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Former Maryland social media influencer sentenced to 3 years in prison for scheming to obtain over $1.2 million in COVID-19 CARES Act loans

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

GREENBELT, MD—A Maryland man has been sentenced to prison in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $1.2 million in federal relief loans. U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman has sentenced Denish Sahadevan, a/k/a “Danny Devan,” 32, of Potomac, to three years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft […]

Middle River man, brother convicted on bribery charges related to PPE procurement during pandemic

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Monday announced the bribery convictions of James W. DiPino, 62; Paul J. DiPino, Jr., 56; and AB Medical, LLC relating to the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each defendant was convicted of bribery after pleading guilty in […]

Four Marylanders indicted for filing over $900K in fraudulent COVID-19 unemployment claims

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced the indictments of Cindy Boadu, Kelvin Boadu, Kwame Boadu, all residents of Rockville, and Leslie Awulley Quaye of Taneytown, for their involvement in filing fraudulent unemployment insurance claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cindy Boadu, Kelvin Boadu, and Kwame Boadu are each charged with theft scheme over $100,000, conspiracy to commit […]

Olszewski announces $2.5 million in grant funding assistance for Baltimore County childcare providers

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced the availability of $2.5 million in grant funding for licensed childcare providers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants, made possible through the County’s allocation of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds, will assist with stabilizing Baltimore County childcare providers in the latter stages of their COVID recovery and support those affected […]

Maryland Department of Health announces new COVID-19 website, reporting changes as Public Health Emergency ends

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced changes to how it will continue providing COVID-19 information as the federal Public Health Emergency ends in May. The department has launched a set of new COVID-19 webpages where information on vaccines, testing, treatment, data, and other resources may be found long-term. “These changes reflect the new phase of COVID-19 that […]

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Pandemic Impact: Almost 900,000 Maryland households financially insecure

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The number of Maryland households unable to afford the basics grew by more than 70,000 during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 899,798 households, or 38 percent of Marylanders, struggled to afford the basics as of 2021, according to a new report from United Way of Maryland and its research partner, United For ALICE. […]

MSDE releases first Maryland School Report Card since pandemic

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The 2022 Maryland School Report Card is being released on Thursday, March 9, 2023, providing information on schools throughout the State. Maryland schools receive ratings from a low of one star to a high of five stars. Schools earn stars based on the percentage of points earned on four indicators at the elementary and middle school levels: Academic Achievement, […]

MSDE: 4-year graduation rate remains high but falls slightly in 2022

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The percentage of Maryland students receiving a high school diploma in four years remained consistently high but fell slightly in 2022, according to data released on Tuesday by the Maryland State Department of Education. The four-year cohort graduation rate was 86.3% in 2022 which is only a small decrease compared to 87.2% in the prior school year. Students graduating […]

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