TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. On Tuesday morning, Olszewski tweeted the following: As part of my regular testing regimen, I received a positive PCR test for COVID-19. I am both vaccinated and boosted. I’m asymptomatic and currently feel fine. This is a critical reminder of the challenges we all continue face amid the […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced the first round of awardees for Project Restore, a $25 million economic recovery initiative that provides financial incentives for small businesses and commercial developers to revitalize vacant retail and commercial space. A total of 144 businesses in 23 jurisdictions will receive $3.6 million in rental subsidies and $7.2 million in business operations grants […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that the state completed historic agreements with state employee unions that will lead to significant salary increases for law enforcement officers, firefighters, nurses, and other front line healthcare workers. The governor also announced an enhanced focus on mental health resources available to state employees. In addition to these tentative agreements, the administration has […]
UPDATE: Singh has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—A Texas man faces up to ten years in prison after cyberstalking and “swatting” a Baltimore County woman. Desmond Babloo Singh, 20, of Temple, Texas, pleaded guilty on Monday to two counts of cyberstalking. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The man who bought a winning $50,000 Bonus Match 5 ticket in Nottingham has claimed his prize. A Baltimore retiree has national and international travel on his mind after his big win. A fan of Formula 1 racing, the retired teaching assistant and substitute teacher for Baltimore City Public Schools plans to pack his suitcases for race destinations — […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19. The governor, who is fully vaccinated, issued the following statement on Monday: This morning, as part of my regular testing routine, I received a positive rapid test for COVID-19. I have been vaccinated and boosted, and I am feeling fine at the moment. As the Omicron […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials on Monday posted an updated to parents, guardians, staff, and students regarding the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the state. The update reads as follows: Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff and Students: The sharp increase in positive cases and rapid spread of COVID-19 across the county, state, and country is deeply concerning, and I […]
UPDATE: As of 12:15 p.m., all lanes have now been reopened. Original story below… —— PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Monday morning crash on I-695. The crash was reported at just before 9:45 a.m. along the outer loop at Loch Raven Boulevard (Exit 29). The outer loop has been shut down at Loch Raven Boulevard. A truck […]