TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities has opened nominations for its 35th annual awards program, which recognizes individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact on the lives of people with disabilities. Nominations are open to the public and will be accepted through Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The awards program, now in its 35th year, celebrates the achievements […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Ed Hale Sr., a prominent Baltimore businessman and owner of the Baltimore Blast indoor soccer team, announced Wednesday his candidacy for Maryland governor in 2026, switching his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican in a bid to challenge incumbent Gov. Wes Moore. Hale, 78, made the announcement at Canton Waterfront Park, near the site of his former trucking business, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced Tuesday that Maryland is appealing a decision by President Donald Trump to deny a Major Disaster Declaration for Western Maryland following historic flooding in May. The initial request for federal assistance was denied on July 22 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which stated that aid was “unwarranted.” However, since the denial, FEMA has […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus on Tuesday applauded a federal court ruling that struck down a key part of the state’s digital advertising tax, a law it had opposed since its inception. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently overturned a provision of the tax, which was enacted in 2020 after the General Assembly overrode a veto by then-Gov. Larry […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Monday announced that the state will open applications for a third round of its Build Our Future grant program, a key initiative to boost Maryland’s economy through infrastructure projects. The program, which has $7 million in funding for fiscal year 2026, offers matching grants of up to $2 million. The grants are aimed at […]
OCEAN CITY, MD—Governor Wes Moore delivered a forceful call for urgent action to local leaders Saturday, urging them to accelerate efforts on key issues ranging from affordable housing to public safety in the face of federal policies that he said were “unraveling” the lives of Marylanders. Speaking at the closing session of the 2025 Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) summer […]
COCKEYSVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks is inviting residents to the Burgers, Bourbon & Brews Festival this Saturday, Aug. 16, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Baltimore County Ag Center and Farm Park. The event, which is geared toward adults but welcomes families, will feature food trucks, live music, and a variety of local wine, […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library, in partnership with the Baltimore County Department of Health, has announced it will offer free naloxone at all 19 of its branches. The medication, which can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, will be available in receptacles for public access. The initiative is part of an ongoing effort to combat the opioid […]