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Eastern Shore Heartland Rural Legacy Area

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 […]

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Maryland State Police to step up St. Patrick’s Day DUI patrols

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—In anticipation of increased DUI risks, the Maryland State Police have announced increased patrols and enforcement efforts targeting aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving throughout the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Starting Friday, March 14th, and continuing through Monday, March 17th, troopers from all 23 barracks will be deployed in saturation patrols, focusing on roadways known for high rates of impaired […]

Board of Public Works approves $1.7 million for land conservation in Baltimore, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, and Queen Anne’s counties

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works this week approved more than $1.7 million in grants to help local governments and land trusts buy land and conservation easements to protect natural resources and create parks. The money was from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Program Open Space Local and Rural Legacy programs. Governor Wes Moore, Treasurer Dereck E. Davis, […]

Maryland Farm & Harvest to visit locations in Baltimore, Prince George’s, and Frederick counties during February 18 episode

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Public Television’s original series Maryland Farm & Harvest, now in its 12th season, will feature farms and locations in Baltimore County, Prince George’s County, and Frederick County during an episode premiering on Tuesday, February 18. A preview of the new episode can be found on the series’ webpage at https://www.mpt.org/farm. Maryland Farm & Harvest airs on Tuesdays at […]

Maryland State Police to ramp up enforcement statewide over Super Bowl weekend

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout the Super Bowl weekend. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on aggressive, distracted and impaired driving while conducting increased saturation patrols along roadways where impaired driving related crashes often occur. Enforcement efforts […]

Governor Wes Moore Maryland State of the State 2025

Governor Wes Moore delivers Maryland’s 2025 State of the State address [VIDEO, FULL TEXT]