BALTIMORE, MD—The Orioles on Monday announced plans for a series of “Soak It In” events leading up to the start of the 2023 Postseason. Beginning Tuesday, October 3, fans will have the opportunity to meet the Oriole Bird and Mr. Splash while showing off their Oriole pride at events throughout Birdland. A complete list of events follows: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced a record investment in Maryland arts organizations through the state’s Arts Relief initiative. Through $40 million in supplemental funding added to the Maryland State Arts Council’s annual appropriation of $28.9 million in FY23, this record investment is helping arts organizations cope with the lasting financial impacts of the pandemic, spurring arts projects and employment […]
TOWSON, MD—A Baltimore man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to three counts of first-degree rape in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in Towson in February. In the late evening hours of February 2, 2023, three 18-year-old female Towson University students were out together in the central Towson business district. While they were walking on Allegheny Avenue, the victims were […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced appointments to the newly formed Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention. The Commission is composed of 20 stakeholders from a cross-section of law enforcement, state and local institutions, and organizations representing communities targeted by hate crimes. In May, the General Assembly passed HB1066, creating the Commission that now […]
UPDATE: The ribbon has officially been cut. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Seeking to capitalize on the continued demand for indoor pickleball courts, a group of investors including Gil Schuerholz, co-owner of Forty West Tennis Club in Catonsville, a former tennis professional and a member of the Towson University Athletic Hall of Fame, is bringing a new 10-court indoor pickleball venue […]
TOWSON, MD—Felicia Stolusky, a retired Baltimore County Public Schools educator and former member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County, has been appointed by Governor Wes Moore to a new full term on the board. Stolusky was nominated by the Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission and was appointed by the governor, in July, to serve as an at-large member […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that he will appoint Jack Heitner to the Arts and Sciences Commission, which supports cultural activities and institutions in Baltimore County and the region. Jack is an accomplished 18-year-old performer and emerging talent from Perry Hall. He recently graduated from Perry Hall High School and will attend Towson University. Jack showcased his acting […]
TOWSON, MD—In acknowledgement of the growing number of residents who are immigrants and their substantial contributions to Baltimore County, County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week issued an executive order establishing a New Americans Task Force. The new Task Force will guide County government as it seeks to build and maintain positive relationships with members of the immigrant community, and share […]