Dear Friends,

As the Fourth of July celebrations approach, I hope that you and your family are finding ways to stay safe and cool. 

The Maryland Department of Health has created a page of resources regarding the extreme heat currently affecting the state. The resource page provides cooling center locations across the state, safety information, and additional resources. You can find that here. Also, the county has cooling centers; you can find the hours and locations here.

Quick office update: we have had an email change. The best email to reach me is Pamela.beidle@senate.maryland.gov . 

On Tuesday, the Finance Committee visited the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center’s Emergency Department and the Shock Trauma Center at the University of Baltimore. 

Dr. Neel Vibhaker, Associate Chief Clinical Officer at UM BWMC, is doing amazing work reducing ED wait times.  Dr. Vibhaker was instrumental in implementing a “departure lounge”, a comfortable space for discharged patients to relax, offering amenities such as snacks, iPads, TV, and reading materials while awaiting transportation home.

The Committee then traveled to University of Baltimore Shock Trauma Center, we were briefed on the changes occurring in Medicare and how they will be impacting the Shock Trauma Center. The center features a hyperbaric chamber where we learned about the amazing healing that hyperbaric medicine offers. We were thrilled for the opportunity to tour the facility, and even ventured onto the helicopter pad in 100-degree weather! 

Thank you to all who made this site visit a success!

Last night, we celebrated Leadership Anne Arundel’s 2025 graduation. Congratulations to the LAA Flagship Class and the Neighborhood Leadership Class! Along with graduation, we also bid our farewells to Nancy Hartzell who served 9 years as the Director of Operations.

Last week, I toured businesses in District 32 with Comptroller Brooke Leirman. We met with Mesavita Engineering and Intellifource-IT Solutions Group. Both companies are local start-up businesses in the National Business Park. They are doing incredible work, and I am very grateful to have them in District 32. 

Later we met with Councilwoman Alison Pickard to tour the Glen Burnie Town Center. We discussed the investments that are being made to revitalize the Center and visited the current businesses.

The Army’s 250th Birthday Celebration was held at Club Meade. I was surprised and honored to be awarded the Army Public Service Commendation Medal by Colonel Yolanda Gore; in recognition of my many years representing Fort Meade, serving the base and the military members.

On June 14th, the Anne Arundel Historical Society celebrated the 75th Anniversary of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport at the Benson Hammond House! It was a perfect day and it was great to see the volunteers.

Senator Katie Fry Hestor and I presented a Senate Resolution to Joe Pacileo at the annual meeting of the Fort Meade Alliance! Joe Pacileo is the President of the Alliance and has done incredible work over the past three years. The mission of the Fort Meade Alliance is to deliver a positive, lasting impact for the people and missions of Fort Meade, while helping the region flourish and drive expansion. Through his dedicated service, Joe Pacileo ensures the mission is being achieved.

The Maryland Department of Labor is accepting applications for the Federal Worker Emergency Loan Program, which offers a $700 no-interest loan to Maryland residents who were recently terminated from federal employment due to mass layoffs, relocations, or closures and are experiencing financial hardship.

Loans must be repaid within 180 days, with a one-time 90-day extension available upon request.

To apply, create an account and submit your application through the online portal: Apply here

Governor Moore has also launched the Maryland Public Servants Resource Website, which serves as a centralized hub for programs and resources to support Maryland’s federal employees and contractors impacted by federal workforce layoffs, firings, and changes to federal funding. 

The website provides resources for impacted federal workers, including information on unemployment insurance, job search and career support, legal resources, and an index of key rules and regulations that govern the federal employment process. 

The site includes resources for Unemployment Insurance, Career Support, Health Coverage, Legal Resources and more.

• MD Labor Resource Website - This website provides information on resources like unemployment insurance benefits, career guidance, and reemployment support.
• FAQs for Federal Employees - Unemployment Insurance -Resource for Federal civilian employees who become unemployed due to no fault of their own can apply for Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE).
• Regular Unemployment Insurance Overview - Other workers impacted by federal actions - such as employees who worked for a private sector employer that contracted with the federal government - may be eligible to apply for regular unemployment insurance.
• Virtual Workshop - A virtual workshop designed specifically for former federal employees, federal contractors, and other workers impacted by federal government transition is available on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. See workshop details (información del taller en español) and email FedWorker.Transition@maryland.gov to sign up.

The website will be updated regularly as additional information becomes available.

The Comptroller of Maryland - Frozen Federal Funds Reporting. Recent federal actions have resulted in the freezing and/or revocation of federal loans and grants to some nonprofit organizations. The Comptroller of Maryland has been closely monitoring this situation, particularly given the potential impact on Maryland’s economy, workforce, and communities. To assist us in assessing the scope and impact of these funding cuts, we invite you to share information with us if you have had problems accessing federal funding.

