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Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga speak out against censure of Baltimore County Board of Education member

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga on Thursday called for the immediate rescinding of Resolution 2025-02, which censures Board of Education of Baltimore County Member Maggie Domanowski. The Delegates say the censure was imposed following what the Board described as “rudeness” during a budget hearing that was a legitimate expression of concern over the nearly $3 billion budget, “a […]

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Maryland Youth Fishing Rodeo schedule set for 2025 season

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites young anglers ages 3 to 15 to participate in the 2025 Maryland Youth Fishing Rodeos. Fifty-one free events will be offered across 16 counties throughout the state, starting in spring and continuing until late fall. The annual rodeos, some dating back over 60 years, aim to introduce youth to fishing, improve […]

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SPARROWS POINT PARK: Baltimore County opens first major southeast-area park in two decades

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SPARROWS POINT, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, the Department of Recreation and Parks, elected officials and community stakeholders on Wednesday participated in a ribbon cutting event at Sparrows Point Park, the first new major recreational site in southeast Baltimore County in more than two decades. Located on a portion of what was once one of the world’s largest steel-producing and […]

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MDTA Police conduct 294 traffic stops on St. Patrick’s Day

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers conducted high visibility traffic enforcement across the state on St. Patrick’s Day. Officers focused on the leading causes of crashes including impaired and aggressive driving. MDTA Police Officers conducted 294 traffic stops and removed multiple impaired drivers from Maryland roadways. Officers from MDTA Police detachments at Maryland toll facilities, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, […]

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Crews to improve pavement on MD 152 in Harford County beginning this weekend

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FALLSTON, MD—Maryland State Highway Administration crews will begin a pavement patching project on approximately four miles of MD 152 (Mountain Road) between I-95 and US 1 (Belair Road) starting as early as Sunday night, March 23, 2025. The MD 152 pavement patching project is expected to be completed in late May, weather permitting. Contractor crews will work overnights Sundays through […]

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Forecasters warn of increased wildfire risk in Baltimore area on Wednesday

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BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says there is an increased risk of wildfires and brush fires throughout the Baltimore area on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The combination of low humidity and gusty winds will result in a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread through Wednesday afternoon. Relative humidity values will drop 20 to 25 percent across […]

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Maryland becomes first ‘Spotlight State’ for federal workers

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced this week a new partnership with Work for America to help connect federal workers with state and local government jobs amid recent federal downsizing efforts. The partnership makes Maryland the first Work for America “Spotlight State,” which means the state’s labor force will be prioritized for vetted candidates looking to continue their public service […]

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