Charlie Kirk

Maryland Freedom Caucus, Gov. Moore condemn fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah university event

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus issued a statement Wednesday condemning the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a campus event in Utah, attributing the violence to rising political division fueled by the left and calling for national unity against such attacks. Kirk, the 31-year-old founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, a prominent right-wing youth organization, was shot […]

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SEPT. 10 POLICE BLOTTER: Series of robberies and burglaries reported in Nottingham, Rosedale, and Essex

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a series of robberies and burglaries that have occurred in the Rosedale, Nottingham, and Essex areas since Sept. 7. All of the suspects remain at large. The incidents include: Sept. 10, Essex: A second-degree burglary was reported at approximately 3:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Eastern Boulevard. Sept. 9, Rosedale: At […]

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National Merit Scholarship Program

11 BCPS students named National Merit semifinalists

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TOWSON, MD—Eleven students from Baltimore County Public Schools have been named semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program, the school system announced Wednesday. These students are among the highest-scoring entrants nationwide on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). More than 1.3 million high school juniors took the exam to enter the program. The recognized students represent […]

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Maryland Department of Health seeks public input for rural health funding

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BALTIMORE, MD— The Maryland Department of Health is asking for public input to help shape its proposal for a new federal program that could bring billions in funding to improve rural health care. The federal Rural Health Transformation Program, administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has allocated a total of $50 billion over five years. Maryland’s […]

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Mental Health

Maryland ranks fourth in nation for youth mental health care, report

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BALTIMORE, MD—A new national report from the teletherapy staffing agency VocoVision ranks Maryland as the fourth-best state in the country for youth mental health support for the 2025-26 school year. While the report indicates that less than half of U.S. children in crisis receive the care they need, Maryland stands out for its proactive approach, outpacing national averages in several […]

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Governor Wes Moore Key Bridge Police Heroes 202509

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

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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 […]

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