Governor Moore recognizes outstanding law enforcement, public safety partnership at Maryland Chiefs of Police Association and Maryland Sheriffs’ Association Annual Public Safety Conference

OCEAN CITY, MD—Gov. Wes Moore attended the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association and Maryland Sheriffs’ Association’s annual public safety conference on Monday to honor law enforcement officers from across the state, praising them for their service and partnership in achieving a historic drop in crime. Speaking to more than 350 leaders in law enforcement, Moore said that Maryland has seen […]

Maryland Department of Transportation unveils $21.5 billion six-year transportation budget

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation this week today released a draft of its six-year capital budget, a $21.5 billion plan to enhance safety, maintain infrastructure and support the state’s economy. The Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 outlines a balanced budget that has been bolstered by an increase of nearly $300 million in federal […]

Five-alarm fire engulfs downtown Baltimore, disrupting traffic and Light Rail [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—A five-alarm fire broke out in downtown Baltimore on Tuesday afternoon, September 2, sending thick smoke into the sky near the intersection of North Howard Street and West Fayette Street, officials reported. The Baltimore City Fire Department is leading efforts to contain the blaze, with assistance from multiple agencies, as the fire disrupts traffic and shuts down light rail […]

I-95 ramps near Bel Air to close for Express Toll Lane weekend construction

BEL AIR, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is advising motorists of ramp closures and traffic shifts near the Interstate 95 and Maryland Route 24 interchange this weekend as part of the I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Northbound Extension project. The closures, beginning Friday, Sept. 5, and lasting through Monday, Sept. 8, are necessary for crews to realign northbound MD 24 […]

MDTA to open reconfigured I-95/MD 24 ramp this summer

BEL AIR, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is set to open the first reconfigured ramp at the Interstate 95 and Maryland Route 24 (Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway) interchange by the end of Summer 2025, a key step in its $1.1 billion initiative to ease congestion and improve travel along the I-95 corridor into Harford County. The reconstruction of the MD […]

Chesapeake Bay Bridge travelers warned of significant delays for Independence Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Motorists planning to use the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the U.S. 50 corridor for Independence Day travel should prepare for heavy traffic and significant delays from Wednesday, July 2, through Monday, July 7, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced Monday. The MDTA is urging travelers to adjust their schedules to cross the bridge during off-peak hours to minimize congestion. […]

Key Bridge demolition nears as rebuild project advances

BALTIMORE, MD—Demolition of the remaining structures of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is slated to begin around July 7, weather permitting, marking a significant step forward in the massive Key Bridge Rebuild project, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced this week. The demolition work is expected to span several months and will involve heavy machinery to carefully dismantle the bridge. […]

Board of Public Works approves $950 million for projects across Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, Gov. Wes Moore, and Treasurer Dereck Davis approved 95 initiatives representing a total expenditure of more than $ 950 million during Wednesday’s meeting of the Board of Public Works. During the meeting, the Board approved a new 10-year lease to relocate one of the Office of the Comptroller’s 11 regional branch offices from Elkton in […]