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Governor Wes Moore 2023 State of the State

Governor Moore signs executive order to strengthen government accountability for Maryland’s Minority Business Enterprise program

Posted on February 19, 2023February 21, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Friday signed an executive order to underscore his administration’s commitment to strengthening participation, compliance, and accountability for Maryland’s Minority Business Enterprise program. The executive order—the first minority business enterprise-related order issued by any Maryland governor—will provide the Moore-Miller administration with data to assess Maryland’s current Minority Business Enterprise program performance and inform program development strategy. …

Police/Fire

MDTA Police celebrate 56th recruit class graduation

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Police celebrated the state’s newest police officers during a ceremony at Towson University on Friday. Members of Recruit Class 56 completed a demanding academy training program that began in June 2022. “Graduation is a reflection of the commitment of our recruits, instructors and partners,” MDTA Police Chief Col. Kevin M. Anderson said. “These capable, new …

Around Maryland, Business, Events, Politics, Traffic

Heavy traffic, road closures expected in Baltimore on Monday during Biden visit

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Joe Biden’s visit to Baltimore on Monday is expected to bring significant traffic congestion and delays to the area. Biden is expected to make the trip to Baltimore to tout how money from the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure legislation will be used to fund a replacement of the Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel, one of the oldest tunnels in the …

Around Maryland, Business, Politics, Traffic

Governor Hogan announces funding to advance $100 million I-81 project critical for western Maryland, regional supply chain

Posted on January 4, 2023January 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced $100 million in state funding through the Maryland’s Final FY 2023-2028 Consolidated Transportation Program to advance the I-81 Phase 2 project in Washington County into construction. The I-81 Phase 2 project has long been a top priority for Western Maryland and will support economic and job growth, improve safety, ease congestion, and reinforce …

Drunk Driving Sobriety Checkpoint DUI DWI

Around Maryland, Events, Family, Police/Fire

Maryland State Police to increase patrols over New Year’s Eve weekend

Posted on December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—With New Year’s Eve weekend upon us, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate with alcohol to be safe and avoid impaired, distracted, and/or aggressive driving. With an increase in impaired drivers expected throughout the state this weekend, state police will be conducting saturation patrols at each of the 23 barracks focusing on impaired, aggressive and …

Around Maryland, Traffic, Weather

Governor Hogan announces activation of emergency response operations for winter storm, urges caution for holiday travel

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that the state has activated emergency response operations ahead of the winter storm that is set to enter the region beginning overnight. With the storm expected to create hazardous conditions, state officials are urging Marylanders to closely monitor the forecast and adjust holiday travel plans as necessary, building in extra time in case …

Around Maryland, Traffic, Weather

State Highway Administration crews applying salt brine, preparing for statewide winter storm

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Winter weather is on the way and state officials are preparing Maryland’s roadways. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Baltimore area from late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration crews are performing an anti-icing operations, which involves the use of salt brine and water in preparation for the potential winter …

Around Maryland, Business, Sci-Tech

MVA cuts ribbon on Essex branch expansion

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Residents in Essex and surrounding communities will notice something a little different next time they head to their local Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration branch – more space. The newest 3,300 square-foot addition to the Essex branch adds seven service stations with the ability to increase capacity by an additional 700 weekly appointments to meet growing demand. …