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Martin O'Malley, head of Social Security Administration, addresses agency's future, correcting issues
BALTIMORE - You work all your adult life and pay into a system that is supposed to pay you when you need it the most in retirement.But, many people don't know how Social Security works, and even more, don't know that the powerful agency is located in Baltimore.WJZ anchor Vic Carter spoke exclusively with the head of the Social Security Administration Martin O'Malley, the former Baltimore mayor and Maryland governor.O'Malley gave WJZ unprecedented access to parts of the Social Security Administration that few people have ever seen, some of which we can't show to protect privacy and the inner workings...
Milford Mill Market Square groundbreaking has county leaders thinking about "food security"
BALTIMORE --- The Liberty Road corridor will start to look different sooner than you think.Baltimore County leaders broke ground on Milford Mill Market Square, a new shopping center at the corner of Liberty and Milford Mill roads in Milford Mill. "The Milford Mill Market Square," said Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County Executive. "This was a name that was chosen by members of the Milford Mill community to reflect our shared goals for this project."The shopping center will also be the home to a new grocery store. "It will be a store that will be independently managed by operators who know this...
Daniels Dam on the Patapsco River heading for removal: ‘The last piece of this puzzle’
With an influx of federal funding, engineers will begin studying and preparing for the removal of the Daniels Dam in Howard County — one of the last remaining blockages on the Patapsco River. In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designated $1.8 million in federal funding for the planning and permitting process to begin. The funding will go to American Rivers, a nonprofit ...
Md. State Fair is hiring
Interested in being a part of putting on the Maryland State Fair for three big weekends this summer? Attend the Maryland State Fair Job Fair, on Tuesday, July 30 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Exhibition Hall, to explore a variety of job opportunities during the Thursday, Aug. 22- Sunday, Aug. 25, Thursday, Aug. 29-Monday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 5-Sunday, Sept. 8 run of the Maryland State Fair. ...
Things to do in Baltimore, July 19 to July 25
Enjoy a night of laughs, see a Disney film in concert, watch TV cats do amazing tricks, listen to a soulful jazz performance or learn about sharks. Be prepared to laugh out loud at the observational humor of Patton Oswalt at the Lyric, 140 West Mount Royal Ave. Actor/comedian Oswalt has appeared on such television shows as “The King of Queens,” “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” “Reno 911!” and movies “Zoolander,” “The Secret Life of Pets 2,” and more. Ticket prices range from $58 to $139. Friday 8 p.m. Watch the movie inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale “The Snow Queen,” accompanied by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Disney’s Frozen In Concert at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. Showtimes are 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Ticket prices range from $25 to $80.
Three more heat-related deaths reported in Maryland, including two in Baltimore
BALTIMORE - Maryland is reporting three more heat-related deaths, including two in Baltimore City.According to state data, there have been nine heat-related deaths this summer, which is the same amount as in 2023.Temperatures reached 100 degrees for four straight days -- from Sunday to Wednesday -- for the first time since 1930.Three of Maryland's heat-related deaths happened in Baltimore, four in Prince George's County, one in Anne Arundel County and one in Kent County.Overall, four of those deaths were between the ages of 45 and 64, and the other five were older than 65 years old.State data shows there were 21 heat-related deaths in Maryland in 2019, 21 in 2020, 16 in 2021, five in 2022 and nine in 2023.Dr. Clifford Mitchell, with the Maryland Department of Health, says when it comes to the sweltering sun, everyone needs to stay hydrated and stay cool."You can have a weak heart rate, you can have confusion, lightheadedness, dizziness, those are all signs of potentially life-threatening heat exhaustion or heat stroke," Mitchell said.
Baltimore Mayor Announces Expansion of Medicaid Supportive Housing Waiver Across Maryland
The City of Baltimore recently underscored the growth of Maryland's Medicaid Supportive Housing Waiver with a focus on the upcoming statewide expansion slated for FY 2025. In a gathering at City Hall, Mayor Brandon M. Scott, flanked by representatives from state and city agencies, nonprofits, and local hospitals emphasized the mission to alleviate housing insecurity amongst the city's most vulnerable populations. Since its inception, the program has assisted nearly 300 households in Baltimore alone, with plans to expand this success across the state, as reported by the City of Baltimore.
Jessup quarry’s local zoning dispute has wide-reaching consequences
A history of neighbor complaints culminated in an unfavorable zoning ruling in May against the operations of Savage Stone in Jessup. The Howard County hearing examiner’s decision revokes the conditional use that allows mining on the 300-acre property and could result in a shutdown of the operation. Quarry owners...
Howard’s new age-friendly fitness lot creates accessible exercise space for seniors
Bill Roche pedaled a blue stationary bike in Centennial Park North on a recent sunny afternoon. Around him sat nine other blue workout machines, tucked between tennis courts, racquetball courts and a parking lot. The bike he was using is one of 10 workout machines that have been added to the park’s age-friendly fitness lot, unveiled by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball earlier this summer. ...
National Night Out Returns to Olney August 6th
Olney’s 29th National Night Out Returns on August 6. Out of 16,000 Participating Communities Worldwide, Olney’s 2023 Event Ranked 16th. An Olney summer tradition returns on August 6 when local first responders and the community join to celebrate Olney’s 29th National Night Out (NNO), from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Shops at Fair Hill, located at Olney-Sandy Spring and Spartan Roads.
Deadline nearing for Curtis Bay residents impacted by 2021 coal explosion
BALTIMORE - The window for Curtis Bay residents to apply for a portion of settlement funds from a 2021 coal terminal explosion closes on Thursday, July 18.Those who lived in the impacted area at the time of the December incident can apply to receive a portion of the funds from a $1.75 million class action lawsuit settlement. The explosion happened in the North Reclaim Tunnel. No one was injured in the explosion but the community was covered in coal dust.CSX said the explosion was caused by a build up of methane.The settlement defines the affected area where people who lived near the...
Sparrows Point Container Terminal aims to be third largest on U.S. East Coast
Maryland’s Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point, Md., was much in the news lately as the only the only portion of the Port of Baltimore that remained accessible and operational following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Further down the road, though, it is set to have an even bigger role in the regional economy as home to the Sparrows Point Container Terminal (SPCT).
Large main break leaves residents in Olney without water
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Crews with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) responded to a large water main break in Montgomery County early Thursday morning. In a post on X, the Montgomery County Police Department said a main broke near the 19000 block of Willow Grove Road in the Olney area. During […]
Group that helps people find jobs, other services opens new location in Baltimore
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Wednesday for a new location for a group that is helping people in Baltimore get services they may need to get their lives back together. S.O.N.S. of Phoenix’s new location is located in the 1500 block of East Fayette Street. The business will offer full resources to help people find jobs, get their GED and other services.
Gastroenterologist named to ACG Board
Raymond Cross, MD, of Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, was elected to the Board of Governors representing Maryland at the American College of Gastroenterology on July 18, according to a news release. Dr. Cross specializes in the evaluation and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, infectious colitis, celiac disease and chronic...
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