Connect Maryland: Governor Hogan announces opening of applications for $95 million to expand broadband access

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that applications are now open for $95 million in funding to expand high-speed internet access across the state through Connect Maryland, an initiative to supercharge the state’s investment in broadband and address the digital divide. Through the program, an historic $400 million in funding has been dedicated to address broadband access in unserved […]

Governor Hogan announces new state, local directors of cybersecurity

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the State of Maryland has hired John A. Bruns as the Director of State Cybersecurity and Netta Squires, Esq. as the Director of Local Cybersecurity. These positions were created as part of an overarching cybersecurity legislative package passed early this year. Both directors will work at the Department of Information Technology and […]

Chesapeake High School teacher recognized by Maryland Society for Educational Technology

TOWSON, MD—Justin Patterson, interactive media production teacher at Chesapeake High School in Essex, is being honored by the Maryland Society for Educational Technology with a Digital Learning Showcase for September 2022. Chesapeake High School boasts state-of-the-art media production facilities thanks to a grant from the Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Lab. The Digital Learning Showcase highlights Patterson’s work in teaching […]

Attorney General Frosh announces action against cryptocurrency provider Nexo Group

BALTIMORE, MD—The Office of the Attorney General’s Securities Division this week announced that it has filed a Cease and Desist against a cryptocurrency interest account provider, Nexo Group and its co-founder Antoni Trenchev (collectively, “Nexo”), ordering them to cease and desist violating Maryland law in connection with the offer and sale of Nexo’s Earn Interest Product (EIP) accounts. The Securities […]

‘Serial’ case: Baltimore judge vacates Adnan Syed’s murder conviction

BALTIMORE, MD—A man whose story was documented in the popular “Serial” podcast has had his murder conviction vacated by a Baltimore judge. This week, Baltimore City Judge Melissa Phinn granted a motion filed by State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby and Sentencing Review Unit Chief Becky Feldman to vacate the conviction and request a new trial for Adnan Syed, who was found […]

Baltimore County Public Schools officials seek input on possible virtual learning during snow days

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are asking for input on how to handle inclement weather days this school year. The Maryland State Department of Education has local school systems with an opportunity to use virtual inclement weather days throughout the year. The 2022-2023 school year includes 5 inclement weather days. BCPS is asking parents, staff, students, and community members […]

Baltimore County, Harford County defendants facing charges in alleged scheme involving over $4 million in fraudulent bank transactions

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging four defendants with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Charged in the indictment are: Raissa Kaossele, 22, of Baltimore; Damilola Ojo, 29, of Pikesville; Victor Ojo, 28, of Edgewood; Jamelia Thompson, 29, of Pikesville. The indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland […]

U.S. News names Maryland as number 1 state for gender equality

ANNAPOLIS, MD—U.S. News and World Report has named Maryland as the number one state for gender equality. The first-ever analysis of its kind cites K-12 education as a leading factor in achieving the nation’s top ranking. “Every child in Maryland deserves access to a world-class education, regardless of what neighborhood they happen to grow up in,” said Governor Larry Hogan. […]