night owls” will be able to see it. The eclipse will occur on the night of March 13th, or early in the morning of March 14th, depending on your time zone. During a lunar eclipse, the […]

Maryland AG joins coalition to dismantle Google’s search monopoly

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 38 attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice in proposing a final set of remedies to dismantle Google’s monopoly over internet search engines. The proposed package aims to restore competition and benefit consumers nationwide. This proposal follows a landmark decision (PDF) last year where a D.C. federal […]

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