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Maryland Higher Education Commission announces $18.75 million in campus safety grants

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced this week that it has awarded $18.75 million in grants to improve public safety at higher education institutions in Maryland. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including campus security assessments, enhanced security operations, and emergency management planning. The money is being awarded to colleges and universities across the state, […]

Maryland Commission on Civil Rights names new interim director

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights has named Cleveland Horton II as interim director following Alvin Gillard’s retirement, Governor Wes Moore announced this week. Horton, a graduate of the Community College of Baltimore County, the University of Baltimore, and the Maryland Advisory Council on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, is a civil rights lawyer with extensive experience in […]

WalletHub ranks 2024’s top 10 colleges & universities in Maryland [VIDEO]

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With the first “early decision” college-application deadline looming on November 1, and tuition and room and board at a four-year college costing $27,940 – $57,570 per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its 2024’s Best College & University Rankings report, in addition to separate rankings for colleges and for universities. To help college-bound seniors make the most […]

Governor Moore announces Brigadier General Adam R. Flasch as Director of Governor’s Office of Homeland Security

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the appointment of Brigadier General Adam R. Flasch to serve as the Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security. “Brigadier General Adam Flasch is a seasoned leader whose experience speaks for itself,” said Gov. Moore. “He is a man of service whose dedicated work with the Maryland National Guard has prepared him […]

Baltimore County hiking, biking loop dedicated to late public servant

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

EDGEMERE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has dedicated a half-mile trail loop at North Point State Park in honor of former public servant and avid bicyclist, Steven L. Kreseski. A native and resident of Baltimore City, Kreseski served three years as chief of staff for former Governor Robert Ehrlich Jr. and was his legislative director on Capitol Hill from […]

‘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 Commission on Ethics and Accountability to hold first meeting

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD – The Baltimore County Blue Ribbon Commission on Ethics and Accountability will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., via Zoom. The Commission was created by County Executive Johnny Olszewski to study Baltimore County’s existing ethics laws and laws concerning the Office of Inspector General, and provide recommendations to ensure existing policies align […]

Olszewski appoints Baltimore County’s first Immigrant Affairs Outreach Coordinator

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that Giuliana Valencia-Banks will serve as Baltimore County’s first Immigrant Affairs Outreach Coordinator and Joel Beller will serve as Acting Director of Government Affairs. As the Immigrant Affairs Outreach Coordinator – a newly created position – Valencia-Banks will be a part of Baltimore County’s Office of Community and Engagement and will […]

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