ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday proclaimed June 12 as Women Veterans Day in Maryland and announced the establishment of the Women Veterans Inclusion Program to support women veterans. This year marks the 73rd anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, signed into law by President Harry S. Truman on June 12, 1948. “This new initiative will increase outreach […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday issued a proclamation recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month and highlighting the administration’s participation in the nationwide Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families. Maryland joins 41 other states and one U.S. territory in issuing similar proclamations today. “Each and every life taken by suicide is a devastating […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A new law taking effect July 1 benefits Maryland veterans every time certain special vehicle registration plates are purchased from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA). House Bill 646 was passed in the 2020 Maryland General Assembly session and allocates $10 from the sale of certain plates to Maryland Veterans Trust Fund, a non-emergency, temporary […]
PARKVILLE, MD—This was a Memorial Day like no other, but that didn’t stop Parkville’s Hope and Peace Foundation from remembering the fallen – with social distancing measures in place. The foundation, along with Maryland’s Rolling 9/11 Memorial made stops at Holly Hills Memorial Gardens in Middle River, Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Towson, the World War I Memorial in Towson, […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Since their traditional school ceremony was cancelled this year, the Perry Hall Improvement Association held a Memorial Day ceremony at the Perry Hall Veterans Memorial on Monday morning. The memorial is located at the base of the flagpole at Perry Hall Elementary School. Councilman David Marks recently announced that he would be forming committees to improve both the […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Monday that he would be forming a committee to recommend improvements to the Carney and Perry Hall veterans memorials. The Carney Veterans Memorial is located on the grounds of Carney Elementary School and was most recently renovated seven years ago. The Perry Hall Veterans Memorial is located at Perry Hall Elementary School […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—It’s back! The Avenue at White Marsh invites you to join WBAL news anchor Jason Newton and WBAL TV’s Puppy with a Purpose, Brooks, for a 5K run & dog walk to benefit and celebrate America’s VetDogs! Participants will be able to run or walk with the pack, then they can stick around for food & drink tents. […]
CARNEY, MD—The Carney Improvement Association will hold its annual service honoring veterans next month. The ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Carney Elementary School. The annual event is sponsored jointly by the Sons of the American Legion and the Carney Improvement Association. Carney Elementary School is located at 3131 E. Joppa Road in […]