BEL AIR, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union recently concluded their fourth #SummerofFreedomFCU photo contest. Diane May, a science teacher at Patterson Mill Midde School in Harford County, won the grand prize of $1,000. May was on a roll, having just recently been awarded a Golden Apple Educator Award grant by Freedom for use in her science classroom. After the Golden Apple […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has announced several promotions. Fire Chief Joanne Rund has announced the promotions of six fire department members to the ranks of Fire Specialist and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator. FIRE APPARATUS DRIVER/OPERATOR (FADO) EMT/FF Chase Barnett EMT/FF Joshua Colbourn EMT/FF Kevin Hudson EMT/FF Jonathan Ross EMT/FF Herbert Schlegel FIRE SPECIALIST EMT/FF Cortnie Hackley The following promotions […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Ten years ago, a group of ten Port of Baltimore employees decided to start a Lottery Club. Since then, the group has contributed $20 a week toward the purchase of jackpot game tickets, including Mega Millions. Their dedication paid off with a $30,000 win in the Friday, September 15 drawing. The club sent a spokesperson to Maryland Lottery headquarters […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland gained 12,400 jobs in August, the largest job growth since July 2022. The unemployment rate decreased to 1.7%. This is the seventh consecutive month of record-setting low unemployment for Maryland. The Professional and Business Services […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library on Tuesday announced its new Board of Library Trustees member, Claudia Cruz. Appointed by Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski in July, Cruz will sit on the board through 2028. She was welcomed at her first Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, September 19. Cruz currently co-owns Bravo Builders LLC and previously worked as a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is actively seeking input from Marylanders regarding the proposed merger between two major national supermarket companies: Kroger, known for operating chains like Harris Teeter, and Albertsons, which operates chains like Safeway. As part of its commitment to safeguarding fair competition, worker rights, agricultural interests, and consumer welfare, the Office of Attorney General’s (OAG) […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday night unanimously passed Bill 52-23, which restricts new construction of apartments near White Marsh Mall. In recent weeks, plans had surfaced to build numerous apartments near both White Marsh Mall and The Avenue at White Marsh, prompting backlash from community members and elected officials alike. Bill 52-23 repeals earlier legislation that allowed […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A lucky Harford County resident is no stranger to playing Maryland Lottery games or winning big prizes. In fact, he has won two big prizes in the past, allowing him to purchase homes for two of his three adult children. Now, the Joppa dad can help buy a home for his third adult child, thanks to a recent Racetrax […]