Baltimore County government offices, facilities to close on November 11 for Veterans Day

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, district and circuit courts, and senior centers will be closed on Monday, November 11 in recognition of Veterans Day. CountyRide van services will not operate. All Baltimore County Public Library branches will also be closed on Monday, November 11. Parking meters must be fed, Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson Loop will […]

Councilman Marks seeks nominee for veterans commission

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is currently seeking a nominee for the Commission of Veterans’ Affairs. The Commission on Veterans’ Affairs was established to support veterans and their families residing in Baltimore County. The Commission is charged with communication between government agencies, businesses, educational institutions and veterans in the county, with the intent that veterans’ issues will be addressed […]

Baltimore County man sentenced after pretending to be paralyzed to receive VA benefits

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man who lied about needing a wheelchair for a service-related injury was sentenced to home confinement after prosecutors said he fraudulently obtained more than $750,000 in disability benefits. William Rich, 44, of Windsor Mill, was found guilty in June of wire fraud and theft of government property following a four-day trial. Rich, who served in the […]

Maryland invests $2.2 million in minority, veteran-owned business growth

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $2.2 million in financial assistance to support small, minority, and veteran-owned business growth in Maryland. According to a press release from the Governor’s Office, the funding includes loans, loan guaranties, and equity investments from the Military Personnel and Veteran-owned Small Business Loan Program and the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority. The funds […]

Maryland increases procurement goal for Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise Program participants

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the state is increasing the goal for veteran-owned small businesses receiving state contracts from 1% to 3%. The change is effective immediately and is part of an effort to diversify Maryland’s contracting landscape and support veteran-owned businesses. “The military teaches you not just how to serve, but also how to lead. […]

Maryland honors 150,000 military, veteran caregivers with Hidden Heroes Campaign

ANNAPOLIS, MD—More than 150,000 military and veteran caregivers across the country will be honored by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign for their service to their country. The campaign, launched in 2016, seeks to raise awareness about the challenges that military caregivers face and to connect them with resources available to them. “Military and veteran caregivers are just as […]

Funeral arrangements announced for retired Baltimore police officer, Harford County volunteer firefighter Timothy Holt

FALLSTON, MD—Funeral arrangements have been announced for a retired Baltimore police officer and Harford County volunteer firefighter. Timothy A. “Tim” Holt, an Iraq War veteran, died July 3 of a stroke at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. The Bel Air resident was 57 years old. Tim was born in Baltimore and grew up in Fallston. He attended Youth’s Benefit Elementary […]

THE AVENUE at White Marsh to donate fountain coins to Honeygo Regional Veterans Memorial Project

WHITE MARSH, MD—THE AVENUE at White Marsh is doing its part to honor local veterans. Officials this week announced that all fountain coins collected in 2024 will be donated to the Honeygo Regional Veterans Memorial Project. This memorial will be located in Gough Park at the southeast corner of Joppa Road and Honeygo Boulevard. The Honeygo Regional Veterans Memorial will […]