Governor Hogan announces activation of emergency response operations for winter storm, urges caution for holiday travel

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that the state has activated emergency response operations ahead of the winter storm that is set to enter the region beginning overnight. With the storm expected to create hazardous conditions, state officials are urging Marylanders to closely monitor the forecast and adjust holiday travel plans as necessary, building in extra time in case […]

Edgewood shooting victim dies, police still searching for Towson man

UPDATE: Jamar Wise has been apprehended by police. Original story below… —— EDGEWOOD, MD—The victim in an Edgewood shooting has died. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has identified Jamar Wise, 42, of Towson, as a suspect. Investigators have determined that Wise had previously been in a relationship with the victim, identified as Kisha Blackwell, 46, of Edgewood. Authorities say that Blackwell […]

Attorney General Frosh announces settlement with Caliber Homes

BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week announced that the Consumer Protection Division has reached a settlement with mortgage lender Caliber Homes, Inc. concerning its advertising practices. Caliber was accused of sending mailers to approximately 220,000 Maryland consumers between May 2019 through March 2021 that deceptively displayed on the mailer’s envelope the name and address of […]

Two biotech company presidents indicted in Maryland for securities fraud schemes

BALTIMORE, MD—Two biotech company presidents have been indicted in Maryland in connection with a securities fraud scheme. A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Nader Pourhassan, 59 of Lake Oswego, Oregon, and Kazem Kazempour, 69, of Potomac Maryland, for their roles in schemes to defraud investors in CytoDyn Inc., a publicly traded biotechnology company based in Vancouver, Washington. […]

Flood Watch issued in Baltimore area for Thursday

UPDATE: The Flood Watch will now expire at 1 a.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from Thursday morning through late Thursday night. Forecasters say excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other […]

Maryland Board of Public Works approves final leases to move state agencies to downtown Baltimore

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works on Wednesday approved the final set of leases to advance Governor Larry Hogan’s sweeping plan to move 12 state agencies to downtown Baltimore and help revitalize the Central Business District. The final two leases approved are for the Maryland Departments of Labor (Labor) and Information Technology (DoIT). “Nearly two years ago, I announced […]

Councilman Marks recognized 2022 Fifth District Citizens of the Year

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks this week announced eight recipients of the Fifth District Citizens of the Year program, honoring those who have contributed to the community in outstanding ways. This year’s Citizens of the Year are: Cathy Balcar and Drena Fertetta, for their support of our community through Marian Preparatory Academy and food and household goods collection; Robert […]