Triple shooting leaves three dead in Baltimore County

UPDATE 2: Police have identified the victims in this incident. UPDATE: Police are now investigating this incident as a double murder suicide. Original story below… CATONSVILLE, MD—Police are investigating after three people were found dead following a shooting in Baltimore County. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, officers responded to a “check on subject” call in the 700-block […]

BCPS elementary school boundary study committee to hold first meeting in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools committee is set to begin a study on the attendance boundaries for three eastern elementary schools to address enrollment imbalances. The first committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 10, at Middle River Middle School. The study will explore new boundary lines for Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools to maximize […]

Dog food recalled nationwide over Salmonella, Listeria contamination concerns

BALTIMORE, MD—Viva Raw LLC, a Charlotte-based pet food company, has issued a voluntary recall of two lots of its raw dog and cat food products due to potential contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced this week. The recall involves Lot 21495, which includes Viva Ground Beef for Dogs and Viva Beef & Turkey […]

Maryland State Board of Education reverses censure of Baltimore County School Board member

UPDATE: Maggie Litz Domanowski has posted a response to a portion of this story. An excerpt reads as follows: “When I noticed this being referenced in an article published today on the NottinghamMD.com website, I felt compelled to assist others in grasping the true events: “‘Community response to the censure was divided. The Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition launched […]

Moore administration advances $30 million for affordable housing, public safety, and economic growth in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works, led by Gov. Wes Moore, on Wednesday approved over $30 million in strategic investments for community revitalization, public safety, and economic development across the state. The funding includes $24.3 million in grants for 25 community projects and a $6.1 million contract to support We Our Us, a Baltimore-based youth engagement organization. “We know […]

Governor Moore announces tax-related incentives to spur economic development through arts, entertainment

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore this week announced that four communities have been redesignated as Arts and Entertainment Districts, ensuring they can continue to use tax incentives to spur economic development through arts and tourism. The communities — Berlin, Chestertown, Denton, and Grantsville — were certified for another 10 years in the statewide program. The designation allows for various tax […]

Maryland among top 10 U.S. states where private schools are gaining traction

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland has the fifth-highest rate of private school enrollment in the U.S., according to a new study from e-learning platform eLearning Industry. The study, which analyzed 2023 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), found that Maryland had 46.14 private school enrollments for every 100 public school enrollments in grades 9-12. This figure is 51% higher […]

Maryland State Police boosting enforcement efforts for Labor Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police are stepping up enforcement efforts over the Labor Day weekend, urging motorists to drive safely and avoid impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. According to a press release, troopers from all 23 barracks across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols from Friday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Aug. 31. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) […]