Rev. Al and I are set to finish the Vegas Series this week and today we have a Superstar sitting poolside with us, the great Aaron Tomarchio. He's having a huge impact on our City and County by leading the redevelopment of the former Bethlehem Steel site, aka Sparrows Point, now Tradepoint Atlantic. I met Aaron when he was working in Harford County during the O'Malley days, he was always ready to get things done, not much has changed.

At Tradepoint his responsibilities include overseeing government and regulatory affairs, public and community relations, and corporate marketing efforts. He has an extremely strong team around him but let's reflect on this place, it's got rail, it's got 50' Berths, and it's got tons of land. It's an understatement that this is a complex site, Aaron is handling it with grace and class.

Before joining Tradepoint Atlantic, Tomarchio had an extensive career in public administration, serving in various executive roles in Maryland's state and local government, including nine years as Chief of Staff to the Harford County Executive Jim Craig. He also held positions with the Maryland Department of Planning and worked in corporate affairs at Erickson Living.

At Tradepoint Atlantic, Aaron has been instrumental in engaging with the community, ensuring transparency in the site's redevelopment process, and securing critical federal and state support for infrastructure development. Under his leadership, they are transforming the 3,300-acre site into a key economic driver for the region, with projections of creating over 10,000 jobs and generating $2.9 billion in annual economic impact. Tradepoint has played a major role in the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse and we get into the details of Tradepoint's immediate and long term plans resulting from that tragedy.

Come along with us as you roll down the road to a Thanksgiving Dinner and learn about this guy, he's a superstar, and definately Holy along with the Rev, and I'm Knott...

Happy Thanksgiving....

As we break through 50 Episodes we are surrounded by Angels as we bring forward Baltimore's Police Commissioner - Richard Worley, Nancy Hines - the Executive Director of the Signal 13 Foundation, Barb Clapp - the President of the Board of the Signal 13 Foundation and Jerry Heid - our liaison to the Police Department. Jerry Heid is the second longest serving officer in the history of the BCPD.

This Commissioner comes to the job with an unprecedented level of experience. During his 30 plus years at the BCPD he has performed just about every job you can imagine. We haven't had one of our own at the job for this long in decades. The result is a department that has someone that has walked in their shoes, leading the way. As Jerry Heid agrees, this simple cultural improvement is being felt in all 9 Districts and has lead to major reductions in crime. We dive into his ascent to the top and learn what makes this incredible man tick.

Next we turn to the Frank J. Battaglia Signal 13 Foundation which provides hardship support for the men and woman of the Baltimore Police Department. They also provide scholarships for the children of these brave men and women. The Signal 13 Foundation stands as a beacon of support, providing essential resources for police officers and their families in times of need. We get an update on our Capital campaign which is going along great and will provide for more opportunities for scholarships for more kids.

The Commissioners Office and the Signal 13 Foundation work tirelessly to uphold law enforcement excellence and foster positive relationships with residents. Here's to their unwavering dedication to serving and protecting the vibrant city of Baltimore!

Thank you Richard, Nancy, Barb, and Jerry! Angel's at work!

Rev. and I are so excited to continue the Vegas series. This one features a good friend in Johnny Olszewski Jr. Johnny O, as he is often referred to, is the current Baltimore County Executive, a position he has held since December 2018. Born and raised in Dundalk, Maryland, Olszewski is deeply connected to the Baltimore County community. He attended Sparrows Point High School before earning his bachelor's degree from Goucher College and later a master's degree in political science from The George Washington University. He also holds a doctorate in public policy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).

Before becoming County Executive, Olszewski served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 2006 to 2014, representing District 6. During his time in the General Assembly, he was known for his focus on education, economic development, and environmental issues. His leadership in Baltimore County has been marked by efforts to increase government transparency, improve public education, and address issues of equality and inclusion within the county.

Johnny O is the Democratic nominee for Congress in the 2nd District. His roots are deep when it comes to our Government, both local and at the state level. He grew up in a family that elevated service, was elected to the legislature when he was 23....now 41 and working hard on his Congressional Race. Johnny shines a light on his education and all that it brought to his life.

We talk about the Bridge and the positive light it has shined on our City and the effort at all levels of Government to bring the relief to that community.

It's Johnny O, a kid that grew up in Dundalk, a hard working patriotic community. Next stop, Congress.

We love ya Johnny!