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News from 2023

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Mayor Scott, Rec & Parks Announce Renovations for Chick Webb Memorial Rec Center - Part of City's Rec Rollout

By North Baltimore Journal Report | May 29, 2023

On May 24, Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP), and the Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) announced plans to renovate East Baltimore's Chick Webb Memorial Recreation Center.

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Fifteen People Indicted in Dangerous Prison Contraband Conspiracy Involving Drones, Hospitals, and a Staff Member at Roxbury Correctional Institution

By North Baltimore Journal Report | May 29, 2023

Ongoing Joint Effort Led by AG and Dept. of Public Safety and Correctional Services Increases Safety Inside and Outside of the Prison.

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Governor Moore Celebrates Designation of Southern Maryland National Heritage Area

By North Baltimore Journal Report | May 29, 2023

Governor Wes Moore May 26, 2023 celebrated the launch of the National Heritage Area at the Piscataway Park site in Accokeek, Maryland.

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Attorney General Brown Sues Avid Telecom Over Illegal Robocalls

By North Baltimore Journal Report | May 29, 2023

Service Provider Allegedly Transmitted Calls in Schemes Ranging from Social Security to Auto Warranty Scams

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Governor Moore Delivers Commencement Speech to 2023 Graduating Class of Morehouse College: “The Path of History”

By North Baltimore Journal Report | May 29, 2023

During his first out-of-state commencement address, Governor Wes Moore this morning delivered a powerful keynote speech to the 2023 graduating class at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Independent Investigations Division Investigating Fatal Police Pursuit in Montgomery County

By North Baltimore Journal Report | May 28, 2023

The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal crash that occurred following a police pursuit in Montgomery County early Saturday morning.

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Governor Moore Issues 2023 Legislative Session Vetoes

By North Baltimore Journal Report | May 28, 2023

In letters addressed to Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, Governor Wes Moore this afternoon vetoed the following pieces of legislation from the 2023 Maryland General Assembly.

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CONSUMER ALERT: Marylanders Should Be Wary of Deceptive Online Sports Betting Companies and Scams

By North Baltimore Journal Report | May 27, 2023

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on May 19 issued a consumer alert urging Marylanders to always be aware of deceptive online sports betting companies, especially in advance of large-scale popular events like the 2023 Preakness

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North Baltimore Journal area weekly mass times

By North Baltimore Journal | May 27, 2023

The following parishes in the North Baltimore Journal coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Governor Moore Delivers 2023 Commencement Speech to Graduating Class of Coppin State University: “The Strength To Serve”

By North Baltimore Journal Report | May 27, 2023

Before nearly 4,000 graduates, family, friends, and alumni, Governor Wes Moore on May 19 delivered a powerful commencement speech to the 2023 graduating class of Coppin State University in Baltimore.

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AG Letter to Congress: Communities Must Be Protected from the Dangers of Illicit Xylazine

By North Baltimore Journal Report | May 26, 2023

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on May 18 joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 Attorneys General in urging Congressional leadership to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R.1839/S.993), which would provide critical measures to combat the widespread illicit use and trafficking of xylazine and help prevent xylazine-related deaths.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Baltimore County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 20

By North Baltimore Journal | May 26, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Baltimore County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Governor Moore Signs Executive Order Doubling Maryland’s Energy Conservation Goal Through State Government Greenhouse Gas Reductions

By North Baltimore Journal Report | May 26, 2023

Governor Wes Moore on May 17 signed an executive order doubling Maryland's energy conservation goal for state-owned buildings from a 10% decrease by 2029 to a 20% decrease by 2031.

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Ruppersberger: Hereford High School Student Wins Congressional Art Contest

By North Baltimore Journal Report | May 26, 2023

Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) on May 23, 2023 announced Sparks resident Annette Mercado-Williams as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Contest for Maryland's Second District. Mercado-Williams, a graduating senior from Hereford High School, submitted a digital illustration entitled “Desensitization,” which depicts an eye covered in bees to represent her fear of the winged insect.

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Christopher Brown and Daran Horton Sentenced for the January 2020 Murder of Cordelle Wayne Bruce Jr. in Baltimore City

By North Baltimore Journal Report | May 25, 2023

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on May 17 announced the sentencing of Christopher Brown, 22, of Baltimore and Daran Horton, 23, of Baltimore, for the January 2020 murder of Cordelle Wayne Bruce Jr.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Baltimore County in week ending May 20?

By North Baltimore Journal | May 25, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Baltimore County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Governor Moore Signs Legislation To Build a Brighter Future for Maryland’s Children Through Education and Keeping Families Safe

By North Baltimore Journal Report | May 25, 2023

Governor Wes Moore on May 16 presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s seventh bill signing, highlighting the administration’s commitment to building a brighter future for Maryland’s children through education and keeping families safe.

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Amicus: U.S. Supreme Court Should Preserve Consumer Protection Watchdog

By North Baltimore Journal Report | May 24, 2023

Attorney General Brown and Coalition of 24 Attorneys General Stress that the CFPB Provides Essential Protections for Millions of Americans

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Mayor Scott Launches Website to Track the Progress of City Services Sprint

By North Baltimore Journal Report | May 24, 2023

On May 18, Mayor Brandon M. Scott launched a new website for residents to track the progress of the #BuildBetterBMore city services sprint.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Baltimore County in week ending May 20?

By North Baltimore Journal | May 24, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Baltimore County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.