Online petition created to support development of Middle River Library

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—An online petition has been created urging county officials to support the development of a Baltimore County Public Library branch in Middle River. “Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to partner with the developers of the Greenleigh community in Middle River to build a new, 21st Century Library,” reads the Change.org petition. “The proposal includes […]

Maryland AG joins lawsuit against Trump over voting restrictions

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced this week that he has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, the federal Election Assistance Commission, and other administration officials. The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14248, also known as the […]

Maryland unveils plan to bolster cybersecurity workforce

ANNAPOLIS, MD—A new report highlights the urgent need for a robust cybersecurity workforce in Maryland, with over 6,500 open positions in the state and Washington, D.C. between December 2023 and January 2024. This demand is projected to grow by nearly 40% over the next decade, according to the “Maryland’s Cybersecurity Talent Strategy” report (PDF), released by the Cyber Maryland Program […]

Maryland Geological Survey to map bottom of Chesapeake Bay

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Geological Survey has embarked on a mission to map the Chesapeake Bay’s bottom, using advanced technology to create a detailed picture of the underwater landscape. This initiative aims to identify suitable areas for oyster restoration, crucial for the health of the Bay’s ecosystem. Using a custom-built boat equipped with interferometric side-scan sonar, a magnetometer, and a sub-bottom […]

Baltimore County Public Schools’ Superintendent under fire over residency concerns

UPDATE: The school district’s director of communications told WYPR that at least one of the listed residents on the Towson lease shares Rogers’ last name. And living in a residence rented by another person, such as a spouse or family member, isn’t prohibited by the superintendent contract. “Based on advice from law enforcement because of some ongoing safety concerns, I […]