ROSEDALE, MD—Reece subsidiary Fortiline, a wholesale distributor of underground water, sewer and storm utility products, has acquired Belair Road Supply Co. Inc., a distributor of water, sewer, storm and masonry products with five locations in Maryland and Delaware. The acquisition expands Fortiline’s brand network to almost 80 locations in 16 Northeastern states. Belair President Stephanie Germano will stay on through […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers from the Chesapeake Bay region reintroduced legislation this week to support farmers adopting conservation practices that will improve water quality in the Bay and its tributaries. The Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act proposes five changes to the next Farm Bill to encourage farmers to implement voluntary conservation practices. The Chesapeake Bay Task Force Co-chairs […]
The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Maryland’s small businesses, families, and retirees are all feeling the squeeze of rising prices and flat incomes, and House Bill 1554—a 2.5% service tax up for debate in Annapolis—only stands to make things harder. We’re firmly against this measure, which we see as a triple threat: it […]
BALTIMORE, MD—In anticipation of increased DUI risks, the Maryland State Police have announced increased patrols and enforcement efforts targeting aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving throughout the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Starting Friday, March 14th, and continuing through Monday, March 17th, troopers from all 23 barracks will be deployed in saturation patrols, focusing on roadways known for high rates of impaired […]
BALTIMORE, MD—An illegal immigrant from Nicaragua who admitted to massacring 20 people while serving in the Nicaraguan army in the 1990s was arrested in Maryland earlier this month, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Javier Zeledon Reyes, 56, was arrested by ICE in Hyattsville on March 6 after he confessed to the killings during immigration proceedings. He had […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Stargazers across Maryland will be able to witness a rare astronomical event this week – a total lunar eclipse – but only true “night owls” will be able to see it. The eclipse will occur on the night of March 13th, or early in the morning of March 14th, depending on your time zone. During a lunar eclipse, the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—United Way of Central Maryland has announced the 2025 Neighborhood Grant awardees, which feature community-centered projects that are resident-driven, connect community members and create impact in Central Maryland. This year’s Neighborhood Grant program has awarded more than $776,000 to 80 local organizations. The Neighborhood Grant program provides between $2,500 and $10,000 in funding for projects that inspire community connection […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market completed its ninth-best month in February 2025, generating $6,350,174 in contributions to the state. Through the first eight months of FY2025 (July 2024 through February 2025), sports wagering has contributed $61,171,291 to the state compared to $37,051,266 for the same period in FY2024. The total of nearly $61.2 million in state contributions through eight months […]