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Maryland MVA expands mobile driver’s license capabilities with self check-in kiosks

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has announced the expansion of its Maryland Mobile ID program, allowing customers to use their smartphones to verify their identity and manage appointments at MVA branch offices. This integration with the self check-in kiosks aims to enhance customer experience, efficiency, and security. “This integration with our self check-in kiosks reflects our commitment to […]

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Maryland audit finds major discrepancies in death classifications

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the findings of an independent audit of the state’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) on Thursday, revealing significant discrepancies in death classifications and systemic deficiencies in autopsy documentation. The 70-page report (PDF), initiated in 2021, examined 87 deaths that occurred during or shortly after restraint. In a shocking finding, the […]

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Walgreens in Essex to close as chain shutters 1,200 locations

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BALTIMORE, MD—Walgreens is closing dozens of stores across 13 states this month, continuing a downsizing effort announced last year. The closures could impact access to healthcare services for some customers, but the company is encouraging those affected to transfer their prescriptions and explore alternative options. The only Maryland location that will be closing is the Walgreens located at 6 S. […]

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BCPS, Baltimore County officials to cut ribbon for new addition, renovations at Pine Grove Middle School

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UPDATE: The time for this event has been corrected to 10 a.m. Original story below… CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools and Baltimore County officials will celebrate the completion of a $47.2 million project at Pine Grove Middle School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The three-year project added 16,787 […]

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BCPS earns national recognition for music education

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has been recognized for its exceptional music education program with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation. This is the 20th year in a row that BCPS has received this prestigious national honor. The Best Communities for Music Education designation, now in its 26th year, recognizes school systems that demonstrate a […]

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Governor Moore signs Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act, Public Health Abortion Grant Program into law

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—In an effort to bolster the health of the Chesapeake Bay and stimulate economic growth, Governor Wes Moore this week signed the Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act into law. This bill represents a cornerstone of the Moore-Miller administration’s environmental and economic agenda. The act aims to modernize Maryland’s water quality and monitoring programs, promote regenerative agriculture practices, streamline aquaculture leasing, […]

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Moody’s downgrades Maryland’s coveted AAA bond rating, Gov. Moore: ‘This is a Trump downgrade’

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UPDATE: The Maryland Freedom Caucus has responded to Governor Moore’s comments. Original story below… ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland lost its coveted AAA bond rating on Wednesday when Moody’s Investors Service downgraded its assessment of the state’s creditworthiness to Aa1, ending a more than three-decade streak of top-tier ratings. This downgrade means Maryland is no longer among the 14 states that hold the […]

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ICE arrests Afghani national convicted of assault in Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MD—An Afghan national convicted of second-degree assault was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Maryland on May 13, the agency announced. Javid Ahmadi, 27, was arrested by ICE in Elkridge after serving a sentence for second-degree assault in Maryland. Ahmadi was initially apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol near San Ysidro, California on October 10, 2023, […]

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