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Attorney General Brown’s Home Builder Guaranty Fund pays out over $1.4M to Maryland home buyers over past 5 years

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced that between Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 and 2024, the Home Builder Guaranty Fund (the Guaranty Fund), administered by the Consumer Protection Division, paid over $1.4 million to claimants as reimbursement for losses resulting from acts or omissions by registered home builders related to new home construction. A total of $164,803.67 was paid […]

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Casino Slot Machines

Maryland casinos generate $158.1 million in gaming revenue during November

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $158,122,302 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2024, an increase of $403,808 (0.3%) compared to November 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during November 2024 totaled $68,879,589, an increase of $2,729,307 (4.2%) compared to November 2023. The November 2024 contributions included $49,682,786 to the Education Trust Fund, an […]

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Road closures announced for The Avenue parade, Angel Park 5K this weekend

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has announced road closures for two big, local holiday events in and around the Nottingham area this weekend. On Saturday, December 7, portions of Honeygo Boulevard between Campbell Boulevard and Corporate Drive will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for THE AVENUE at White Marsh’s 2024 Holiday Parade. On Sunday, December 8, […]

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Bengies Drive In Holiday Show Toy Drive 2024

Bengies Drive-in Theatre to close out season 9th annual Holiday Show, Toy Drive

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MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Bengies Drive-in Theatre is ready to close out the 2024 season with its 9th annual Holiday Show and Toy Drive. The event takes place this Saturday, December 7, 2024 with a tremendous, holiday-themed double-feature. The box office will open at 4:15 p.m., then Bengies will show “Saint Nick of Bethlehem” (2024- PG) at 5:15 p.m. followed by “How […]

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Maryland State Police Licensing Division

Maryland tightens security guard licensing requirements for businesses

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BALTIMORE, MD—Starting January 1, 2025, new requirements will take effect in Maryland for businesses employing security guards or in-house loss prevention personnel. The Maryland State Police Licensing Division is reminding individuals and businesses of these upcoming changes. According to the new legislation, any business or individual employing one or more security guards or loss prevention personnel must license these employees […]

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Rural Legacy Garrett County

Maryland invests $3.6M in land conservation, park upgrades

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works this week announced the allocation of $3.6 million in grants to enhance parks and safeguard land across the state. The funds will support various projects through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), including land acquisition, park improvements, and the protection of natural resources through conservation easements. One of the most significant grants, totaling nearly […]

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