WHITE MARSH, MD— The Maryland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is partnering with THE AVENUE at White Marsh to host an “Autumn-filled” adoption event on October 4, featuring adoptable dogs, family activities, and fall-themed vendors. The “Pitties & Pumpkins” event is set to run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include a focus on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The average price of gasoline in the United States has fallen by 3.6 cents in the past week to $3.12 per gallon, according to a new report from GasBuddy. The decline comes as most of the nation begins its transition to cheaper winter-blend gasoline. The national average is now 1.8 cents lower than a month ago and 2.8 cents […]
DUNDALK, MD—The Greater North Point Association will be holding a family-oriented job fair this weekend. “Touch-A-Truck” is a free event and will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 20 at Eastpoint Mall. There will be over 50 vehicles, boats, tractors, and more that kids can touch, sit in, and take a picture with. Rather than […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded $180,000 in grants to a dozen local manufacturers to help them adopt “smart manufacturing” technologies aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions. The funding was provided through the Maryland MADE grant program, which supports small manufacturers in deploying technologies that lead to lasting improvements […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore has named Lester Davis as his new chief of staff, the governor’s office announced this week. Davis, a public service veteran and executive at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, will take over for Fagan Harris, who is leaving at the end of the year. “With his dedication to public service and improving the lives of Marylanders, Lester Davis […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $9,039,368 in contributions to the state during August 2025. Sports bettors in Maryland wagered $434,220,458 during the month and won back $381,761,359 in prizes. Sportsbook operators held 12.1% of the handle. Retail sports wagering operators contribute 15% of their taxable proceeds to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Mobile […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved nearly $4.7 million in grants to support park improvements and land conservation efforts across seven counties, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday. The funding, allocated through the state’s Program Open Space and Rural Legacy programs, will be used for a variety of projects, including new playgrounds, sports fields, and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A new study from a Utah-based personal injury law firm, Good Guys Injury Law, ranks Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) as the ninth most “incident-prone” airport in the nation. The study, which analyzed flight safety data from major U.S. airports, gave BWI a “Flight Safety Risk Rating” of 62 out of 100, which is below the average […]