Governor Moore, local officials issue statements condemning ‘abhorrent’ attack on Trump

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has issued a statement condemning the “abhorrent” attack on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump was injured at just after 6 p.m. on Saturday  evening, July 13, when a bullet grazed his right ear during an assassination attempt in Butler, PA. The rooftop shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel […]

Maryland unveils $6 million solar grant program

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland is launching a $6 million grant program to help homeowners, especially those in low-to-moderate-income households, afford solar power. The Solar Energy Equity Program will provide grants of up to $25,000 per eligible household to help them pay for solar energy installation and repairs. To be eligible for a grant, households must first undergo an energy […]

Maryland officially launches $20 million ENOUGH initiative to tackle child poverty

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland has officially launched its new initiative to address the issue of child poverty. The initiative is called the Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments and Households (ENOUGH) Initiative. Governor Wes Moore this week announced the official launch of the new initiative, saying that the state is investing $20 million into the project. The funding will be […]

Maryland to install 130 new electric vehicle charging stations

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland will receive $12 million in federal funding to build 130 electric car chargers across 23 different counties in the state. The money comes from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program which is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program will provide funding for 41 fast, public EV chargers across Maryland, even as demand for […]

Delegates Szeliga, Nawrocki sound off after Baltimore County School Board dissolves Budget Oversight Committee

TOWSON, MD—Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki are urging the Board of Education of Baltimore County to restore the Budget Oversight Committee. In a surprise move after 10 p.m. on Tuesday night, the Baltimore County Board of Education Chair asked the Board to dissolve its permanent Budget Oversight Committee. After a lengthy and intense debate, the motion passed 7-4. All […]

Baltimore County retains coveted triple-A bond rating

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Wednesday announced that the county has maintained its triple-A bond ratings from all three major rating agencies, allowing the county to continue issuing bonds at the lowest possible interest rate and saving millions of dollars for Baltimore County taxpayers. Moody’s Investor Service, Fitch Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings have each reaffirmed the county’s triple-A rating […]

Olszewski’s Chief of Staff to depart for new opportunity

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced that Chief of Staff Dori Henry will depart County service for a new opportunity, effective August, 9 2024. “From the moment we took office, Dori been an integral partner in every major initiative our administration has undertaken and has been an invaluable leader in our work to build a better Baltimore […]

Baltimore County offices, facilities closed on Thursday for July 4 holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on July 4 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, parking meters free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables and yard materials will […]