Governor Wes Moore Maryland State of the State 2025

Governor Moore launches Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund to promote access to capital for small business owners

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the launch of the Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund, a $2.5 million initiative aimed at boosting access to capital for small business owners in low- to moderate-income communities. The fund, established under the governor’s 2023 Access to Banking Act, seeks to enhance funding and financial services for small businesses, which Moore called the […]

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Governor Moore: Emergency loan program for former federal workers now open for applications

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced that an emergency loan program for qualified former federal employees is now open for applications. The initiative offers no-interest loans to those terminated from federal employment due to circumstances beyond their control. The Federal Emergency Loan Program, administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, was established through the Protect Our Federal Workers […]

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Police identify 55-year-old woman fatally struck by bus in Rosedale

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ROSEDALE, MD—Police have identified the woman who died after being struck by a private school bus in Rosedale. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Wednesday, June 4, in the area of Philadelphia and Ridge Road (21237). At just before 2 p.m., officers responded to the location following […]

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Cod Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Thursday in northern Baltimore County due to wildfire smoke passing through the region. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or […]

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Police searching for missing teen last seen in Middle River area

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UPDATE: Blake Johnson has been located. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Blake Johnson, 16, is 5’08” tall and weighs 140 pounds. He was last seen at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in the Middle River area wearing a light-colored hoodie and sweatpants. Authorities say Blake now has […]

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Rosedale woman pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, money laundering

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BALTIMORE, MD—A Rosedale woman has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and money laundering, admitting to trafficking thousands of oxycodone pills, and laundering millions of dollars, federal authorities announced Wednesday. Terry Allen, 57, entered her plea in U.S. District Court in Baltimore. According to her plea agreement, Allen led a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed […]

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$1 million, $50K Powerball tickets sold in Baltimore County

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BALTIMORE, MD—Two Powerball tickets sold in Baltimore County have brought significant wins, with one lucky player nabbing a $1 million prize and another securing $50,000, the Maryland Lottery announced. The $1 million winning ticket was purchased at the Soda Pop Shop, located at 6428 Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville. The $50,000 third-tier winning ticket was sold at Woodlawn Mart, found […]

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