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McDonald’s locations in Maryland to hire 4,000 in partnership with Governor Moore

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced a partnership with McDonald’s to hire nearly 4,000 new employees across 330 company- and franchisee-owned restaurants in Maryland. The announcement comes as the corporation celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Archways to Opportunity education program. During a press conference, Moore, McDonald’s owner-operators, and Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Portia Wu acknowledged the corporation’s […]

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Maryland audit finds major discrepancies in death classifications

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

MS-13 gang member arrested in Maryland

Posted on May 12, 2025 by News Desk

BALTIMORE, MD—An MS-13 gang member wanted in his home country for firearms offenses was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Maryland last week, according to the agency. Joel Armando Mejia-Benitez, a 38-year-old Salvadoran national, was taken into custody by ICE in Silver Spring on May 5, 2025. Mejia is a documented MS-13 gang member and has a […]

State Fire Marshal warns of Chromebook Challenge social media trend leading to fires

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is warning of a dangerous new trend among students involving inserting foreign objects into electronic device charging ports. The trend, known as the “Chromebook Challenge,” has already caused several incidents of fires and property damage in schools across the state. Students have been inserting items like pencils and other metallic objects into the […]

REAL ID Act now enforced nationwide, what you need to know in Maryland

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The REAL ID Act of 2005, a long-delayed policy requiring air passengers to show identification that complies with the act, is now in effect. Travelers nationwide are now required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card at airports. The policy, enacted in response to the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, has been repeatedly delayed by the […]

Maryland casinos generate $162.6 million in gaming revenue during April

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $162,640,960 in revenue from slot machines and table games during April 2025. The total was down $509,714 (-0.3%) from April 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during April 2025 totaled $70,574,438, an increase of $775,366 (1.1%) compared to April 2024. The April 2025 contributions included $50,904,734 to the Education Trust Fund, an […]

23 Maryland schools earn Purple Star designation for support of military families

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has announced 23 schools across eight school systems as recipients of the 2025-27 Purple Star School designation. Tuesday’s State Board of Education meeting will formally honor the schools. These schools were recognized for their strong services and support for students from military families. Dr. Carey M. Wright, State Superintendent of Schools, praised […]

Maryland freezes child care subsidy due to overwhelming demand

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Starting May 1, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) will temporarily freeze new enrollments in the Child Care Scholarship (CCS) Program due to overwhelming demand and limited funding. The program, which provides financial assistance for child care services to eligible families, has seen an 87% surge in demand since January 2023, with over 21,000 new children enrolled. The […]

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