Scam Alert

Maryland Secretary of State, Attorney General warn of possible COVID-19 charity scams

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Federal Trade Commission has reported that scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the coronavirus, including through the sale of counterfeit products and the solicitation of money and personal information. When charities request donations in response to the coronavirus, Marylanders may feel duty-bound to donate in an effort to help their neighbors. Maryland’s Secretary of State John C. […]

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Baltimore County Comprehensive Zoning Map Process CZMP 2020

Planning Board member Hartman, Councilman Marks encourage input on rezoning issues

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PERRY HALL, MD—With the cancellation of the Fifth District rezoning hearing, Planning Board member Paul Hartman and Councilman David Marks are encouraging the public to email them with any thoughts on rezoning issues that may otherwise have been discussed at the meeting. Planning Board member Hartman may be reached at [email protected]. Councilman Marks may be reached at [email protected]. “We encourage […]

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Archdiocese of Baltimore

Archdiocese closes schools, Catholic Masses to continue

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UPDATE: All Catholic Masses have been cancelled indefinitelyCatholic Masses have been cancelled indefinitely. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The Archdiocese of Baltimore has announced that it will close all schools from March 16 – 27 to coincide with Baltimore County Public Schools. Masses, however, will go on uninterrupted – with an attendance count in place. “In light of the order…by […]

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Modell’s Sporting Goods files for bankruptcy, to close all stores

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PARKVILLE, MD—Modell’s Sporting Goods, America’s oldest family owned and operated retailer of sporting goods, athletic footwear, active apparel and fan gear, this week announced that the company has voluntarily filed for bankruptcy. The company’s lenders and long-standing partners will provide the Company with the financial flexibility to operate the business in the near term, including the timely payment of employee […]

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Baltimore Orioles

MLB Opening Day delayed at least 2 weeks

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BALTIMORE, MD—Orioles fans are going to have to wait a little longer to see the team in action this year. Following a call with the 30 clubs, and after consultation with the Major League Baseball Players Association, Commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr. on Thursday announced that MLB had decided to suspend Spring Training games and to delay the start of […]

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Larry Hogan Coronavirus Conference 20200312

Governor Hogan: All Maryland public schools closed March 16-27; large public gatherings prohibited

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Thursday afternoon, Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor announced that all public gatherings of 250 people or more should be cancelled, effective immediately. State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon also announced that all Maryland public schools would be closed from March 16 through March 27. Schools […]

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Parkville Crash 20200312

Mail carrier injured in Carney crash

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PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday afternoon crash in Carney. The crash was reported at around 1:45 p.m. at the intersection of Cromwell Bridge Road and Satyr Hill Road (21234). A USPS mail truck flipped over as a result of the crash. The mail carrier sustained minor injuries and has been taken to a nearby hospital. No […]

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