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Governor Wes Moore issues statement on outcome of 2024 Presidential Election

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following the 2024 Presidential Election, Governor Wes Moore released a statement acknowledging Donald Trump’s victory and emphasizing the importance of the peaceful transfer of power. Moore highlighted the historical significance of Maryland’s State House, where George Washington resigned his military commission in 1783, marking the first peaceful transfer of power in the nation’s history. The peaceful transfer of power, […]

Credit rating agencies positive about issuance of MDOT revenue bonds to support BWI Marshall Airport project

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service have upgraded their ratings on Maryland Department of Transportation revenue bonds for a major project at Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport. The upgrades come just ahead of a planned bond sale intended to fund the completion of the Concourse A/B Connector and Baggage Handling System project. Fitch Ratings upgraded the bonds from […]

Dream ticket earns Joppa woman $50K lottery prize

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

JOPPA, MD—A Joppa woman’s lucky dream earned her a $50,000 prize from the Maryland Lottery’s Pick 5 game. After having success with the Pick 3 game, a Maryland Lottery fan decided to try her luck with Pick 5. The Harford County resident played the combination 96221, which came to her in a dream, according to the Maryland Lottery. She purchased […]

Gas prices fall again, now below $3 in 26 states

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. fell for the third straight week, dropping 2.2 cents to $3.05 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This decline brings the national average down 11.8 cents over the past month and 34.5 cents lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy, the national average price of diesel has also decreased, falling 1.3 […]

Fall Foliage peaks on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Harriet Tubman State Park’s Eastern Shore foliage has hit its peak for the season, with vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. According to the Department of Natural Resources, Western Maryland is nearing the end of its fall foliage season, but there are still some pockets of color to be found. “While we are past peak, the woods remain wonderful,” said […]

Maryland commission unveiled to reform juvenile justice

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moorehas announced the inaugural meeting of the Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform and Emerging Best Practices in Annapolis. The commission, tasked with reviewing Maryland’s juvenile services, facilities, and programs, will convene for the first time on November 6th, with Judge Andre M. Davis presiding as chair. Judge Davis, whose nearly 50-year career spans roles in the U.S. […]

County Executive Olszewski nominates Heang Tan as Department of Aging Director

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced Heang Tan as his nominee for the next director of the Baltimore County Department of Aging. If confirmed, Tan will be the first Asian American woman to lead a Baltimore County department. Tan’s 20 years of public service experience includes being deputy health commissioner for aging and care services at the Baltimore […]

Superintendent Rogers seeks community input on BCPS budget

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers wants to hear from the community about how they want the school system to spend its money. During November, Rogers will hold four community meetings to discuss the development of the school system’s fiscal year 2026 operating budget, according to a BCPS press release. The meetings will be held from 6:00 […]

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