BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore County residents will see their water bills increase by nearly 5% starting July 1, following approval by the Baltimore City Board of Estimates on Wednesday. The 4.9% increase aims to bridge the gap in water usage rates between Baltimore City and Baltimore County residents, according to officials with the Baltimore City Department of Public Works. Both the city […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Banner this week announced that it will hold its inaugural Baltimore County event on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the newly opened Sparrows Point Park. The event is free to attend and will include thought-provoking panel discussions on the most critical issues shaping Baltimore County’s future. The engaging morning event will gather leaders from across the region […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Friday that his administration’s government modernization initiative is projected to save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars over the long term through efficiencies in state operations. The initiative is expected to save Maryland taxpayers up to $50 million in the upcoming fiscal year 2026 alone. Over the next five years, the state anticipates saving […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the launch of the Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund, a $2.5 million initiative aimed at boosting access to capital for small business owners in low- to moderate-income communities. The fund, established under the governor’s 2023 Access to Banking Act, seeks to enhance funding and financial services for small businesses, which Moore called the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced that an emergency loan program for qualified former federal employees is now open for applications. The initiative offers no-interest loans to those terminated from federal employment due to circumstances beyond their control. The Federal Emergency Loan Program, administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, was established through the Protect Our Federal Workers […]
The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki are encouraging Marylanders to celebrate National Drive-In Movie Night this June 6th by visiting a true local treasure, the Bengies Drive-In Theatre, located in Middle River. On June 6th, Bengies Drive-In marks its 69th anniversary this year, coinciding with the […]
WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to Maryland’s ban on assault weapons, including semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15, which are popular among gun owners but have been used in several mass shootings. The decision leaves the state’s law intact, though a divided court revealed sharp differences among the justices. The majority offered no explanation […]
HAGERSTOWN, MD—NewCold, a global leader in advanced food logistics, will invest over $275 million to build a state-of-the-art cold storage facility in Washington County, Maryland, creating between 125 and 150 high-tech jobs, Governor Wes Moore announced Friday. The temperature-controlled, automated warehouse at 45 West Oak Ridge Drive in Hagerstown will utilize proprietary technology, including automated storage and retrieval systems, to […]