A Baltimore judge on Thursday soundly rejected the Maryland Department of Transportation’s attempt to keep the firm building the Purple Line from abandoning the light rail project. The ruling, by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey M. Geller, allows Purple Line Transit Partners (PLTP) to sever its ties to the rail project in the middle […]
Grand Jury Indicts Five for Calvert High Vandalism
A Grand Jury today indicted five individuals in connection with the vandalism incident that occurred at Calvert High School on August 9, 2020. Augustine Aufderheide, 18, of Prince Frederick; Cade Meredith, 18, of Saint Leonard; Andrew Edge, 18, of Huntingtown; Kyle Hill, 18, of Prince Frederick; and Anthony Sellers, 18, of Saint Leonard were each […]
Fire Marshal Provides Fall & Winter Heating Tips
As the days get shorter and the temperature begins to drop, we depend on multiple heating sources to stay warm inside our homes. State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is providing Marylanders life and home saving heating safety tips. “Elements of heating resources continue to be a significant factor in home fires in Maryland,” according […]
MDOT MVA Receives Six Awards
For Public Affairs, Technology and Community Service Honors Include International Award for Excellence in Social Media The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) has received multiple accolades from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) related to community outreach, communications and service. MDOT MVA was recognized with an International Award for […]
Maryland Conservation Corps Graduates Class
MCC Strong’ Members Completed 1,700 Service Hours The Maryland Department of Natural Resources honored 31 members of the 2019-2020 Maryland Conservation Corps during their virtual graduation program on August 5. The virtual ceremony commemorated the students’ completion of 10 months of job training, conservation work, and stewardship with the Maryland Park Service. Members from across […]
VA Clinical TEAM Culture Act of 2020
H.R. 7504, the VA Clinical TEAM Culture Act of 2020, would require mental health providers participating in VA’s Community Care Network program to meet the same clinical standards and requirements as those applicable to VA mental health providers. It would further require that community care providers engage in training on military culture and a number […]
Six Charged with Striped Bass Violations Following Investigation
Department Cites Charter Boat Operators Natural Resources Police have charged six charter boat operators with multiple fishing violations following a lengthy investigation into the use of prohibited fishing gear. The investigation began in October 2019 in response to tips received by concerned citizens. During the investigation, police discovered several charter boats had violated the size […]
MSP Efforts to Combat Illegal Street Racing
Maryland State Police Continue Efforts To Combat Illegal Street Racing In Montgomery County Troopers for the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack conducted another joint operation this week in their continuing effort to combat Illegal Street racing in Montgomery County. On Tuesday evening, troopers, along with officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department, responded to citizen complaints […]
I-895 Harbor Tunnel Closures September 19-25th
(I-895) Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Closures for the Week of Sept. 19-25, 2020 Two-way traffic (one lane in each direction in one tube) will continue in the northbound tube until 4 p.m. Friday, September 25. Ongoing work on approach walls and tile & pump replacement. We remind motorists to obey speed limits and stay in your […]
DNR Maryland Fishing Report – September 16-22
September always holds promise for the outdoor enthusiast, as the cooler nights and days are like a sweet whisper in the ear about wonderful things to come. Recreational crabbing is at the season’s peak as blue crabs are plentiful, large, and heavy. Do not miss venturing out to enjoy the bounty of the Chesapeake. Forecast […]