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FBI warns health care employees of ongoing scam involving impersonation of law enforcement, government officials

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The FBI is warning individuals employed in the healthcare industry of ongoing widespread fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials in attempts to extort money or steal personally identifiable information (PII). Authorities say the scammers research background information of their intended targets through a medical practice’s website and/or social media and supplement this information with […]

Baltimore County encourages residents to dispose of rechargeable batteries properly

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials are reminding residents that rechargeable batteries should not be placed in household trash or single stream recycling. Disposing of these items in the trash or recycling can lead to fires in collection trucks and Baltimore County facilities, damaging equipment and endangering workers. Batteries that fall into the “rechargeable” category include lithium ion, nickel metal hydride, nickel-cadmium […]

Maryland becomes Technology First State

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Department of Health’s Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) this week hosted a kickoff event highlighting Governor Larry Hogan’s August 15, 2022 proclamation making Maryland a Technology First State. Maryland becomes the eighth U.S. state to launch the initiative, which aims to benefit people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by expanding access to technology to improve the quality of […]

Rosedale Graduates Baltimore County Department of Aging Computer Essentials 20220810

10 senior residents of Park View at Rosedale graduate from Baltimore County Department of Aging digital literacy education course

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—Ten senior residents, ranging from 62 to 85 years old, of Enterprise Community Development’s Park View at Rosedale in Baltimore County this week received program certificates marking their graduation from a five-week Computer Essentials course organized by the Baltimore County Department of Aging. The course, which covered the basics of using a personal computer, safely navigating the internet, and […]

Governor Hogan, federal officials announce $22.9 million grant to expand Maryland’s offshore wind workforce

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week joined federal officials at Tradepoint Atlantic to announce the awarding of a $22.9 million American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge grant for the Maryland Department of Labor to implement a new apprenticeship model to support the region’s growing offshore wind industry. Maryland’s project is one of 32 chosen nationwide out of more than 500 […]

Attorney General Frosh announces $8 million settlement with Wawa over 2019 data breach

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Tuesday announced that Maryland, along with six other attorneys general, has obtained an $8 million settlement with Wawa to resolve a December 2019 data breach that compromised approximately 34 million payment cards used at Wawa stores. Wawa has also agreed to a series of data security practices designed to strengthen its information […]

Maryland Judiciary launches E-rent Pilot Program in Baltimore County

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On June 6, 2022, the District Court in Baltimore County launched an E-rent Pilot Program allowing landlords with property in Baltimore County to electronically file failure to pay rent documents into the court. Landlords and management companies who typically file multiple complaints at one time have the ability to e-file their documents using certified bulk filing service providers. A […]

Governor Larry Hogan Connect Maryland Announcement 20220708

Connect Maryland: Governor Hogan announces more than $127.6 million in broadband grants [VIDEO]

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that, through the state’s Connect Maryland initiative, the Office of Statewide Broadband has awarded more than $127.6 million to local jurisdictions, Internet Service Providers, educational, and community organizations to increase high-speed internet access and affordability. The funding will help provide broadband service to an estimated 15,000 households that are currently unserved or underserved […]

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