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Baltimore County announces commitment to complete testing of all GBMC slides by 2024 to support cold case sexual assault investigations [VIDEO]

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Police Department Chief Robert McCullough on Wednesday announced a new commitment to aggressively expedite testing of cold case sexual assault forensic evidence preserved by GBMC since the 1970s. Baltimore County plans to complete testing of all remaining GBMC slide cases by the end of 2024 in order to support cold case investigations […]

Governor Moore Spotlights Biotechnology and Economic Development During Visit to University of Maryland BioPark

Governor Moore spotlights biotechnology, economic development during visit to University of Maryland BioPark

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited the University of Maryland BioPark for a discussion and tour focused on biotechnology, innovation and economic development. Governor Moore was joined by University of Maryland Baltimore President Bruce E. Jarrell, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Biotechnology Innovation Organization Chief Executive Officer Rachel King; and numerous biotech and life sciences industry leaders to discuss opportunities for collaboration […]

Senator Jennings, Delegates Nawrocki & Szeliga send letter to Maryland Department of Environment regarding proposed White Marsh crematorium concerns

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The debate over a proposed new crematorium in White Marsh rages on. Earlier this year, Evans Funeral Chapel announced plans to construct a crematorium at 11543 Philadelphia Road. The White Marsh-Cowenton Community Association then created an online petition opposing the plan. Residents have voiced concerns over the potential for toxic materials and smoke to be released into nearby neighborhoods. […]

Harford County Sheriff's Office School Resource Officer Program

Harford County expands School Resource Officer program

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BEL AIR, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office this week announced the addition of four new School Resource Officer (SRO) positions to the Sheriff’s Office School Policing Unit. As a result of recruiting challenges and manpower shortages, the city of Aberdeen Police Department cannot continue to fill essential SRO positions at Aberdeen High School and Aberdeen Middle School for the 2023 […]

MSDE: 2023 MCAP results showing improvement

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Student proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) in School Year 2022-2023 are at their highest in nearly a decade with the largest single-year gain in grades 3-8 over the same time period. Statewide results (PDF) of the latest Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) assessments show notable improvements in literacy and mathematics, with literacy results surpassing pre-pandemic performance. Student […]

Attorney General Brown announces appointments newly-formed Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced appointments to the newly formed Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention. The Commission is composed of 20 stakeholders from a cross-section of law enforcement, state and local institutions, and organizations representing communities targeted by hate crimes. In May, the General Assembly passed HB1066, creating the Commission that now […]

NOW YOU KNOW: A big task ahead for new water task force

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Last week, a press release was issued from Baltimore County regarding membership in the Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force, created by the General Assembly earlier this year. We have been asked to share the information regarding upcoming meeting dates with our constituents so that this process […]

Governor Wes Moore appoints Snead as new member of MDTA Board

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the appointment of Anne Arundel County Transportation Officer, Samuel Snead, to a four-year term on the Maryland Transportation Authority Board. The Board serves as the policy-setting, decision-making and governing body for the Maryland Transportation Authority, which finances, builds, operates, preserves, and improves the state’s toll facilities and toll roads. “Samuel Snead’s extensive background […]