Governor Hogan welcomes SelectUSA Investment Summit to Maryland, touts state as world-class destination for foreign investment

ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, Governor Larry Hogan spoke at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, the top event in the United States dedicated to promoting direct foreign investment. The governor addressed attendees at an event hosted by the state to promote Maryland as a world-class destination for foreign investment. “It’s an honor to welcome you to the great state of […]

Local GOP condemns Baltimore County Executive candidate for sign theft

NOTTINGHAM, MD—At its regularly scheduled meeting on June 13, the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee (BCRCC) formally voted to condemn ‘candidate Pat McDonough for the theft of an opponent’s campaign sign. Darren Badillo brought the accusation to the committee in May after he received photographic evidence of McDonough placing a Badillo sign in his vehicle. Badillo and McDonough are both […]

Harris, Szeliga hold press conference in Perry Hall, call for another state gas tax holiday [VIDEO]

PERRY HALL, MD—Two prominent Maryland Republicans held a press conference in Perry Hall on Monday. Rep. Andy Harris (R-District 1) and Delegate Kathy Szeliga (R-District 7) held a media event at the High’s store in Perry Hall and called for the state of Maryland to implement a second state gas tax holiday. The average gas price in the U.S. stood […]

Attorney General Frosh joins multistate letter supporting OSHA proposed reporting rule aimed at better protecting workers

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week joined a coalition of attorneys general in supporting a proposed federal rule that would empower workers and expand public awareness of on-the-job dangers. The proposed rule would require many employers to report more detailed information about workplace injuries and illnesses to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and would make […]

Governor Hogan announces new Technology Innovative Workforce Solution program

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Hogan this week announced Maryland’s new Information Technology Innovative Workforce Solution program, which will provide work opportunities to individuals apprenticing to become information technology (IT) professionals. The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) will partner with Catalyte, Inc. and Digital Network Group, LLC to provide a fully developed and subsidized operational training and apprenticeship program. This program will offer […]

Portion of Philadelphia Road dedicated to female soldier who died in Iraq War

WHITE MARSH, MD—A portion of Philadelphia Road has been dedicated to a fallen hero. On Monday, a stretch of Route 7 in White Marsh near Carmax was dedicated to U.S. Army Specialist Toccara Green. Specialist Green, of Rosedale, was Maryland’s first female to make the ultimate sacrifice in the Iraq War. “I presented Spc. Green’s parents with an official citation […]

Troopers issue 21 citations, 23 warnings during I-695 sweep in Parkville/Carney

CARNEY, MD—On Saturday, the Maryland State Police performed a sweep of the northeast corner of I-695. Troopers from the Golden Ring Barrack conducted a speed and aggressive driving enforcement initiative on the beltway between the Loch Raven Boulevard and Belair Road exits. Officials say troopers issued 21 citations, 23 warnings, and 17 safety equipment repair orders during the sweep. Photo […]

Community organization creates petition opposing new White Marsh recycling facility

UPDATE: The plans for an organic recycling facility on Philadelphia Road have been dropped. Original story below… —— WHITE MARSH, MD—A new recycling facility has been proposed for the White Marsh area, and community members are voicing their concerns. Back in March, the White Marsh-Cowenton Community Association reported that PEH Organics Recycling, Inc. purchased the property located at 11235-11239 Philadelphia […]