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Councilman Marks passes bill to incentivize assisted living in established commercial areas

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has passed legislation that incentivizes assisted living centers to be established in established commercial districts. The bill passed the Baltimore County Council unanimously on Monday, July 7th. Assisted living centers are frequently located in residential communities where neighbors have expressed concerns about parking and an influx of traffic. This legislation establishes standards under which […]

Governor Moore scales up EARN Maryland program to connect more workers with high-demand careers

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday announced a significant expansion of the state’s EARN Maryland program, committing an additional $10.5 million to connect more than 2,900 Marylanders with training and high-demand careers. The funding includes $4 million in awards for 20 high-performing existing EARN grantees and $6.5 million in new grants aimed at fostering new partnerships, with a focus on […]

Governor Moore announces increased energy assistance benefits

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland households eligible for energy assistance will begin receiving increased benefits to help offset rising energy costs, Governor Wes Moore has announced. The additional aid, administered through the Maryland Department of Human Services’ Office of Home Energy Programs, is partly due to increased appropriations for the Strategic Energy Investment Fund. “At a time when the federal government is passing […]

Former Perry Hall School to officially become protected Baltimore County landmark

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The Perry Hall School has been made an official Baltimore County landmark. Original story below… PERRY HALL, MD—A piece of Perry Hall history will officially now be preserved. After more than a year of negotiations and public hearings, the Baltimore County Council has passed Councilman David Marks’ legislation adding the old Perry Hall School as the 400th Baltimore County […]

Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga urge immediate action following Eastern Boulevard traffic meeting

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Following a community meeting Wednesday evening, Maryland Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga are urging immediate action to address what they describe as increasing traffic hazards along Eastern Boulevard in Baltimore County. Both delegates called for swift changes, particularly a reduction in the speed limit, to prevent further accidents and fatalities on the state roadway. “Eastern Boulevard has […]

Baltimore County offices closed Friday, July 4 for Independence Day holiday

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices, Baltimore County Public Library branches, and County-run senior centers will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. Towson Loop service and CountyRide van service will not operate and Baltimore County parking meters will be free on the holiday. Trash, single stream recyclables, and yard materials will not be […]

NHTSA launches anti-speeding campaign ahead of Independence Day weekend [VIDEO]

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—As millions of Americans prepare to travel for the Independence Day holiday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging all drivers to slow down and will launch a new anti-speeding campaign on Monday, July 7th. The “Speeding Catches Up With You” campaign aims to address the deadly risks associated with excessive speed. Speeding contributed to nearly one-third […]

Mahmoud v. Taylor: SCOTUS says school policy barring opt-outs for LGBTQ books violates religious rights, Maryland officials respond

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Supreme Court on Friday sided with a group of religious parents seeking to exempt their elementary school children from classroom engagement with LGBTQ-themed books, marking another significant legal victory for religious interests at the nation’s highest court. In a decision that further blurs the traditional separation between secular education and religious belief, the court ruled that a suburban […]

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