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Governor Moore joins U.S Treasury, federal leaders to announce $10 million investment to support small businesses in Maryland

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland is set to receive $10 million in federal grant money meant to help small businesses expand and grow. The governor’s office says the money will help connect small business owners with the resources needed to take advantage of economic opportunities. The funds are coming from the State Small Business Credit Initiative Investing in America Small […]

New Baltimore County fire chief nominated

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Joseph Dixon has been sworn in as Baltimore County Fire Chief. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department could soon be getting a new fire chief. Joseph Dixon was nominated by County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday. Dixon began his career as a firefighter in Howard County in 1993. He has served in many different roles including […]

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Baltimore County officials announce plans to preserve 85 acres of former C.P. Crane site as park space

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday joined federal, state, and local elected officials and community stakeholders to celebrate plans to protect, preserve, and transform an 85-acrage parcel of the former Charles P. Crane facility grounds as waterfront park space. The site is one of the Olszewski administration’s largest open space acquisitions to date and continues the administration’s […]

Governor Moore appoints new members to Maryland Port Commission

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has appointed two new members to the Maryland Port Commission to help protect the port’s growth and maintain its position as one of the most important shipping hubs in the country. John Brewer Jr. and Adam Neuman have been appointed to the commission by the governor. Brewer is currently serving as the Director of the Office […]

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Baltimore County Police Department joins forces with FBI Cyber Task Force

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is joining forces with the FBI to bolster the nation’s cyber defenses against a rising tide of cyberthreats. Through the partnership, two Baltimore County Police corporals will become members of the FBI Cyber Task Force, a move that will make them part of 300 task forces across the country with over 140 distinct agencies. […]

Maryland to offer free online tax filing with IRS Direct File

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland has announced plans to implement the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Direct File online tool to simplify tax season and make tax preparation more affordable for residents. The new service, which is available to more than 700,000 Maryland taxpayers, is expected to save the state’s taxpayers approximately $5.6 million in tax preparation fees on federal returns, […]

Truck-based mosquito spraying to begin in Parkville area on Wednesday

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—In response to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-borne diseases, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Baltimore County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas of Parkville. MDA will conduct ultra-low volume truck-based spraying to control adult mosquitoes on Wednesday, September 4th. The spraying will take place after 7:30 p.m. […]

Baltimore County Council approves purchase of C.P. Crane property

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—On September 3rd, the Baltimore County Council approved the county’s purchase of 85 acres of the former C.P. Crane plant in Middle River. Baltimore County will purchase about 85 acres of the site closest to the community, combining it with about 50 acres of county-owned land. Roughly 33 acres will remain privately-owned, and this part will be converted […]

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