Governor Moore announces new partnership between Maryland Department of Environment, University of Maryland Center for Global Sustainability to model Maryland’s climate goals pathway

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced a new partnership between the Maryland Department of the Environment and The Center for Global Sustainability at the University of Maryland to model Maryland’s pathway toward ambitious climate goals. The announcement came during a roundtable discussion at the State House with climate goal stakeholders including representatives from the Maryland Department of the Environment, […]

County Council passes Councilman Marks’ bill to protect forest cover, ban panhandle lots in Honeygo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks this week announced the passage of sweeping legislation (Bill 11-23) to improve building standards in Honeygo, the development district in northeastern Perry Hall. At its meeting on April 3th, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation that creates among the toughest forest conservation standards in Baltimore County that area. The legislation also bans panhandle lots […]

Maryland Department of Labor announces request for proposals for entrepreneurship training for justice-impacted individuals

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor this week announced that the department is now accepting proposals to help organizations provide entrepreneurship development opportunities for current and formerly incarcerated individuals. The opportunities will be provided through a combination of nationally-recognized training and direct access to business financing. Proposals will be due on Friday, July 17, 2023, and awards will be made […]

Overturned truck snarls traffic in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving an overturned truck in Joppa. The crash was reported at around 3 p.m. on April 4, 2023 in the 2500-block of Mountain Road, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should expect delays in the area. Photo via JMVFC

Joppa man buys Keno ticket in Kingsville, wins $30K

KINGSVILLE, MD—Lottery fan Kyle McCauley of Joppa is a weekend warrior whose favorite game is Keno. He just had his most productive Maryland Lottery Sunday yet, having won a $30,048 prize. The 33-year-old enjoys playing Keno with a family member at Horseshoe Pub located at 12627 Belair Road in Kingsville. Kyle may occasionally play Racetrax, but he’s put most of […]

Baltimore County Commission for Women seeking nominees for 41st annual Women of the Year Awards

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Commission for Women is seeking nominations for its 41st annual Women of the Year Awards to honor women for their outstanding contributions to the community. Nominations are open until May 1, 2023. Each year the Baltimore County Commission for Women accepts nominations for “Woman of the Year,” “Young Woman of the Year” and “Woman Making a […]