The Maryland Department of Labor (MD Labor) has prepared resources to support Maryland workers impacted by the federal government transition, including employees of the federal government and federal government contractors.

• Resource pages
  The MD Labor resource page provides information about unemployment insurance benefits and reemployment support, linking to our FAQs, application portals, and most-requested flyers for rapid access to key information. Governor Moore’s Resources for Impacted Workers page also provides legal resources, information on federal employment rules and regulations, and county programs and resources.
• Unemployment insurance FAQs
  Federal civilian employees who become unemployed due to no fault of their own can apply for Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE). See our Unemployment Insurance FAQs for Federal Workers. Other workers impacted by federal actions—such as employees who worked for a private sector employer that contracted with the federal government—may be eligible to apply for regular unemployment insurance. See the Regular Unemployment Insurance Overview flyer for details. Individuals who are found eligible can receive up to $430 in weekly benefits (pre-tax).
  
  Workers should apply for UI benefits in the jurisdiction of their "duty station." This means, for example, that if you are a Marylander who is laid off from a federal job based in Virginia, you should apply for benefits in Virginia. Here are direct links to apply for UI benefits in Maryland; Washington, DC; and Virginia.
• Unemployment insurance phone line
  To apply for unemployment, workers can file online or call 667-207-6520 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Federal workers should select option #9.
• Virtual workshop for impacted workers
  A virtual workshop designed specifically for former federal employees, federal contractors, and other workers impacted by federal government transition is available on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. See workshop details (información del taller en español) and email FedWorker.Transition@maryland.gov to sign up.
• Support in finding a new job
  MD Labor offers résumé workshops, individualized career guidance, mock interviews, career and skills assessment, effective job search strategies, support in coping with job loss and job transition, networking support, reemployment workshops, and more. These resources are provided through 33 American Job Centers (AJCs) and our specialized Professional Outplacement Assistance Center (POAC). See our resource guide (guía de recursos en español) for details. See our FAQ page for answers to common questions from workers transitioning from federal employment to new opportunities.

My office remains open year-round to help you with issues and answer your questions. During the interim, my Chief of Staff, Nancy Lipin Crawford, and Legislative Aide, Ash-Lynn Randolph, will be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays and working remotely on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

The interim is busy, there are community events, meetings, committee site visits, task force studies, and oversight committee meetings to attend.

Thank you, District 32, for allowing me to serve as your State Senator. I am looking forward to seeing you out and about in the community.

Sincerely,

Pamela Beidle

Senator, District 32, Maryland General Assembly

Click here to be directed to our Unemployment Insurance Assistance Form. 

AACPS SUMMER JOB FAIRS

Register today for one of our upcoming job fairs! We are hiring for all positions across the county. Candidates will have the opportunity to connect with principals and department representatives. 

Come discover why you should join us at AACPS!

• MEADE HIGH SCHOOL, Thursday, June 26th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
• MARLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL, Wednesday, July 16th, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Click HERE for registration.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools will serve free meals to children again this summer, beginning Monday, June 16. The meals are provided to children ages 2 to 18 regardless of family income level.

AACPS has served summer meals to children since 2003. The school district is reimbursed for meals by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Meals will be served at 22 open sites this summer, fewer than in prior years. The consolidation was done after an examination of post-COVID pandemic needs and a reduction in meal participation as well as implementation of steps to ensure that meal sites are accessible, efficient, and comply with federal regulations.

Summer Meals Menus:

• June 16-June 26

• June 30-July 10

• July 14-July 24

• July 28-August 7

• August 11-August 21

The following six sites will serve meals Monday through Thursday:

• Brock Bridge ES (Rural)

• High Point ES

• Lothian ES (Rural)

• MacArthur MS

• Tracey’s ES (Rural)

• Kim’s Karate, Glen Burnie

   

Additionally, AACPS will operate mobile meals delivery to 16 community sites. They are:

• North County: Heritage Hills, Pumphrey Center, Willows Apartments.

• West County: Orchards at Severn, Meade Village, Spring Meadows, Still Meadows.

• Annapolis: Admiral Farragut, Annapolis Gardens, Bywater, Congregation Kneseth Israel, Hilltop Village, Woodside Gardens.

• South County (all sites designated as rural): Boones Mobile Estates, Lyons Creek Estates, Maryland Manor.

Click here for information about serving times at rural sites.

Click here for information about serving times at community sites.

