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Governor Hogan welcomes ‘Hogan’ the VetDog to State House in Annapolis [VIDEO]

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan recently welcomed the newest member of the state of Maryland’s partnership with America’s VetDogs to the State House in Annapolis. Named as a surprise tribute to the state’s commitment to helping wounded veterans, ‘Hogan’ is currently being trained by incarcerated individuals at the Maryland Correctional Institution-Hagerstown as part of an innovative partnership between America’s VetDogs and […]

Governor Hogan announces Operation Green Light to honor Maryland veterans

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—As the nation prepares to mark Veterans Day, Governor Larry Hogan this week announced the State of Maryland’s participation in Operation Green Light, a new initiative to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the resources available to assist veterans and their families. The state’s outreach efforts are being led by the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs […]

Baltimore ranked among worst cities for veterans [VIDEO]

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With Veterans Day approaching and the veteran unemployment rate falling to 2.7 percent, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst Places for Veterans to Live. Baltimore came in near the bottom of the list, ranking at number 97 out of 100 cities. The report compares the 100 largest U.S. cities across 20 […]

Councilman Marks recommends Perry Hall man for Veterans Commission

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has recommended Perry Hall resident Robert (Rob) Eckert to the Commission on Veterans Affairs. Eckert enlisted as an Infantryman in the U.S. Army National Guard in 2010. After returning home from basic training in September, he attended Rutgers University and joined the Rutgers Army ROTC program. Eckert graduated in the spring of 2013 with […]

Portion of Philadelphia Road dedicated to female soldier who died in Iraq War

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—A portion of Philadelphia Road has been dedicated to a fallen hero. On Monday, a stretch of Route 7 in White Marsh near Carmax was dedicated to U.S. Army Specialist Toccara Green. Specialist Green, of Rosedale, was Maryland’s first female to make the ultimate sacrifice in the Iraq War. “I presented Spc. Green’s parents with an official citation […]

Americas VetDogs 5K The Avenue White Marsh April 2022

America’s VetDogs 5K and Dog Walk returns to THE AVENUE at White Marsh this month

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—It’s back! THE AVENUE at White Marsh will be hosting a 5K run & dog walk to benefit and celebrate America’s VetDogs later this month. Participants will be able to run or walk with the pack, then they can stick around for food & drink tents. There will even be DJ. The event will take place at THE […]

Johnny Olszewski Budget Press Conference 2020

Olszewski announces legislation to revitalize Baltimore County Commission Veterans’ Affairs

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—In honor of Veteran’s Day, Baltimore County Executive Olszewski on Thursday announced that he will introduce legislation to expand, enhance, and revitalize Baltimore County’s Commission on Veterans’ Affairs. “Out of courage and a deep sense of duty to our country, so many brave men and women have made incredible sacrifices to defend our freedoms and our way of life,” […]

94-year-old Parkville resident claims $40,000 VaxCash prize

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—An anonymous Parkville man is the latest winner to claim a $40,000 prize in the $2 Million VaxCash Promotion. The 94-year-old, who was selected in the June 30 drawing, became eligible for the prize after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination this past spring. The winner, who visited Maryland Lottery headquarters on July 7, said he felt that getting vaccinated was […]

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