BALTIMORE, MD—The cost of household essentials in Maryland has risen at a faster clip than inflation, leaving low-wage workers priced out of affording the basics, according to United Way of Maryland and research partner, United For ALICE. Over the course of 15 years, low-wage jobs didn’t keep up with the increased cost of essentials. Workers in retail sales, the most […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced the indictments of Cindy Boadu, Kelvin Boadu, Kwame Boadu, all residents of Rockville, and Leslie Awulley Quaye of Taneytown, for their involvement in filing fraudulent unemployment insurance claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cindy Boadu, Kelvin Boadu, and Kwame Boadu are each charged with theft scheme over $100,000, conspiracy to commit […]
PERRY HALL, MD—The principal of Perry Hall High School is leaving his post. Board of Education of Baltimore County member Julie Henn on Wednesday announced that Craig Reed has been selected as BCPS’ Executive Director for High Schools. Reed was named principal at PHHS in 2019, succeeding Andrew Last who retired after a five-year stint. “Perry Hall has been blessed […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education this week announced that the Maryland State Department of Education has strengthened its staffing infrastructure, resulting in the lowest vacancy rate in a decade. MSDE will have 96 job vacancies as of July 1, 2023. This number represents a relentless effort from State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury and his administration to staff […]
UPDATE: Conrad’s has announced grand opening details at its new location. Original story below… PERRY HALL, MD—Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant in Perry Hall is relocating. On the same day that Sol Oaxaca announced that they would be relocating, Conrad’s in Perry Hall announced that they would be moving down the street to the former Sol Oaxaca location. “In early 2024, we […]
UPDATE: Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant will be relocating to the former Sol Oaxaca location. Conrad’s ownership approached Sol Oaxaca and made them an offer on the property, so the Sol Oaxaca relocation was not due to “the curse.” Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—Sol Oaxaca on Tuesday announced that it would be closing its doors in Perry Hall. The restaurant opened its […]
TOWSON, MD—Oluwatomisin Adeniye, who just completed Grade 8 at Loch Raven Technical Academy, earned second place in Maryland’s 2nd annual National Civics Bee. Adeniye earned a $750 cash prize for her essay highlighting growing concerns about violence in schools. The Civics Bee, held at Coppin State University on June 17, was hosted by the Maryland Chamber Foundation and sponsored by […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Wawa has announced the grand opening of its newest store located at 7501 Pulaski Highway in Rosedale (21237) on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Local friends and neighbors are invited at 7:45 a.m. to join General Manager Wayne Adams who will help do the honors of counting down the moment when the doors open at 8:00 a.m. for the very […]