ANNAPOLIS, MD—Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, Gov. Wes Moore, and Treasurer Dereck Davis approved 95 initiatives representing a total expenditure of more than $ 950 million during Wednesday’s meeting of the Board of Public Works. During the meeting, the Board approved a new 10-year lease to relocate one of the Office of the Comptroller’s 11 regional branch offices from Elkton in […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. and Maryland flags are being lowered to half-staff to honor the late Pope Francis, who died early Monday morning after suffering a stroke and heart failure. The proclamation from President Donald Trump reads as follows: As a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, by the authority vested in me as President of the […]
This story has been updated to include quotes from Councilman David Marks, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki, and Governor Wes Moore. BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore Archbishop William Lori said on Monday that he was saddened to learn of the passing of Pope Francis and that he hopes to attend his funeral. Pope Francis died at 1:35 a.m. EDT on April 21, 2025 at the […]
HYDES, MD—An annual Lenten tradition returns to Hydes this year. The Knights of Columbus Long Green Council #8736 will host the 12th annual Fish Fry at St. John the Evangelist Church Hall in Hydes. The Fish Fry events will occur on Friday, March 21 and Friday, April 11, 2025 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. The diverse, Lenten menu includes […]
TOWSON, MD—As part of the fifth annual National Faith and Blue Weekend, the Baltimore County Police Department will participate in several events and activities throughout Baltimore County from October 11 to 14. The events will involve people of all ages, religions, and congregations, according to the department. “Nationwide, Faith and Blue Weekend has been embraced by law enforcement and religious […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—In observance of World Mental Health Day on Thursday, October 10, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Middle River is inviting the community to its first-ever special St. Dymphna mass, led by Father Patrick Besel. The event will take place at 7:00 p.m. and will mark the launch of the parish’s new Mental Health Ministry, aimed […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will support a zoning change that will allow the Redeemed Christian Church of God – Life Center to continue operating at its campus at 9750 Bird River Road (Issue 5-076) in Middle River. By changing the zoning from CB to RO, the church will be in compliance with […]
UPDATE: The final list of closures has been announced. Original story below. BALTIMORE, MD—The Archdiocese of Baltimore has announced a list of several Catholic churches that may close or merge in and around the Baltimore area. The “Seek the City to Come” proposal realigns Catholic parishes throughout Baltimore City and some nearby communities in Baltimore County. Pastoral leadership for each […]