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Maryland Attorney General Announces Charges for Series of Citizen and Commercial Armed Robberies in Baltimore Region; Four Teens and Young Adult Charged for Roles in at Least 45 Incidents
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office issued the following news release on Wednesday, July 10:. “Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that charges have been brought against five Baltimore-area individuals, aged 17 to 20, for their roles in the string of armed robberies and motor vehicle thefts that plagued Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County between November 2023 and January 2024. In total, the group is known to be responsible for at least 45 incidents.
Baltimore County retains coveted triple-A bond rating
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Wednesday announced that the county has maintained its triple-A bond ratings from all three major rating agencies, allowing the county to continue issuing bonds at the lowest possible interest rate and saving millions of dollars for Baltimore County taxpayers.
Maryland residents voice concerns over new transmission lines being built across several counties
BALTIMORE - An environmentally-focused upgrade to Maryland's electric grid will require more than 70 miles of overhead powerlines across several counties.The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project will connect an existing transmission line in northern Baltimore County, and pass through Carroll County and into southern Frederick County.The proposed project is supposed to help alleviate the growing strain on the region's power grid.However, residents say they aren't on board with this project.Those who attended Tuesday's informational meeting told WJZ they didn't like what they heard and they had no idea this project was in the works.Residents are also worried about the impact on...
Westminster info sessions on Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project set for Thursday
Two public information sessions are planned Thursday for Carroll County residents who want to learn more about a proposed $424 million upgrade to the region’s energy grid, called the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project. The project aims to install 70 miles of new transmission lines through Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties, with costs funded by customers of PJM, the organization ...
Eric Minus of Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, MD on Creating a District-Wide Culture of Excellence: Strategies for School System Executive Leaders
Creating a District-Wide Culture of Excellence: Strategies for School System Executives. In the dynamic landscape of education, school system executive leaders play a crucial role in fostering a culture of excellence across their districts. Dr. Eric Minus, Executive Director of Secondary Schools at Baltimore County Public Schools, has exemplified this role through his transformative leadership and innovative approaches. This article delves into key strategies that school system executive leaders can adopt to create a culture of excellence, drawing insights from the successful initiatives of Dr. Eric Minus of Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Maryland.
Suspect in custody after police pursuit of stolen car from Harford County to White Marsh
BALTIMORE -- A person is in custody following a police pursuit of a stolen car from Harford County to White Marsh Tuesday evening.Harford County deputies started the pursuit in Edgewood and Baltimore County police joined until the vehicle came to a stop in the 11,000 block of Red Lion Road. The driver jumped out of the vehicle and was located hiding inside another vehicle, according to police. He was arrested and taken into custody by the Harford County Sheriff's Office.
$960K fed grant to spur Howard’s connection to Baltimore area transit
A $960,000 federal grant will allow the Maryland Department of Transportation and Howard County to purchase two heavy-duty transit buses to extend the existing Route 409 by five miles from its current terminus in Elkridge to Lansdowne Station in Baltimore County. This extension will provide commuters with additional local transit...
Ribbon cutting held for Essex Field at Renaissance Park
County officials joined forces with the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, local business leaders, and state agencies to debut eastern Baltimore County’s newest recreational addition — the Essex Field at Renaissance Park. A collaborative effort between the Baltimore County government, Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce, Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF) and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development made the installation of the new field possible. ...
Why reusing existing structures isn't an option for the Francis Scott Key Bridge
BALTIMORE — Community members will soon have the chance to voice their opinions on the proposed demolition of the Francis Scott Key Bridge's remaining structures. This call for public input comes after the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) determined that these structures cannot be reused for the bridge's reconstruction.
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