For Immediate Release September 13, 2016 CONTACT: Ian Jannetta – 202-226-7200 Van Hollen Statement on Census Report on Poverty Washington, DC – Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on the Census Bureau’s report on Income and Poverty in the United States: “Today’s Census report shows improvement […]
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Posted inBaltimore County Government, Baltimore County News Office of Communications, Maryland Government
Oregon Ridge Nature Center expands with new $190,000 nature pavilion
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 13, 2016 CONTACT: Ellen Kobler 410-887-3835 (o), 410-365-2834 (c) ekobler@baltimorecountymd.gov Oregon Ridge Nature Center expands with new $190,000 nature pavilion Towson, MD – Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz led a festive ribbon-cutting this morning of a new $190,000 nature pavilion designed to expand recreation and nature programming at the Oregon Ridge Nature […]
Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements
Reminder: Media Advisory: Comptroller Franchot to Present Howard County Silver Hammer Award Tuesday
Comptroller Franchot to Present Howard County Silver Hammer Award Tuesday Guilford Elementary School Staff to be Recognized for Exceptional Maintenance WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will present the 2016 Silver Hammer Award for Howard County to Guilford Elementary School in Columbia this afternoon. The school was nominated because it earned a superior […]
Posted inNational News
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AT THE 9/11 MEMORIAL OBSERVANCE CEREMONY
(September 11, 2016) White House Press 9:43 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Scripture tells us, “Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you…write them on the tablet of your heart.” President Barack Obama speaks at the Sept. 11 memorial observance ceremony at the Pentagon, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) Secretary Carter, Chairman […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Tropical Storm Hermine Likely to Bring Rain and Wind to Maryland This Weekend
MEMA is Monitoring the Storm and Making Preparations REISTERSTOWN, Md. — Tropical Storm Hermine could bring significant rainfall and wind to portions of Maryland beginning Saturday morning, making for a potentially hazardous Labor Day weekend. The Storm, which is currently located over Florida, is moving north-northeast and is forecast to be located off the Eastern […]
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Smithsonian Offering Free Timed-Entry Passes To Visit the New National Museum of African American History and Culture
The dedication of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will take place Saturday, Sept. 24, on the National Mall. Following the dedication ceremony, the museum will be open to the public Saturday, Sept. 24, 1 p.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.–midnight. Due to the size, nature and high level […]
Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements, Governor Hogan's Announcements
Reminder: Media Advisory: Comptroller and Maryland First Lady to Take Part in Rainbow Coin Laundry Awards Ceremony
Comptroller and Maryland First Lady to Take Part in Rainbow Coin Laundry Awards Ceremony Franchot, Hogan to Present Proclamations to Business Owner, Students WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot First Lady Yumi Hogan WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will present a proclamation to Rainbow Coin Laundry this afternoon for its success and for receiving a grant from Sam’s […]
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HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE ATTACK IN DALLAS, TEXAS
President Barack Obama makes a statement. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) As a mark of respect for the victims of the attack on police officers perpetrated on Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Dallas, Texas, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of […]
Posted inComptroller Franchot's Announcements
Media Advisory: Comptroller to Speak at MATHS Class: Present Proclamation to Baltimore Restaurant
Comptroller to Speak at MATHS Class: Present Proclamation to Baltimore Restaurant -Comptroller Franchot to Talk to Students on His Agency and Policy Shaping- WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot State and local elected officials WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will be the guest speaker Thursday morning for a government and policy class at the Maryland Academy of Technology and Health Sciences (MATHS). The […]
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Reminder: Media Advisory: Comptroller to Speak at Grand Opening of Allegany Sheriff’s Office; Tour New Frostburg SU Press Box
Comptroller to Speak at Grand Opening of Allegany Sheriff’s Office; Tour New Frostburg SU Press Box -Comptroller to Congratulate Department on Cost-Saving Measures – WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot State and local elected officials WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will be the featured speaker at the grand opening today of the new Allegany County Sheriff’s Office. During the event, Sheriff […]
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Toyota Delivers Hybrid Vehicles To Twenty-Two Historically Black Colleges And Universities
Toyota Green Initiative Prius Donation to Livingstone College at Hendrick Toyota of Concord, NC. (PRNewsFoto/Toyota) TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota will deliver brand new hybrid vehicles to select Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to kick-off the fifth-year of the Toyota Green Initiative—an environmental stewardship platform designed to educate HBCU students and alumni […]