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Maryland’s Board of Public Works approves $13 million for community centers, playgrounds, and land conservation in 16 counties

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved $13 million in grants for community centers, playgrounds and land conservation projects in 16 counties across the state, the Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday. The funding, which comes from several state programs, will support 12 recreation projects and the permanent protection of more than 1,000 acres of land. Approximately $6.6 […]

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AUGUST 27 POLICE BLOTTER: Assault, burglary incidents under investigation in northeast Baltimore County

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a series of first-degree assault and burglary incidents that occurred in northeast Baltimore County over a five-day period, according to a department crime blotter. The incidents, spanning from Aug. 20 to Aug. 24, resulted in at least two arrests. On Aug. 24, an unknown suspect burglarized a residence in the 9900 block of Berliner Place in […]

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Unscheduled mosquito spraying to occur in parts of Baltimore County this week

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Agriculture will conduct unscheduled mosquito control spraying in parts of Baltimore County on Wednesday, Aug. 27, in response to public health concerns about mosquito-borne diseases. Ultra-low volume (ULV) truck-based spraying is planned for the evenings in Dundalk near the intersections of Mt. Olive Road and Authority Drive, and in Middle River near the intersections of […]

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Winning $500,000 Powerball ticket sold in Middle River as jackpot keeps rolling

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BALTIMORE, MD—A Powerball Double Play ticket sold in Middle River is worth $500,000 after matching five numbers in Monday night’s drawing, the Maryland Lottery announced Tuesday. The ticket was purchased at Bernie’s Liquors, located at 1414 Martin Blvd. The lucky ticket holder will receive a half-million-dollar prize, missing out on the $10 million top prize by not matching the red […]

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Butcher & Bay pokes fun at Cracker Barrel rebranding fiasco

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KINGSVILLE, MD—Butcher & Bay by Geresbeck’s is taking a swipe at Cracker Barrel over its recent rebranding disaster. Earlier this month, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, known for its nostalgic Southern charm, unveiled a $700 million rebranding effort that included a new text-only logo, modernized restaurant decor, and menu updates aimed at attracting younger, diverse customers. The rebrand, led by […]

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League of Women Voters of Baltimore County supports extending authority of OIG to include oversight of Board of Education

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TOWSON, MD—The League of Women Voters of Baltimore County (LWVBCO) has announced its support for a resolution that would extend the authority of the county’s inspector general to include oversight of the Baltimore County Board of Education. The resolution, introduced by Councilman David Marks, seeks to give the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) the ability to independently audit the […]

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