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More companies in Maryland hiring private security guards to ward off crime

The state is requiring new training as companies increasingly turn to use of private security guards to fight crime as fewer people become police officers.

By Alisha Camacho and Rachel McCrea, Capital News Service

Jul 3, 2024

Alex Godfrey stands in front of Ross Dress For Less, looking out into the Laurel Lakes Centre parking lot on a sunny afternoon.

Baltimore County Council members met to discuss a proposed plastic bag ban on January 31, 2023.

Baltimore County leaves millions on the table every year in development fees. The council is changing that.

In January 2024, the CEO of UPS said the company planned to lay off about 12,000 employees this year.

UPS to close Baltimore County warehouse, lay off up to 540 people

Growth and development

6/16/22—Signs reading “Baltimore County Maryland” and “Baltimore County Council” hang on the wall inside the historic Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson, the center of county government.

Baltimore County Council overturns Olszewski’s veto, passes school overcrowding bill

Jon’ll Boyd (left) and Matthew (right) Boyd are the founders of Boyd Cru Wines, the first Black family-owned wine company in Maryland. Also pictured are their sons.

Crowd Fund Baltimore is new, but it’s already scored some wins for small businesses

A man in a suit and tie and a woman in a red suit stand next to a poster board that reads "RED LINE" with a train symbol in between the two words.

The long road ahead for Baltimore’s revived Red Line

A view from the entryway of a construction site that will become The Whitney, on South Caroline Street in Fells Point.

Contractor alleges Chasen Cos. owes almost $1 million for Meyer Seed Co. project

Philanthropy and nonprofits

Baltimore Homecoming Hero nominations closed

Mr. Trash Wheel sits in the water at the mouth of the Jones Falls on a sunny day.

Here’s what Mr. Trash Wheel has accomplished in 10 years

BARCS is running out of kennel space and will hold an “adopt-a-thon” this weekend to help make more room for more dogs.

Out of dog space, BARCS waives adoption fees

Goucher College officials said most of the $55 million bequest will go toward scholarships for students.

Goucher College to receive $50 million for scholarships, largest gift in its history

Real estate

For sale: What you can get for $300K in Baltimore

A view from the entryway of a construction site that will become The Whitney, on South Caroline Street in Fells Point.

Contractor alleges Chasen Cos. owes almost $1 million for Meyer Seed Co. project

Harborplace

The family photo is included in the book, "A Dwelling-House and other Conveniences: A History of Maryland's Government House."

Harborplace redevelopment plans could erase McKeldin Square. Some McKeldins aren’t pleased.

MCB Real Estate released renderings of a redeveloped Harborplace on Oct. 30, 2023, that show new buildings with residential units and new park spaces.

Commentary: Decision on Inner Harbor redevelopment an affront to city residents

Jobs and careers

Science and medicine

National Institutes of Health

A professor got $16 million to work on an Alzheimer’s drug. Prosecutors say he faked data.

The Maryland Department of Health offices in Baltimore.

Maryland has tons of new mental health care providers. Are they for real?

A close-up of some of Loudy Puff Boyz and Gurlz Klub's strains of cannabis plants.

Smoking in the name of science: What cannabis research could tell us next year

Old Ellicott City is seen on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.

7 things to do in Howard County: From the Ladybug Music Festival to a Pollinator Fest

Emergent BioSolutions will sell its remaining plant in Baltimore after a tumultuous time that began with botched COVID vaccines.

Emergent to exit Baltimore after years of tumult stemming from botched COVID-19 vaccine

Renovated, expanded Tuerk House in Baltimore aims to help assist people struggling with addiction and mental illness.

Commentary: Here are solutions for Baltimore’s overdose crisis

	
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