TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Board of Education is seeking volunteers to serve on its Ethics Review Panel, which advises the board on its ethics code policies. According to a press release from the school system, the panel consists of five members who are appointed by the board. To be eligible for the position, applicants must be at least 18 years […]
ESSEX, MD—The Rocky Point Golf Course clubhouse will undergo a significant expansion and renovation, Baltimore County officials announced this week. The 1971 clubhouse will be transformed into a more modern and contemporary space with approximately 12,000 square feet. The $8.25 million project will be funded by Baltimore County and the Baltimore County Revenue Authority. The project will feature a new […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland has launched a new digital platform to manage capital grants, replacing a “cumbersome, manual-reliant process” with a modernized system that will be used to administer billions of dollars in grants over the coming years. The new system was designed by Submittable and will manage all grants authorized beginning in 2017, according to a news release. The Maryland Department […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The University of Maryland Shore Regional Medical Center this week held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new $540 million facility in Easton. Governor Wes Moore attended the event, which he said reinforces his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare access and supporting rural communities in the state. “We are all here because we each share a simple but powerful belief: […]
BALTIMORE, MD—National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 2024 will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The event is free and anonymous, and it aims to provide residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of prescription drugs. This event is hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and takes place every year. DEA and state and local partners […]
ESSEX, MD—A Baltimore County woman’s stroke of Maryland Lottery luck has earned her a $50,000 prize. The winner, who chose the nickname “Mary” to share her story, purchased a $5 FAST PLAY Lightning Cash game ticket at the Royal Farms located at at 10740 Pulaski Highway in White Marsh and was shocked to discover her win after scanning it. “I […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s employment sector gained 2,700 jobs in September, all in the private sector, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This brings the state’s total job growth to 1.2 percent since the beginning of the year, outpacing the national rate of 1.1 percent. The growth was accompanied by an expansion of the state’s […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development have agreed to work together to build more housing near transit stations. The agencies signed a memorandum of understanding (PDF) to spur transit-oriented development, which they say will help increase ridership, make housing more affordable, promote economic development, and address climate change goals. The agreement […]