Maryland Flag lowered to mark Fallen Heroes Day

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 3, 2024. The flag is being lowered to commemorate Fallen Heroes Day. This day honors Maryland police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. A list of those Marylanders who have been honored […]

Woman dies is fatal Fallston riding mower accident

FALLSTON, MD—A Fallston woman has died in a fatal lawn mower accident. At just before 5:15 p.m. on Thursday evening, May 2, Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company and Harford County Department of Emergency Services responded to a lawn mower accident with traumatic injury in the 2300-block of Willow Vale Drive.  As personnel responded, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services […]

Maryland State Police step up patrols for Cinco de Mayo weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will be increasing patrols across the state ahead of the Cinco de Mayo weekend in an effort to reduce impaired driving. The Maryland State Police said they will be increasing saturation patrols statewide and at each barrack. Troopers will be looking out for distracted, aggressive, and impaired drivers. The increased patrols are a part of the […]

Maryland goes green for mental health awareness

BALTIMORE, MD—In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Maryland Department of Health is encouraging individuals and businesses to go green this May in support of mental health. The move is part of a collaboration with the Mental Health Association of Maryland and the state’s Office of Suicide Prevention. The goal of the Go Green Campaign is to raise awareness […]

Police to hold mock casualty event at Perry Hall High School on Friday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police say residents shouldn’t be alarmed if they see a large number of emergency vehicles in the Perry Hall area on Friday. The Baltimore County Police Department and partner agencies will be holding a mock casualty event at Perry Hall High School on May 3rd. Area residents can expect to see various public safety vehicles and personnel as Homeland […]

WMVFC Food Truck Tuesdays to kick off on May 7

WHITE MARSH, MD—A summer tradition returns to the White Marsh area next week. Spend the day with neighbors and support the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company at Food Truck Tuesdays. Food, drinks, dessert, and live music will be available every Tuesday beginning on May 7 and ending on August 27, 2024. Food trucks rotate weekly and include local favorites like […]

Governor Moore swears In five new executive leaders

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week swore in five new executive leaders to key positions in state government. The five appointments are part of the 2024 legislative session. Secretary Sanjay Rai, Ph.D., Maryland Higher Education Commission Secretary Dr. Rai is a higher education advocate with more than 30 years of experience championing access to higher education and improving student success […]