TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Government offices, district and circuit courts, and senior centers will be closed on Monday, February 17 in recognition of Presidents Day. CountyRide van services will not operate. All Baltimore County Public Library branches will also be closed on Monday, February 17. Parking meters must be fed, Baltimore County Revenue Authority parking garages and the Towson Loop will […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Joann, the popular craft and fabric store, is closing 13 stores in Maryland, leaving only one store in Annapolis in operation. The company, which filed for bankruptcy last month, plans to close over half of its 800 stores across 49 states. The only remaining Joann store in Maryland will be located in Annapolis. The company has not announced a […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus on Thursday unveiled its new “Lower Electric Bills Now” energy platform, aimed at reversing state policies that have led to skyrocketing utility costs for Maryland families. The Caucus, joined by Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD), called on the Maryland General Assembly and Governor Wes Moore to take immediate action to restore energy independence, eliminate unfair […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced his administration’s support for the Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act, a legislative package aimed at protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay. The bill represents a key component of the Moore-Miller administration’s environmental priorities for the 2025 General Assembly. The legislation builds upon existing efforts to improve the Bay’s water quality by introducing comprehensive changes […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, alongside Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and legal teams from Everytown Law and Motley Rice LLC, filed a lawsuit against Glock, Inc. and its parent company, Glock Ges.m.b.H., on Wednesday. The lawsuit alleges that the manufacturer of popular handguns is largely responsible for the proliferation of illegal machine guns in Baltimore and across Maryland. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs, this week announced that Katie Young, owner of Celebree School of Nottingham, has been named a 2024 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA). The IFA honored Young for being an outstanding franchise establishment […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Starting this weekend, shoppers will soon be able to get their hands on delicious Girl Scout cookies at White Marsh Mall. White Marsh Mall is partnering with Girl Scouts of Central Maryland to bring Girl Scout cookies to the mall’s food court. Local troops will be selling Girl Scout cookies every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The US Department of Justice announced the unsealing of criminal charges against two Russian nationals, Roman Berezhnoy, 33, and Egor Nikolaevich Glebov, 39, this week. They are accused of operating a cybercrime group that used Phobos ransomware to attack over 1,000 organizations worldwide, earning more than $16 million in ransom payments. Berezhnoy and Glebov are alleged to have been […]