Governor Hogan encourages Marylanders to testify for fair congressional maps during special session

UPDATE: A Maryland judge has tossed out the General Assembly’s newly drawn Congressional district map. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday encouraged Marylanders to testify during next week’s special session for the fair maps he has transmitted to the Maryland General Assembly on behalf of the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission. Yesterday, the Princeton Gerrymandering Project published […]

Baltimore County separate yard materials collection ending for 2021

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Department Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) officials this week announced that the separate collection of yard materials for Baltimore County residents with “Y” days on their collection schedules will halt in December, and will resume in April 2022. The date of the last 2021 “Y” day varies among County collection schedules. Residents must refer to their particular […]

AG Frosh to Governor Hogan: Understaffing at state agency puts Maryland’s drinking water at risk

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Wednesday sent a letter to Governor Larry Hogan warning that he believes the Maryland Department of the Environment’s (MDE) Water Supply Program (WSP) is dramatically understaffed – potentially risking the safety of Maryland’s drinking water and the health and welfare of Marylanders. WSP’s mandate is to ensure that the State’s 3,300 public […]

Assault & robbery reported in Carney, business burglarized in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local crimes that were reported over the past week. At around midnight on Sunday, November 21, an individual noticed that the locks on four storage units had been damaged in the 5800-block of Allender Road in White Marsh (21162).  Several items were missing from the units. Sometime between 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 22, and […]

Governor Hogan outlines Maryland’s preparedness efforts for COVID-19 Omicron variant [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following the first confirmed U.S. case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday detailed Maryland’s preparedness efforts. “The single most important thing you can do to maintain your immunity against this virus and its variants is to get your booster shot,” said Governor Hogan. “Throughout this entire year, we have repeatedly stressed that we are in […]

Nottingham woman claims $30,000 top prize on Maryland Lottery scratch-off

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A $30,000 top-prize has been claimed on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off, making the holidays even merrier for a Nottingham military member and her family. The 20-year-old routinely plays a variety of scratch-off games with her grandmother. Her lucky Diamond Bingo scratch-off provided their first big win, she told Maryland Lottery officials. The Baltimore County winner bought her lucky ticket […]

Brush fire reported at Loch Raven Reservoir

CARNEY, MD—Crews are on the scene of another brush fire at Loch Raven Reservoir. Wednesday afternoon’s fire was reported at around 2:30 p.m. off of Loch Raven Drive (21234). The large brush fire was reported near the dam area. Several brush fires have been reported at thr reservoir in recent days. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists […]