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Former Baltimore County insurance agent, financial advisor charged with obstruction of justice

Posted on July 28, 2025 by News Desk

BALTIMORE, MD—A former Baltimore County insurance agent and financial advisor has been charged with obstruction of justice and fabricating physical evidence, marking the fourth set of criminal charges filed against him since September 2024, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced. The new charges, filed in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, allege that Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, […]

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Governor Moore joins McLaren leadership in announcing new vehicle processing center at Tradepoint Atlantic

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Friday that British luxury car manufacturer McLaren will establish its first U.S. vehicle processing center at Tradepoint Atlantic in the Port of Baltimore, a project representing more than $10.5 million in investment and expected to create over 20 new jobs. The 50,000-square-foot facility, located at the revitalized former Bethlehem Steel mill site in Sparrows […]

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Maryland ranks 18th among states with longest credit card debt payoff timelines, WalletHub study

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With Americans having increased their collective credit card debt by $52 billion last year, and the grand total at around $1.3 trillion, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on the States Where It Will Take the Longest to Pay Off Credit Card Debt. Alongside this report, WalletHub also released its Financial Insecurity Survey, which examined the […]

Maryland to invest $20 million in waterway improvements, boating access

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced this week that it will allocate $20 million in grants for Fiscal Year 2026 to enhance public boating access, dredge navigable waterways, and bolster safety for first responders across the state. The funding, drawn from the Waterway Improvement Fund, will support a range of projects including new and upgraded public boating facilities, […]

Over 5 million above-ground swimming pools recalled due to drowning hazard, nine deaths reports

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—Federal safety regulators and three major pool manufacturers this week announced the recall of approximately 5 million above-ground swimming pools, citing a drowning hazard for young children. The pools, 48 inches or taller, feature compression straps that can create a foothold, allowing children to climb into the pool even if the ladder is removed. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission […]

Gas prices see slight dip amidst supply jump, oil decline

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has resumed a downward trend, falling 1.7 cents over the past week to $3.09 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data released Monday. This marks an 11.5-cent decrease from a month ago and is 37.7 cents lower than a year ago. Conversely, the national average price of diesel saw a slight increase, rising 1.7 […]

Maryland Board of Public Works approves $241 million for statewide projects

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works, comprised of Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, Governor Wes Moore, and Treasurer Dereck Davis, has approved 81 initiatives totaling more than $241 million. Among the approvals, Comptroller Lierman voted to authorize $5.2 million in requests from the Maryland Department of the Environment for flood management measures. These funds are intended to alert local governments […]

Maryland creators need 3 billion TikTok views to earn average annual wage, data shows

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The creator economy is exploding across America, but a harsh reality is emerging for those hoping to make TikTok a full-time career: your state’s cost of living could make or break your creator dreams. The team at content collaboration platform Planable analyzed TikTok income potential across all 50 states, comparing platform earnings to local average wages using U.S. Bureau […]

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