State Attorneys General Seek Protection for Consumers from Being Trapped into Recurring Payments In a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general urging the FTC to adopt much needed regulations to prevent consumers from being deceived by negative option marketing schemes. In […]
DNR Secretary Riccio’s Message: December 2019
Winter is Coming – Perfect for Maryland Outdoors Fun! As we rake up the last of the fall leaves and the weather turns colder, some may think that winter’s arrival means less time spent outside, but Maryland has many cold-weather outdoor recreation opportunities. Western Maryland – or Mountain Maryland as some call it – is […]
MTA Cancels Westbound Bay Bridge Closures
Due to forecasted temperatures, this week’s midday westbound Bay Bridge center lane closures (December 5 & 6) have been canceled. The westbound right lane remains closed 24/7. At this time, there are no midday westbound Bay Bridge center lane closures scheduled. These closures are dependent on weather, traffic volumes and work progress. Future dates will […]
GOCCP Crime Control & Prevention November Report
Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention Reports November Success Through Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network The Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP) today announced another successful month for the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN). During the month of November, law enforcement in counties across Maryland worked with other partners in order to seize […]
I-95 Express Toll Lanes Baltimore Temporarily Closed
The southbound I-95 Express Toll Lanes in Baltimore will be closed temporarily. Motorists will use adjacent mainline I-95 traffic lanes during the closure. WHEN: Weather permitting, Friday, December 6, at 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, December 9. As part of the Maryland Transportation Authority’s (MDTA) next generation electronic toll collection system, the MDTA continues […]
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Work Cancelled Today
Due to forecasted weather conditions, today’s (Dec. 4) scheduled westbound span center lane closure has been canceled. The status for the midday westbound center lane closures scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 5, and Friday, Dec. 6, are still to be determined. An additional notice will be sent when the status has been confirmed. For the latest […]
Low-Level Fixed Wing Aircraft Testing Events
Noise Advisory – Low-Level Fixed Wing Aircraft Testing Events Scheduled at Webster Field December 5-6, December 9-13 Communities surrounding Webster Outlying Field are advised that fixed wing aircraft testing events involving low-level approaches to the airfield are scheduled to occur December 5 and 6, and December 9 through December 13, 2019 between the hours of […]
MDOT MVA Shares Tips and Resources For Seniors
During Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Officials also highlight importance of winter safety and preparedness Maryland has nearly 4.5 million licensed drivers, and among them is a rapidly growing older population. As we age, changes in physical, cognitive and sensory skills can impact a person’s ability to drive. During Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, from […]
North Beach Road Closures for Parade and Market
On Saturday, December 7, 2019, the following roads will be closed for the Christmas Market on 5th Street, Annual Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade and Santa & Christmas on the Beach: Bay Avenue, between 1st Street and 7th Street 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Streets between Bay Avenue and Chesapeake Avenue All streets will be closed […]
MDTA on Closures and Delays on Chesapeake Bay Bridge
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will close the center lane of the westbound Bay Bridge Tuesday, December 3, through Friday, December 6, from approximately 10:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. daily. There will be no center lane closure today (Dec. 2). The extended timeframe for the center-lane closure is needed for two reasons: Based on weather […]