BALTIMORE, MD—Starting May 1, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) will temporarily freeze new enrollments in the Child Care Scholarship (CCS) Program due to overwhelming demand and limited funding. The program, which provides financial assistance for child care services to eligible families, has seen an 87% surge in demand since January 2023, with over 21,000 new children enrolled. The […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. and Maryland flags are being lowered to half-staff to honor the late Pope Francis, who died early Monday morning after suffering a stroke and heart failure. The proclamation from President Donald Trump reads as follows: As a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, by the authority vested in me as President of the […]
TIMONIUM, MD—The Maryland State Police honored more than 140 individuals at an awards ceremony in Timonium on Wednesday for their outstanding acts of courage, dedication to duty, lifesaving efforts, and humanitarianism. The honorees included Maryland State Troopers, civilian employees from the Agency, allied law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel. “These individuals are often the first to take action in critical […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced this week that it has awarded over $26,000 in grants to support tree plantings in 12 communities across the state. The funding, which is part of the Urban Tree Program, will result in the planting of 757 new trees. The Urban Tree Program focuses on increasing vegetation in areas impacted by transportation […]
OWINGS MILLS, MD—Maryland Public Television will premiere its one-of-a-kind, “shot from the air” documentary, Maryland by Air, on Thursday, May 1, at 8 p.m. on MPT-HD and online at https://www.mpt.org/livestream. A preview is available to view online below. Captured from a helicopter, drones, and the cockpit of a 1940s-era biplane, this breathtaking film’s aerial footage highlights the natural wonders of […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]