TOWSON, MD—In the federal court challenge to Baltimore County’s redistricting plan, brought by several local civil rights organizations, federal judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on Tuesday granted a preliminary injunction blocking implementation of the County’s plan. The judge has ordered officials to submit a new plan that complies with the Voting Rights Act by March 8th. Maryland Matters reports that the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced nearly $8 million in emergency funding to support the state’s four residential treatment centers and to mitigate financial losses they incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding, made available through the American Rescue Plan Act, will help ensure critical services are provided to children and adolescents enrolled in Medicaid. “This […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week submitted a $480 million supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2023, including critical resources to support first responders, economic development in rural counties, and renters and homeowners across the state. “With this supplemental budget, we are providing critical resources to support Marylanders’ top priorities,” said Governor Hogan. “We look forward to working with the General […]
KINGSVILLE, MD—A hiker sustained serious injuries in Kingsville on Tuesday. At just before noon, crews from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Company, and the Baltimore County Fire Department worked to rescue a person with serious injuries from Gunpowder Falls State Park near Belair Road. WMVFC reports that the hiker sustained an […]
UPDATE 2: The salon is a total loss. A fundraising event will be held on March 20th. UPDATE: The Baltimore County Fire Department reports that three people sustained minor injuries and one person was seriously injured. Engineers are now examining the structural integrity of the building. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a vehicle that […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced the second round of recipients for Project Restore, a $25 million economic recovery initiative that provides financial incentives to revitalize vacant retail and commercial space. In this round of awards, 209 businesses will receive $5.2 million in rental subsidies and $9.3 million in business operations grants over the next two years, totaling $14.5 […]
UPDATE: The AELR has voted to lift the mask mandate. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education on Tuesday voted to lift the statewide school mask mandate. The board voted 12-2 in favor of lifting the requirement. The measure will now need to receive final approval from the state’s Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review (AELR) committee, […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Rolling Grill has announced that is has obtained its liquor license. Owner Matt Lotz says the restaurant is now serving craft beer, seltzers, wine, and even features an oyster bar. The popular eatery serves chili, shrimp, crab cakes, oyster stew, and of course pit beef, pit ham, and pit turkey. The Rolling Grill Pit Beef & Catering opened […]