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Chesapeake High School teacher recognized by Maryland Society for Educational Technology

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

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

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Maryland US News Number One Gender Equality 2022

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

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

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. […]

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 […]

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