Maryland tightens security guard licensing requirements for businesses

BALTIMORE, MD—Starting January 1, 2025, new requirements will take effect in Maryland for businesses employing security guards or in-house loss prevention personnel. The Maryland State Police Licensing Division is reminding individuals and businesses of these upcoming changes. According to the new legislation, any business or individual employing one or more security guards or loss prevention personnel must license these employees […]

Maryland invests $3.6M in land conservation, park upgrades

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works this week announced the allocation of $3.6 million in grants to enhance parks and safeguard land across the state. The funds will support various projects through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), including land acquisition, park improvements, and the protection of natural resources through conservation easements. One of the most significant grants, totaling nearly […]

Maryland Department of Health urges residents to take precautions to avoid cold-related illnesses during winter months

BALTIMORE, MD—With winter weather settling in, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is urging residents to take precautions against cold-related illnesses. The department emphasizes the importance of limiting exposure to the cold and dressing in layers when venturing outdoors. Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services, urges Marylanders to limit cold exposure. “If you must go outside, wear […]

Essex woman wins $50,000 after buying Pick 5 ticket in Middle River

ESSEX, MD—A Baltimore County woman’s last-minute decision to buy a Pick 5 lottery ticket at a 7-Eleven turned out to be a life-changing one. An Essex resident won $50,000 in the December 1 evening Pick 5 drawing. The winner, a stay-at-home wife from Essex, and her husband usually buy lottery tickets at their regular Royal Farms store. However, they stopped […]

Celebree School earns coveted IFA Emerging Franchisor Award

BALTIMORE, MD—Celebree School, a leading early childhood education provider, has been awarded the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) first-ever Emerging Franchisor Award. The award recognizes the brand’s rapid and responsible growth since its inception in 1994. The award was presented at the IFA’s annual Emerging Franchisor Conference in Austin, Texas, to Celebree School Founder & CEO Richard Huffman, his wife Dawn, […]

Chesapeake Bay restoration bill passes house

BALTIMORE, MD—The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved bipartisan legislation yesterday that would reauthorize several key Chesapeake Bay restoration programs. The bill, known as the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act, passed with a vote of 366-21. The legislation would extend the ACE Act of 2020 for another five years, through fiscal year 2030. The bill designates $92 million annually for […]

Harford County teen earns FishMaryland Master Angler milestone

BALTIMORE, MD—A 15-year-old angler from Forest Hill has become the 16th — and third youngest — person to earn a Master Angler Milestone Award from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. Luca Tucciarella achieved the milestone Nov. 17 when he caught a 38.25-inch northern pike in Loch Raven Reservoir, the department announced on Wednesday. The FishMaryland program recognizes […]

Odenton MARC station to get $270 million makeover

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a development team to transform a 13-acre parking lot at the Odenton MARC Station into a vibrant mixed-use community. The project, the first phase in a broader effort to revitalize the MARC Penn Line, could yield over 900 housing units and generate more than $270 million in gross tax revenue for […]