Maryland District 7 Delegates pen letter opposing Days Cove discharge permit

WHITE MARSH, MD—Maryland District 7 Delegates Ryan Nawrocki, Kathy Szeliga, and Lauren Arikan have written a letter opposing a proposed discharge permit for a White Marsh landfill. In August, Gunpowder Riverkeeper reported that the Days Cove Rubble Landfill had applied for a new discharge permit through the MD Department of the Environment. The letter from Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga, and Arikan […]

Baltimore County Police Department seeks public’s help in identifying burglary suspects

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating four individuals suspected of a burglary that occurred on Friday, Sept. 12. According to detectives from the BCPD’s Burglary Unit, surveillance video shows the suspects pictured above entering a residence in the 100-block of York Road in Towson. Police are urging anyone with information […]

NY judge dismisses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

NEW YORK—A New York state judge dismissed terrorism-related charges Tuesday against Luigi Mangione, the 27-year-old suspect accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove the killing was intended to intimidate the public or influence government policy. Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro tossed out two counts — first-degree murder in furtherance of […]

Baltimore County Council approves new redistricting map in 5-2 vote, Marks applauds decision

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday night voted 5-2 to approve a new nine-district councilmanic redistricting map, concluding more than a year of intense debate over how to balance community interests with the need for increased minority representation. The final legislation, amended during the council meeting, creates two majority-Black districts on the county’s western side. It also includes one […]

Maryland ranked 6th-best state for teachers in new national report

BALTIMORE, MD—A new report from the personal-finance company WalletHub has ranked Maryland as the sixth-best state for teachers in the nation, with Virginia taking the top spot and Hawaii coming in last. Released just before World Teachers’ Day, the “2025’s Best & Worst States for Teachers” report analyzed all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 24 key metrics. […]

Maryland launches statewide teacher apprenticeship program to address shortage

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore announced Monday the launch of Maryland’s first state-sponsored registered apprenticeship program for teachers, an initiative designed to expand the educator workforce and create a more affordable path into the profession. The new program, developed in partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education, the Maryland State Education Association, and the Maryland Department of Labor, will allow […]

Towson University, Baltimore Ravens announce partnership

TOWSON, MD— Towson University and the Baltimore Ravens announced a new multi-faceted partnership Monday that will provide unique opportunities for students and increase the university’s visibility. The collaboration will see the university featured across the team’s gameday experiences, media platforms, and community initiatives, according to a press release from Towson University. “Towson University is so proud to partner with the […]

Baltimore County Police Department launches new Community Conversations program

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department on Monday announced the launch of a new initiative, Community Conversations, aimed at strengthening the relationship between law enforcement officers and residents. The program is designed to “break down barriers to ensure the person beyond the badge is seen,” according to a press release. Police Chief Robert O. McCullough said the program is part […]