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Perry Hall civic leader recognized as 'Community Hero'
County Executive Johnny Olszewski recently announced this year’s “Community Heroes” in recognition of seven individuals who have dedicated their time and concerted efforts toward bettering their communities. Pat Keller, one of the the seven Community Hero awardees, is the president of the Perry Hall Improvement Association. Over the years, he has worked closely with County Councilman David Marks and other local leaders to engage in projects, initiatives and programs that serve in the best interest of Perry Hall residents, businesses and stakeholders. ...
Man pleads guilty to 2022 killing of deaf cellmate at Baltimore Central Booking
A Harford County man admitted Tuesday to strangling his deaf cellmate to death at a Baltimore jail two years ago while awaiting trial on charges stemming from a fatal stabbing. Gordon Staron, 35, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the Oct. 9, 2022, killing of Javarick Gantt, whose death angered advocates for incarcerated people with disabilities. Gantt was being held without bail at ...
Local first responders deploy to North Carolina to assist with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
BALTIMORE, MD—Several local first responders have been deployed to North Carolina to help with recovery efforts following historic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The Associated Press reports that at least 121 deaths in six states have been attributed to the storm — a toll that climbed Monday as a clearer picture emerged of the devastation it inflicted on an area stretching from Florida’s Gulf Coast northward to the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia. The North Carolina county that includes Asheville reported at least 35 deaths, while dozens were also killed in Georgia and South Carolina.
Melvin L. Stukes, former Baltimore City councilman and Maryland delegate, dies
Melvin L. Stukes, who served on the Baltimore City Council and in the Maryland House of Delegates, died Sept. 21 at his Pikesville home. He was 76. “He died suddenly and unexpectedly,” said his daughter, Tauraine L. Stukes, of Cherry Hill. “Constituent and public service were in Melvin’s DNA,” said former Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke, a City Hall colleague and friend. “He really enjoyed ...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore aims to cut number of vacant properties in Baltimore by 5,000
BALTIMORE -- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Tuesday that aims to transform 5,000 vacant properties in Baltimore into homeownership or other positive outcomes in five years.The order creates a program called Reinvest Baltimore. It will coordinate state, city, nonprofit and for-profit partners' efforts to eliminate concentrations of vacant properties and revitalize neighborhoods."Baltimore's vacant property crisis is an issue that cannot wait — because in order to have a strong state, you must have a strong housing market, where people own more than they owe," Moore, a Democrat, said in a statement. "I want to thank all the...
Baltimore fire cuts internet as far away as Talbot County; Baltimore County largely unscathed
A fire in downtown Baltimore that burned a fiber optic cable on Sunday knocked out internet and power as far as Talbot County. It knocked out internet in Baltimore County Public Libraries as well, a librarian told the Eagle, but internet was restored by Monday. The Enoch Pratt Free Library wasn’t so lucky — it was closed on Monday, according to the Baltimore Banner. At 6 p.m. on Sunday, according...
Metzgar presents citation to Lorraine Crouse
Delegate Ric Metzgar presented a Maryland House of Delegates citation to Lorraine Crouse in honor of her 91st birthday at the Essex Senior Center. Ms. Crouse has the proud honor and distinction of being a member of the Kenwood High School Class of 1951 and the 20th graduating class after the school opened in 1931 at the original location at 6700 Kenwood Avenue in Rosedale. Metzgar fulfilled a promise that he had a surprise for her for her birthday which is October 6. Ms. Crouse stays young by living an active lifestyle at the Essex Senior Center, going on bus trips, playing bingo and listening to country music. Delegate Metzgar is also a Kenwood graduate of the Class of 1973 and a member of the Kenwood High School Hall of Fame in the government category.
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