ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan has directed Maryland state agencies to coordinate and work together to keep Marylanders safe and informed following Sunday’s severe weather, which included extensive and persistent rain, major flooding, and power outages in multiple locations throughout the state. Ellicott City in Howard County was particularly devastated by this weather event, which also included significant flooding in […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan on Sunday signed an executive order declaring a State of Emergency in response to heavy rain and severe flooding in Ellicott City and areas across the state of Maryland. The executive order will allow the state to efficiently coordinate support and provide additional assistance to local jurisdictions experiencing flooding conditions. “Less than two years […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced that the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) would permanently eliminate the up-front $7.50 E-ZPass Maryland transponder fee for all new customers, putting $46 million back into Marylanders’ wallets over the next five years. In 2015, the governor also announced major toll rollbacks across the state, resulting in $270 million in savings for […]
A community is in mourning. Following the death of Officer Amy Caprio in Perry Hall on Monday, tributes and memorials are popping up all around the community. The Perry Hall Improvement Association has placed a mourning bunting on the community’s “Perry Hall” sign. Flowers are being left at the “Precinct 8” sign at the Parkville precinct. The Parkville Carney Business […]
The police officer killed in the line of duty in Perry Hall on Monday afternoon has been identified as 29-year-old Officer Amy Caprio. All suspects connected to this case have now been arrested. Officer Caprio was assigned to the Parkville precinct and July would have represented her four-year anniversary with the Baltimore County Police Department. Officer Caprio was the primary […]
Councilman David Marks has received the endorsement of Governor Larry Hogan. “I am honored to have received Governor Larry Hogan’s endorsement,” said Councilman Marks. “I have known the Governor for a quarter-century, since I volunteered for his campaign for Congress while a student at the University of Maryland.” Governor Hogan’s statement reads as follows: “I’ve known David Marks for 25 […]
UPDATE: Funeral arrangements have been announced – click here for details. Original story below… —— Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz – a Democratic candidate for the 2018 gubernatorial contest – died early Thursday morning at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center following a cardiac arrest. He was 60 years old. Kamenetz was at his home in Owings Mills, asleep, […]
State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen B. Salmon has declined to appoint Verletta White as permanent superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools. White issued the following statement on Wednesday afternoon: Dear BCPS Family, I regret to inform you that the State Superintendent has declined to approve me as the permanent superintendent for Baltimore County Public Schools. The State Superintendent has […]