BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland experienced strong growth in health care employment in March, with the state at nearly double the national rate for addition of jobs in that sector overall in 2024, according to monthly state jobs data released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) this week. The state gained 1,600 health care jobs in March, which […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Friday announced the start of the Port of Baltimore Worker Support Program, which will provide temporary cash assistance to eligible workers who have lost income and work hours due to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The $15 million program, established through executive order and authorized by the Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade (PORT) […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash on East Joppa Road in Baltimore County. The accident was reported at just before 3:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon along East Joppa Road at Seven Courts Drive (21236). Most of the intersection is blocked at this time. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Police say they have taken down a large, regional drug trafficking organization following an extensive, months-long investigation. At approximately 4 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, Baltimore Police Department detectives with the Group Violence Unit executed a total of eight warrants in partnership with SWAT teams, Anne Arundel County members, Baltimore County members, the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, […]
COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday night in Cockeysville. At just before 9:30 p.m. on April 18, 2024, officers responded to the 500-block of Lake Vista Circle for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Medics transported the male victim to an area hospital […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has announced an indictment in connection with a homicide that occurred in Edgewood in 2021. At just after 11:45 p.m. on June 9, 2021, deputies responded to a reported shooting in the 6200-block of Edgewood Road. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an adult male, identified as Jarmil Christopher Stewart, 20, of Edgewood, suffering from a […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that all state and federal buildings in Maryland will lower their flags to half-staff on Saturday, April 20 to honor the life of Boonsboro Police Chief Kevin Eugene Morgan. Chief Morgan died on April 13 after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. The flags will be lowered from sunrise to sunset. “Chief Morgan […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As the warmer weather begins to arrive in Baltimore, the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City and the Baltimore Police Commissioner have announced plans to increase enforcement against illegal dirt bike activity. The announcement comes after a rise in illegal dirt bike activity, which has been a concern for many in the city. In response to the issue, the Baltimore […]