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Anne Arundel County Receives Nearly $17 Million for Local Projects

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman was joined by U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny Hoyer and John Sarbanes Monday to receive $16,771,500 in congressionally directed federal funding the lawmakers worked to secure within the Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations process. “I can’t think of a better investment than in projects that improve our residents' quality of life,” said County Executive Pittman. “I want to thank Attorney General Brown, Senator Cardin,…

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April 24, 2023
Read more about the article Baltimore City Launches Spring City Services Blitz
County News / Transportation and Public Works
Baltimore City Launches Spring City Services Blitz

Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott launched the #BuildBetterBMore spring city service sprints, an intensive effort to repair 9,000 potholes, remove 900 graffiti markings, resurface nine miles of city roads, and target illegal dumping hot-spots in Baltimore over the next 90 days. "No matter the neighborhood, Baltimoreans all want the same thing: high quality city services that they trust will be delivered on-time, every time" said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. "While the pandemic altered how we delivered…

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April 24, 2023
Read more about the article Maryland Flood Awareness Month
Emergency Management
Maryland Flood Awareness Month

April is Maryland Flood Awareness Month! Counties are encouraged to communicate with residents about flood risk, insurance, and providing tools for communicating. Flooding is the number one natural hazard in Maryland and are four times more likely to occur than a fire. There are over 61,000 flood insurance policies in Maryland covering over $15 billion; over $325 million in flood claims have been paid.  Just one inch of water in a home can cause up…

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April 20, 2023
Read more about the article Maryland Food System Resiliency Council Tours Prince George’s County
County News / Health and Human Services
Maryland Food System Resiliency Council Tours Prince George’s County

The Maryland Food System Resiliency Council (FSRC) conducted its first in-person local tour in Prince George’s County. The tour had a total of three stops featuring three local entities who play important roles in the food resilience ecosystem. FSRC is a formally established coordinated group of stakeholders across the food system and it’s charged in developing policy recommendations to the Maryland General Assembly based on research and direct interaction with nonprofits, farmers, and other food…

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April 20, 2023
Read more about the article 2023 Statewide Broadband Conference To Be Held On Eastern Shore
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2023 Statewide Broadband Conference To Be Held On Eastern Shore

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Office of Statewide Broadband is hosting an upcoming regional conference to learn more about broadband and digital equity funding and provide input into the state’s plans for infrastructure deployment and digital equity support.  This session of the conference will be held at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore  in Princess Anne on May 24, 2023. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Office of Statewide Broadband is hosting…

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April 20, 2023
Read more about the article Governor Announces Increased Funding for African American Heritage Preservation Program
Planning and Zoning
Governor Announces Increased Funding for African American Heritage Preservation Program

Governor Wes Moore announced increased funding for the African American Heritage Preservation Program. Beginning in FY24, the program will have a new annual appropriation of $5 million, up from $1 million annually. "To build a stronger future, we need to recognize our past—and acknowledge the broad shoulders we stand on. The African American Heritage Preservation Program is one of the best tools we have to celebrate, study, and share the stories of the African American…

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April 19, 2023
Read more about the article Industry Leaders Discuss Economic Trends and Insights at the 2023 Caroline Economic Symposium
County News / Economic Development
Industry Leaders Discuss Economic Trends and Insights at the 2023 Caroline Economic Symposium

An expert group of industry leaders shared the latest economic trends and insights about the state of banking, innovative ideas on hiring and keeping workers, workforce housing, and school-based workforce development programs at the 2023 Caroline Economic Symposium on April 6th. The symposium, hosted by Caroline County Economic Development and Tourism, took place at the North Caroline High School Auditorium in Ridgely, Maryland. “We had a fantastic turnout,” says Debbie Bowden, Director of Caroline County…

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April 19, 2023
Read more about the article Anne Arundel County To Offer Free Gun Locks at Three Library Locations
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Anne Arundel County To Offer Free Gun Locks at Three Library Locations

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced a new pilot program that makes up to two free gun locks available to adult residents at select library locations in the county. “While state law preempts local jurisdictions from imposing certain gun restrictions, this program is one of the ways we are working to save lives by mitigating the risk of gun violence,” said County Executive Pittman. “I want to thank the Department of Health and the…

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April 19, 2023
Read more about the article Montgomery County Installs New Sensors to Mitigate Flood Damage and Enhance Emergency Response
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Montgomery County Installs New Sensors to Mitigate Flood Damage and Enhance Emergency Response

Montgomery CountyExecutive Marc Elrich marked “Maryland Flood Awareness Month” today by announcing it has completed installation of 35 flood sensors as part of the County’s early flood warning system. The sensors in flood-prone areas will enhance County's efforts regarding emergency responses to flooding and mitigate flood damage. Montgomery County announced the completed installation of the flood sensors in ceremonies at Burnt Mills Dam in Silver Spring. Among those attending were U.S Department of Homeland Security…

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April 18, 2023
Read more about the article Howard County Receives $13 Million to Expand Career and Technical High School
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Howard County Receives $13 Million to Expand Career and Technical High School

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced $13 million in pass-through funding from the state to renovate and expand the Howard County Public School System’s (HCPSS) Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL). The funding is part of the $35 million in state pass-through grant funding that was awarded to Howard County by the Maryland General Assembly in 2022. ARL is the Career and Technical High School for the Howard County Public School System. Students from all…

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April 18, 2023
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