BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education and the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) will jointly hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, to review the progress of the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. The joint session will begin at 9 a.m. and will conclude at 12:30 p.m., after which the State Board will continue its […]
LAUREL, MD—A Prince George’s County man is celebrating after ending up with a $1 million prize, thanks to a phone call and a $20 scratch-off ticket. “I was in traffic heading for a work appointment when I remembered that there was a phone call I’d forgotten to make,” the sales account manager said as he visited Maryland Lottery headquarters on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Forest Service has released new data that shows a significant increase in the number of wildfires in the state in recent years. According to the Annual Wildland Fire Report, 199 wildfires were recorded in Maryland in 2023, burning a total of 4,483 acres of land. This is higher than the 10-year average of 127.8 wildfires per year […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced grants of up to $50,000 to help small businesses expand or open in designated areas. The grants are part of the state’s Project Restore 2.0 and Business Boost grant programs. “When storefronts close down, our entire state feels it,” said Governor Moore. “Now is the time to work in partnership with the private […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Governor and the First Lady of Maryland, Wes and Dawn Moore, hosted the annual Black History Month Open House at Government House in Annapolis over the weekend. The event drew hundreds of guests to enjoy performances from the Kingdom Fellowship A.M.E. Church Choir from Prince George’s County and a variety of art pieces from different Maryland institutions. “Here […]
UPDATE: The suspect has been identified as Flavio Cesar Lanuza, 27, of Laurel. Original story below… ——— COLLEGE PARK, MD—A man is facing charges after he stole a MDOT State Highway Administration vehicle and led police on a pursuit that started in Montgomery County and continued through Prince George’s County. The chase started after the man hit another vehicle on […]
PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police officials are reminding residents to use caution and verify credentials when using Automotive Dismantler and Recycler (ADR) and Scrap Processor services in Maryland. More commonly, Automotive Dismantler and Recycler (ADR) and Scrap Processor services post signs and advertisements, meant to entice citizens to purchase and/or sell automotive goods, ranging from used cars, RV’s/campers, trailers, to scrap […]
PIKESVILLE, MD—Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner, and Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to enjoy the game, and avoid aggressive, distracted or impaired driving, when going to or leaving their destination. State troopers from all 23 Maryland State Police barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will be focusing on aggressive, distracted, or […]