New 227 Area Code to Arrive in 2023
The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) announced yesterday that area code 227 will eventually serve the same geographical region as area codes 240 and 301 in Maryland.
County to Begin Accepting Applications for Nonprofit Security Grants This Week
The county will begin accepting applications on Wednesday, Sept. 21 for funding from the Nonprofit Security Grants program, officials announced.
County Launches Online Tool to Help Older Residents Connect with a Volunteer Ride
The county has launched an online tool to help older adult residents connect with volunteer ride providers to help them get to places they need to be when they need to be there, officials announced.
Clutch to Mark Album Release With Livestream
Clutch will commemorate the release of their latest album, “Sunrise On Slaughter Beach,” with a livestream of their show Saturday night.
County Offering Grants for Clean Water Projects
The county is offering grants from $40,000 to $100,000 to local nonprofit groups for projects designed to improve the county’s water quality and stream health, officials announced.
County to Provide Grants to Groups Supporting Access to Abortion Care
The county will provide $1 million in grants from $50,000 to $500,000 to community-based organizations supporting the right to access abortion care in the county, County Executive Marc Elrich announced.
Area Jurisdictions Announce Labor Closings, Schedule Changes
Several jurisdictions have announced closings and scheduling changes for the Labor Day holiday Monday. Sept. 5.
Elrich Certified as Winner of Democratic Nomination for County Executive by 32 Votes
County Executive Marc Elrich has won the Democratic nomination for a chance at a second term by 32 votes over businessman David Blair.
DOT Wins Federal Grant for Purchase of Hydrogen-Fueled Buses
The county’s Department of Transportation has won a grant of nearly $15 million from the Federal Transit Administration, officials announced.