By Donna Balancia Sen. John Fetterman Takes to Social Media for Update Since Maryland Crash News Editor, June 10, 2024June 14, 2024 By DONNA BALANCIA Sen. John Fetterman, D-PA, took to social media on Monday to give an update on his condition, following a car accident in Maryland in which he and his wife, Giselle, were involved. The crash happened in the westbound direction of Interstate 70 at the interchange with I-68… Continue Reading
By Donna Balancia Realtor.com Publishes ‘Hottest’ Housing Markets, Maryland Included News Editor, June 9, 2024June 14, 2024 Photo by DOUG KERR Report by DONNA BALANCIA Realtor.com named four Maryland areas to its list of “hottest” housing markets in the U.S. Realtor.com said its rankings are based on the number of days an area’s inventory stays on the market, how many views an area receives, and its proprietary… Continue Reading
Maryland Seven Talented Students Receive ‘Courting Art Baltimore’ Scholarships MDBAL, June 5, 2024June 19, 2024 BALTIMORE CITY – Seven student finalists for art programs and post-high school degrees were awarded scholarships totaling $20,500, it was announced. The contest was founded by Senior Judge Halee F. Weinstein in 2015 and is chaired by Brian D. Katzenberg, Esq. The theme for this year’s contest is “Baltimore Bright.”… Continue Reading
Donna Balancia ‘Abandoned Properties’ Special Tax in Baltimore City Gets Review MDBAL, May 30, 2024June 14, 2024 Photo courtesy of Ann Petersen From Charm City Helicopter Tour album BALTIMORE – Baltimore’s City Council and Mayor Brandon Scott will have the authority to set a special tax rate for abandoned properties, starting June 1. The law, signed by Gov. Wes Moore during the previous legislative session is designed… Continue Reading
Donna Balancia Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Signs MOU with NASA Goddard and EDC MDBAL, May 29, 2024June 14, 2024 Photo by TERRY ZAPERACH for NASA Release – Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce signed a new memorandum of understanding with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Goddard Space Flight Center and the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO). The three-year agreement will support growth… Continue Reading
Maryland District Court in Baltimore Reveals Student Finalists of ‘Courting Art Baltimore’ MDBAL, May 20, 2024June 20, 2024 Release – The District Court in Baltimore City will unveil the artwork of 20 student finalists at the ninth annual Courting Art Baltimore awards reception on Monday, May 20, 2024. The awards celebration will be in person and will highlight Baltimore City high school students’ artwork, including paintings, drawings, or… Continue Reading
Maryland Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Likely a 4-Year, Up to $1.9B Project – Officials MDBAL, May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 BALTIMORE – David Broughton, the Maryland Department of Transportation spokesman told The Associated Press on Thursday it will probably take four years and cost from $1.7 billion to $1.9 billion to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The state’s treasurer filed an insurance claim on the same day as the… Continue Reading
Government Maryland Firsts: Cannabis Admin, African-American Chief Procurement Officer Named MDBAL, May 2, 2024May 3, 2024 Gov. Wes Moore has named five new executive leaders, according to a release sent out by the governor’s office. The appointments show a step in a new direction in several cases, including the creation of the new post of Cannabis Administration Director, and the appointment of the first African American… Continue Reading
Government Maria Martinez, Special Secretary: Small Business is Maryland’s ‘Backbone’ MDBAL, May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 Martinez Marks Small Business Month with Message Every May, the nation celebrates Small Business Month to recognize the critical role small businesses play in our business community. With 31.7 million small businesses across the United States, over 650,000 have chosen Maryland as their base. Accounting for 99.5% of all businesses… Continue Reading
Maryland Maryland Housing Prices Show No Signs of Slowing Down – Realtors MDBAL, April 29, 2024May 2, 2024 Courtesy of Forbes The price of housing in Maryland seems to only go up. Even with a slowing market this year, home prices are rising about 2.5% per quarter, says Joe Shaver, a realtor with Re/Max Realty Center in Olney, Maryland. “We were almost at 5% before the pandemic.” While… Continue Reading