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Blueprint for Maryland implementation review faces another delay
The Accountability and Implementation Board and Maryland State Department of Education continue to review Blueprint plans. The post Blueprint for Maryland implementation review faces another delay appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland board approves $148 million in cuts to boost Medicaid and child care funding
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions to balance its budget and direct additional funds toward child care and Medicaid. Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) has highlighted these two priorities as crucial for his administration, aiming to revitalize the state’s stagnant economy. Chaired by Moore, the Board of Public Works implemented cuts across […]
Baltimore County hiring process scrutinized after athletic director used fake transcripts
Towson, Md. (WBFF) — The name, Dazhon Darien, made international headlines in April when he was arrested and accused of using artificial intelligence to frame the Pikesville High School’s principal. Now, a Project Baltimore investigation is raising new questions for Baltimore County Public Schools concerning how Darien was hired.
Police disband illegal car meet-up in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said it successfully prevented an illegal car meet-up from taking place on Saturday. Police said they were able to carry out a traffic enforcement plan early on Saturday to address an illegal car meet-up. Officers responded to the area of Sandy Spring […]
Police prepare to deploy drone program in Bethesda—as crime drops
Editor’s note: This article, published at 11:40 a.m. on July 18, 2024, was updated at 12:32 p.m. on July 18, 2024, to add information about when the drone program will launch in Bethesda. As the Montgomery County police department prepares to expand its drone program into downtown Bethesda, crime...
Appliance Fire Causes ~$100,000 in Damage
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 1500blk of Grandin Ave, off Broadwood Dr in Rockville on Wednesday for the report of a house fire. According to MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer on Thursday morning, the fire started on an entertainment center with several potential ignition sources, including a television, VCR, cable box, and router. The fire was ruled accidental, but the specific appliance that caused it could not be determined.
Chair of Police Accountability Board issues statement after recent excessive force allegation
Following another allegation of excessive force against the Baltimore Police Department, the Police Accountability Board has issued statements. The complaints were filed by Jaemaun Joyner, who said he was filming a video for a memorial of a friend at the time police were looking for an armed robbery suspect. In...
Morgan News Hour: BOPA's CEO on rejuvenating Baltimore's arts scene, Artscape 40
Rachel D. Graham, CEO of Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) discusses her plan to rejuvenate Baltimore's arts scene with a community-centric, economically savvy approach, emphasizing taxpayer and philanthropic support, digital promotion, and stakeholder collaboration. She also emphasizes Artscape 40's dedication to highlighting a variety of talents and...
Rousuck Review: 'The Scottsboro Boys'
We discuss 'The Scottsboto Boys,' on stage at ArtsCentric through July 21. The production is based off the history of a group of young African-American men who were wrongly accused and convicted during the Great Depression. J. Wynn Rousuck has been reviewing theater for WYPR's Midday (and previously, Maryland Morning)...
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