Governor Hogan announces $4 million in aid for Tropical Depression Ida relief

UPDATE: The Small Business Administration has approved a disaster declaration for areas affected by Tropical Depression Ida. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced that the State of Maryland is making $4 million in funding available to assist residents and businesses affected by Tropical Depression Ida. In addition, the governor has requested a disaster declaration from […]

Baltimore County to launch online permitting platform

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced the first phase of Baltimore County’s transition from paper to online permit applications. Beginning November 1, officials say all construction permit applications will be filed online – paper applications will no longer be accepted. “We hold ourselves to the highest standards of customer service, and this is an important step toward improving […]

Governor Hogan announces $150 million initiative to ‘Re-fund the Police’ [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced a $150 million Re-Fund The Police Initiative to provide much-needed support and resources to state and local police agencies in their efforts to fight violent crime. Coming at an especially challenging time for members of law enforcement across the country, this initiative is the first in a series of announcements the governor will […]

Middle River man charged with impaired boating

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Authorities have charged a Middle River man with impaired boating. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police say they charged the impaired boater in Baltimore County on September 3rd. Officers who were on night patrol in Frog Mortar Creek stopped a boat traveling without its required 360 navigational lights and conducted a safety inspection. Police say the operator, Charles […]

El Salto to celebrate second anniversary in Perry Hall next week

PERRY HALL, MD—El Salto is preparing to celebrate a big milestone. The authentic Mexican restaurant will be celebrating its second anniversary on Thursday, October 21, 2021. The event will  feature drink specials and live mariachi 6 – 8 p.m. More information is available at https://www.elsaltomexicanrestaurant.com. El Salto’s Perry Hall restaurant is located at 4335 Ebenezer Road in the Perry Hall […]

Maryland COVID-19 metrics continue to decline

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday provided an update to Marylanders on the state’s COVID-19 health metrics, which continue to decline as the state nears more vaccine milestones. “After withstanding the Delta variant surge better than just about any other state, our health metrics continue to be among the lowest in the country,” said Governor Hogan. “This is a critical […]

Baltimore County Army veteran facing federal charges for falsely claiming to be a paraplegic, obtaining more than $1 million in government disability benefits

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County U.S. Army veteran has been charged with fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million in government disability benefits. A federal criminal complaint charges William Rich, 41, of Windsor Mill, for allegedly fraudulently obtaining a total of more than $1 million dollars in disability benefits and Social Security Administration disability benefits by falsely claiming that he was a […]