Governor Hogan, Lt. Governor Rutherford targeted in unemployment fraud scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—The State of Maryland on Wednesday announced that officials had uncovered an unemployment insurance fraud scheme targeting high-ranking state government officials, including Governor Larry Hogan, Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford, Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson, and several other members of the governor’s cabinet. “We have been more aggressive than any state in going after the rampant fraud that is targeting […]

Federal pandemic unemployment insurance programs set to expire in Maryland on December 26

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor on Wednesday announced that according to guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Unemployment Emergency Compensation (PEUC) unemployment insurance programs program created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act will expire in Maryland on December 26. “With these two federal unemployment insurance programs […]

Maryland Department of Health reports first cold weather-related death of the 2020-2021 winter weather season

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported the first cold-related illness death in Maryland for the 2020-2021 winter weather season. The deceased individual is an adult female in the 60-70 age range. The death occurred in Baltimore City. “As temperatures continue to drop, Marylanders are urged to stay vigilant and to take precautions to limit their exposure to […]

Baltimore City restaurants ordered to close as Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations hit all-time high

BALTIMORE, MD—Just one day into his term as Mayor of Baltimore City, Brandon Scott shut down indoor and outdoor dining at city restaurants at a Wednesday morning press conference as COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state continued to soar. The Maryland Department of Health reported 1,715 coronavirus-related hospitalizations on Wednesday morning, an all-time high since the pandemic began. “This is about […]

Legendary Ravens to appear at toy, coat drive events in Perry Hall

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Local residents can help the needy while meeting some famous, former Baltimore Ravens players over the next week. On Friday, December 11, Jerry’s Toyota presents “Holiday of Hope.”  Bring an unopened toy from 12 – 2 p.m. and meet former Raven Qadry Ismail. Jerry’s Toyota is located at 8001 Belair Road (21236). On Monday, December 14, head to Looney’s […]

Local organizations organize food drives, giveaways during holiday season

UPDATE: See photos from this weekend’s food donation here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Two local communities are getting into the holiday spirit by helping the less fortunate. Perry Hall’s Moores Meadows neighborhood organized a food drive that will provide more than 80 lunches to needy households, according to Councilman David Marks. In addition, Rosedale’s Central Christian Assembly is partnering […]