Per USDA regulations, meals at all sites except those designated as rural must be consumed on-site. Meals at rural sites may be taken away from the site to be consumed. Preregistration is required at rural sites and can be done on site.

Meals will also be served at 27 other sites with summer programming, but will only be served to students enrolled in programs at those sites.

On June 19, 2025, a new automated speed enforcement camera will become active in a school zone within the county. The camera will operate from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help reduce vehicle speeds and promote safer driving habits in the vicinity of our schools. Citations will be issued after a 15-day warning period.

• Oakwood Elementary School— 300 block of Oak Manor Dr, Glen Burnie

Visit the Automated Traffic Enforcement Speed Program web page for information about the program and to view the locations of all active camera locations.

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced that the State of Maryland has published the first statewide Tenants’ Bill of Rights in the nation. The department’s Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs has published the first version of the Maryland Tenants’ Bill of Rights as required by the passage of the Renters Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024. Secretary Day also announced the appointment of Alyce Thompson as the first director of the Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs.

The Maryland Tenants’ Bill of Rights must be included with all residential rental leases beginning July 1, 2025. Annually, the Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs will update and release a new Tenants’ Bill of Rights by September 1, with an effective date of October 1. This annual release will include any major changes to federal or state renter laws, as well as updates based on feedback from tenants and housing partners. 

In addition to serving tenants, the Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs staff are available to train landlords, property managers, realtors, and other housing industry professionals on requirements for the Tenants’ Bill of Rights and Right of First Refusal law, which gives tenants of certain rental properties the first opportunity to purchase their home when an owner moves to sell the property. 

For more information about the Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs or the Maryland Tenants’ Bill of Rights, visit the office’s website.

We're pleased to share that the latest Anne Arundel County At A Glance report is now available. Click the following image or button to view the latest numbers on employment, home sales, and commercial real estate in Anne Arundel County.

You will also access a second page featuring two charts: one showing changes in commercial vacancy rates in Anne Arundel County from March 2020 through May 2025, and another showing changes in unemployment across industry sectors in Anne Arundel County in Q4 2023 versus Q4 2024.

If you have questions about the data, please do not hesitate to contact AAEDC Director of Research & Program Development Jonathan Boniface.

For more numbers on the Anne Arundel County economy and business climate, visit our research library. 

𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆:

𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧: Thursday, July 3rd. Fireworks will start after sunset, approx. 9 pm.

𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: TBD

𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Sawmill Creek Park on Dorsey Road.

We'll have our "Appreciation Bucket" in the parking lot of Sawmill Creek Park and will certainly accept any financial donation you're able to contribute

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚:

• Monsignor Slade School. Please note that once the lot fills up, access to this lot will be closed. Overflow parking is available at the Light Rail Station on B&A Blvd.
• Do not park at Cromwell Shopping Center – they will tow your car!
• HANDICAPPED PARKING, with a valid handicapped tag is available at Sawmill Creek Park.
• Overflow Handicapped parking (after Sawmill is full) will be at the Pascal Center at 125 Dorsey Rd. If you park at either of these locations, you will not be able to exit your parking space until the crowds have safely left the park.

𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗣 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔 is at the Pascal Senior Center located beside Sawmill Creek Park (right pass the tennis courts), so you can drop off your family and chairs and then go park your car.

𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗬 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗳𝗳!

𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

• No alcohol
• No Smoking (this is an AACo Rec and Park policy)
• No fireworks or sparklers may be brought into the park.
• No Pets - please for the safety of all, especially your pet, do not bring any pets into the parks.
• Additional Viewing area: 3rd Avenue Park (which can be accessed by 3rd Avenue or from Lincoln Avenue). There is no parking at this location, so please be mindful of the residents that live in this area.
• Food is available for purchase at Sawmill at the Glen Burnie Boys Baseball concession stand.

𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: If fireworks are cancelled due to weather, we will post the notice on this Facebook page as soon as a decision is made. Please do not message or post requests for this information. We will be unable to reply to individual messages or posts.

The Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is hosting a free summer camp program called HERoes on the HERizon. The camp is a free week-long program designed to encourage young women in high school and college to explore careers in emergency management and public safety.

The camp will take place July 14-18, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Anne Arundel County OEM located at 7480 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd Glen Burnie, MD 21061. This unique program offers participants the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities, interactive workshops, and field trips led by industry professionals.

HERoes on the HERizon is open to all young women in high school and college in Maryland. To apply or learn more about the program, visit our website or email oem-camp@aacounty.org. The application period closes at 4:30 pm on Friday, June 6, 2025. Selected applicants will be notified on or before Friday, June 20, 2025.

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