‘Amazing Racer’ collects $3.3 million jackpot after buying lottery ticket in Carney

PARKVILLE, MD—A retired couple from Baltimore City is celebrating a $3.3 million jackpot win after scooping the top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s Multi-Match game. The lucky duo, who have chosen to remain anonymous, purchased their winning $6 ticket at J Convenience located at 8765 Satyr Hill Road in Parkville/Carney (21234). This is the fourth largest Multi-Match prize in the […]

Baltimore County retains coveted ‘triple-A’ bond ratings

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Thursday announced that it has maintained its coveted triple-A bond ratings from Moody’s Investor Service, Fitch Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings, marking the 30th year in a row the county has achieved this top-tier creditworthiness. This distinction places Baltimore County among a mere 2% of counties nationwide to receive the highest rating from all three agencies. […]

49-year-old woman killed in Essex shooting, suspect arrested

ESSEX, MD—Police have arrested a suspect following a shooting in Essex that left one woman dead. Baltimore County homicide detectives have arrested and charged 37-year-old Gregory Graham with first-degree murder in connection with a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. At just before 6:15 p.m., officers responded to the area of Honeywood Place and Sugarwood Circle (21221) in […]

Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum to expand, relocate to former Lockheed Martin site

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum is expanding and relocating to a larger space at the former Lockheed Martin facility in Middle River, according to a news release. The museum, currently housed in a 1,200-square-foot space at Martin State Airport’s Hangar 5, will move into the 150,000-square-foot Lockheed Martin Administration building at 2323 Eastern Boulevard. The museum […]

Maryland man pleads guilty to filing false tax returns

GREENBELT, MD—A Maryland man has pleaded guilty to preparing and filing false tax returns for clients, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland, announced Wednesday. Charles Anthony Keemer, 64, of Upper Marlboro, was not registered as a tax preparer and did not have the education or work experience to prepare tax returns, according to the office. From 2013 to 2016, […]

Maryland casinos generate $155.2 million in gaming revenue during February

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $155,150,298 in revenue from slot machines and table games during February 2025, a decrease of $4,076,380 (-2.6%) compared to February 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during February 2025 totaled $65,225,418, a decrease of $2,569,575 (-3.8%) compared to February 2024. The February 2025 contributions included $47,094,585 to the Education Trust Fund, a […]