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Olszewski appoints new director of Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced the appointment of Jonathan Sachs as director of the Department of Economic and Workforce Development. “Jonathan’s extensive leadership experience and track record of building strategic relationships with high-level stakeholders – coupled with his strong understanding and enthusiasm about Baltimore County’s incredible assets and wide range of economic opportunities – make him […]

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Governor Moore signs PORT Act to support those impacted by Key Bridge collapse

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday signed legislation to support Marylanders and businesses impacted by the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade (PORT) Act measures include creating a scholarship program for families of transportation workers who die on the job and increasing flexibility in work search requirements for unemployment insurance. “Two weeks ago, […]

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Governor Moore signs $60 million executive order to provide relief to businesses, workers impacted Key Bridge collapse

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed a $60 million executive order to provide temporary relief to businesses and workers impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The order directs state agencies to identify potential relief funds and programs to supplement the aid approved for the Port of Baltimore. The Port of Baltimore Emergency Business Assistance Program will distribute $15 […]

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Community meeting scheduled to address safety on Eastern Avenue

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will hold a community meeting to present recommendations from a study that examined safety concerns along Eastern Avenue in Middle River. The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association hall (1124 Bowleys Quarters Road). Senator J.B. Jennings, Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Massive tax increase proposed for all Marylanders

Posted on April 4, 2024 by News Desk

The following is an editorial piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As the 2024 legislative session in Annapolis nears closer to an end, legislators are voting on a multitude of bills every day before the last day of the legislative session, known as “Sine Die,” where bills are either passed into law by midnight or they die. However, […]

Councilman Marks: The Key Bridge and the Eastside Economy

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an editorial piece from Councilman David Marks. The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was a tragedy in so many terms—the loss of human life, the destruction of an iconic landmark, and the disruption to commerce along the East Coast. On April 1, the Baltimore County Council unanimously passed a resolution that expresses solidarity with those […]

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Baltimore County Summer Basketball League to kick off in July

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Summer Basketball League will kick off this summer. With the advocacy and support of Delegate Carl Jackson and other community leaders, the league will run Tuesdays or Thursdays, July 9 – August 29 in Randallstown and Middle River. The Baltimore County Summer Basketball League invites middle and high school basketball players into a fast-paced league and is […]

Future in Focus: Catalytic Converters – Theft Prevention?

Posted on April 2, 2024 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Glen Geelhaar; Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 8. We’ve all heard the rhetoric, “We cannot arrest our way out of our crime problem.” Sorry, it’s time to put an end to this nonsense! In 2021, Our District 8 progressive Delegates voted to override Governor Hogan’s Veto of HB 670, stripping our […]