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Md. Department of Agriculture issues spotted lanternfly quarantine in Cecil, Harford Counties

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The quarantine has now been expanded to include Baltimore County. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Agriculture on Monday issued a spotted lanternfly quarantine for all of Cecil and Harford Counties. The quarantine is effective immediately and will restrict the movement of regulated articles within the quarantine zone that contain the spotted lanternfly in any of […]

Olszewski names new County Attorney

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced that James R. Benjamin, Jr., will join his leadership team as County Attorney. Current County Attorney Michael Field has been named Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of the County Executive. “James brings a wealth of experience in litigation, deep knowledge in a variety of areas relevant to local government, and […]

Health alert issued: 5 Maryland residents hospitalized after vaping

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD – More alarm bells are going off for e-cigarette users. The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Maryland Poison Center at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy have identified five individuals who, in the last two months, developed severe lung illness after using e-cigarettes, often referred to as “vaping.” Respiratory symptoms reported by patients included shortness […]

Governor Hogan appoints new board member to Maryland Transportation Authority

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD – Governor Larry Hogan has appointed certified public accountant and financial expert Jeffrey S. Rosen to serve as the newest Board Member of the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). Rosen was appointed on July 1, 2019. “I have no doubt that Mr. Rosen’s financial expertise will prove to be invaluable to the Board and the MDTA team,” said MDTA […]

Governor Hogan announces deputy communications director

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that he had named Kata Hall to serve as deputy director of communications for the Office of the Governor. Hall, whose tenure in the administration began in May 2015, previously served as the governor’s senior speechwriter. “Kata is an incredibly talented communicator whose work and dedication set the highest standard,” said […]

Maryland Mascot Morning comes to The Avenue’s Tots at 10 in June

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

The Avenue at White Marsh’s Tots at 10 program will have some special visitors next month. On June 6th from 10 a.m. to noon, Tots at 10 will be welcoming Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe, the Oriole Bird from the Baltimore Orioles, Testudo from the University of Maryland, and the Aberdeen IronBirds mascot, Ferrous. Also on hand will be Baltimore Blast […]

Perry Hall High School graduate named College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship winner

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced that three 2018 Baltimore County Public Schools graduates are among the 3,500 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. The honored students are: Malachi M. Fowler, a Nottingham resident and Perry Hall High School graduate, who plans to study physics at University of Maryland. Abhinav S. […]

Councilman David Marks endorsed by Governor Larry Hogan

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

Councilman David Marks has received the endorsement of Governor Larry Hogan. “I am honored to have received Governor Larry Hogan’s endorsement,” said Councilman Marks. “I have known the Governor for a quarter-century, since I volunteered for his campaign for Congress while a student at the University of Maryland.” Governor Hogan’s statement reads as follows: “I’ve known David Marks for 25 […]

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