Governor Moore announces $69 million in federal funds to support affordable high-speed internet access for unserved Marylanders

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Monday announced $69 million in federal funding for two new programs to help more Marylanders access high-speed, affordable internet. Administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Office of Statewide Broadband, the two programs, Home Stretch for Public Housing and Home Stretch for Difficult to Serve Properties, are expected to provide internet access […]

Assaults reported in White Marsh, Fullerton

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an auto theft, two burglaries, and two assaults that were reported this month. At around 8 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023, a suspect broke into a home in the unit block of Aven Way in Nottingham/Carney (21236) and committed a first-degree burglary. At just before 2 a.m. on Friday, October 6, a suspect committed a […]

Don Miguel Foods recalls frozen burrito products due to possible Listeria contamination

WASHINGTON—Don Miguel Foods is recalling approximately 10,642 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat carne asada burrito products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced. The frozen RTE carne asada burrito items were produced on September 27, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels (PDF)]: 7-oz. individual wax […]

Crews to resurface portion of Loch Raven Boulevard in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin a project to remove and resurface sections of concrete pavement on Loch Raven Boulevard in Baltimore County. The work will take place between Joppa Road and Cromwell Bridge Road and begin on Friday, October 20th. The $110,000 pavement repair project should be complete by early November, weather permitting. Beginning Friday night, contractor […]

Gas prices fall for fourth straight week

BALTIMORE, MD—For the fourth consecutive week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has dropped, falling 11.3 cents from a week ago to $3.55 per gallon this week according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 29.9 cents from a month ago and […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of October 16

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of October 16, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled October 10 – 13 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime […]

Two Maryland School for the Blind professionals honored with national awards

BALTIMORE, MD—Two members of The Maryland School for the Blind staff are among the recipients of the 2023 Principals of Schools for the Blind (POSB) national award program. POSB, a subdivision of the Council of Schools for the Blind, annually recognizes the contributions of remarkable individuals across the nation who work with blind or low-vision students. The nomination process is […]