The 35 teams competing in the 32nd Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle in Washington, D.C. were led by the Good Googly Goo BBQ team, who were named the grand champions for their success in various subcategories.
Category: Maryland News
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardons over 175,000 low-level marijuana convictions
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has pardoned over 175,000 misdemeanor cannabis convictions in an effort to address the consequences of criminalization and to help build a brighter future for the state.
Posted inReligion
How this Maryland pastor ended up leading one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation
The Rev. Matthew LAT Watley has led Kingdom Fellowship AME Church to become one of the fastest-growing churches in America, with a membership of nearly 8,000 and weekly attendance of 2,500.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore implements new climate change policies for all state agenciesÂ
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order to combat climate change by decreasing building emissions, aiming to reach 100% clean energy by 2035 and enforce zero-emission heating standards.
Posted inCommentary
Cracking the code on ground rent: A guide to understanding and managing it
Ground rent is a lease agreement for the use of the land a house sits on, and homeowners must pay rent to the owner of the land, which can be redeemed through the Maryland General Assembly.
Posted inU.S. Government
Congressman Kweisi Mfume appointed to U.S. House of Foreign Affairs Committee
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has been appointed to the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, where he will be responsible for oversight and legislation regarding national security developments affecting foreign policy.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland Tax Connect: Revolutionizing state tax payments with a modern, user-friendly portal
Comptroller Brooke Lierman has launched Maryland Tax Connect, a modernized business tax system that simplifies the tax filing process and allows businesses to make payments, track payments, obtain business licenses, and more.
Posted inBaltimore County Government
Baltimore County Councilmen in consideration for interim county executive role
Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones and Councilman Izzy Patoka are being considered as potential successors to County Executive John Olszewski, who is currently running for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District.
Posted inMaryland Government
Governor Moore signs bills to improve public safety and juvenile justice
Gov. Wes Moore signed several public safety bills into law, including the Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention, the Juvenile Law Reform, the Pava Marie LaPere Act and the Pava LaPere Legacy of Innovation Act of 2024, while vetoing bills that would have modernized the state’s public notice requirements and allowed out-of-state RV dealers to temporarily participate in Maryland RV shows.
Posted inHealth
PRESS ROOM: UMMS selects veteran healthcare leader as system’s new chief administrative officer
Richelle Webb Dixon has been named the new Chief Administrative Officer of the University of Maryland Medical System, bringing her extensive experience in hospital operations, medical education, and community advocacy to the role.
Posted in2024 Elections
U.S. Rep. David Trone rallies behind PG County Exec. Angela Alsobrooks following Md. senate primary defeat Â
U.S. Rep. David Trone lost his bid to become the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maryland, with Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks winning the primary election.
Posted in2024 Elections
Alsobrooks defeats Trone by decisive margin, wins Maryland Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Â
Angela Alsobrooks has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Maryland, defeating Rep. David Trone by a margin of 10 to 1, and is now set to face former Maryland governor Larry Hogan in the general election.