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Board of Public Works approves $15.3 million for park improvements and land conservation in Baltimore City, several counties

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works this week announced the allocation of over $15.3 million in grants to enhance parks and safeguard land across the state. The funds, distributed through various programs including the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), will support local governments and a land trust in their conservation efforts. The most significant portion of the funding, […]

Maryland named 2025’s fifth-worst state for retirees, study

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Deciding where to spend your retirement years is one of life’s most significant choices. With factors ranging from housing costs and healthcare access to safety and tax considerations, many seniors struggle to determine which location will best serve their needs. To help simplify this important decision, retirement experts at Gold IRA Custodians have analyzed data across all 50 states […]

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Baltimore County tops list of Maryland’s most dangerous places for injury-related fatalities

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A recent study as identified Baltimore County as the most dangerous county in Maryland in terms of injury-related fatalities. The analysis, performed by MyBioSource, examined data from 2020 to 2024, and found that Baltimore County experienced a dramatic increase of 56 deaths per 100,000 people, the highest rise of any county in the state. The study measured fatal injuries […]

SPARROWS POINT PARK: Baltimore County opens first major southeast-area park in two decades

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

SPARROWS POINT, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, the Department of Recreation and Parks, elected officials and community stakeholders on Wednesday participated in a ribbon cutting event at Sparrows Point Park, the first new major recreational site in southeast Baltimore County in more than two decades. Located on a portion of what was once one of the world’s largest steel-producing and […]

Maryland DNR 2024 Fall Oyster Survey records solid reproduction for fifth consecutive year

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that the preliminary results of its 2024 Fall Oyster Survey indicate that the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster populations are in good condition. The survey’s spatfall intensity index, a key indicator of reproductive success and potential population growth, was above the 39-year median for the fifth consecutive year. This positive trend follows a […]

Baltimore County yard materials recycling collection to resume on April 1, paper bags required

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Beginning April 1, 2025, yard materials will be collected separately from Baltimore County residents with scheduled yard material collection. These separate yard material collections will occur from April 1 through as late as December 14. The collected yard materials are composted into an earthy organic material to be used by Baltimore County agencies and residents. Residents may view their […]

Gas Prices drop for 4th week in a row

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has fallen for the fourth week in a row, according to GasBuddy. The national average gas price fell 1.3 cents compared to last week, reaching $3.02 per gallon. This is 10.6 cents lower than a month ago and 42.4 cents lower than a year ago. Diesel prices have fallen 5.0 cents […]

Chesapeake Bay region lawmakers reintroduce bill to boost conservation practices

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers from the Chesapeake Bay region reintroduced legislation this week to support farmers adopting conservation practices that will improve water quality in the Bay and its tributaries. The Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act proposes five changes to the next Farm Bill to encourage farmers to implement voluntary conservation practices. The Chesapeake Bay Task Force Co-chairs […]

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