WHITE MARSH, MD—The committee charged with realigning school boundaries in the unoccupied portion of the Greenleigh residential community will host a public information session to provide information and gather public feedback about boundary line preferences and the study process. The event will be held 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in the Vincent Farm Elementary School cafeteria. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With the kickoff of the 2024 football season in September, Maryland’s sports wagering market had the most successful month in its nearly three-year history, generating $9,379,598 in contributions to the state from a handle of $532,866,676. Sports wagering contributions go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Maryland’s first retail sportsbooks opened in December […]
BALTIMORE, MD—People are leaving Maryland in droves, a new study finds. A recent study by Rocket Moving analyzed all 50 U.S. states to identify the ones people want to move from the most. The study takes into account international and domestic migration as well as happiness score, quality of life, cost of living and average rent. All the initial data […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s new school bus camera safety program is already proving to be fruitful. As of this week, police say over 5,500 warnings have been issued to drivers illegally passing school buses in Baltimore County. Motorists caught passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing can expect to receive a $250 citation beginning November 4, 2024. “Keeping […]
PARKVILLE, MD—Crews responded to a truck fire outside of Parkville High School on Tuesday morning. Due to an asphalt truck fire outside the school building, officials say Parkville High School will be closed on October 8th. There will be no after-school or evening activities at Parkville High School. The Magnet Expo has also been cancelled. There has been no word on […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—At its legislative session on Monday evening, October 7, the Baltimore County Council unanimously passed Councilman David Marks’ bill that would allow for a technical trade school in White Marsh. Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local 486 is seeking to repurpose the arena at 5811 Allender Road in White Marsh, which requires a legislative change. “I am delighted to support […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $159,510,910 in revenue from slot machines and table games during September 2024, an increase of $4,413,131 (2.8%) compared to September 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during September 2024 totaled $68,698,479, an increase of $2,257,334 (3.4%) compared to September 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund during September 2024 were $49,528,174, an […]
BALTIMORE, MD—An English language arts teacher from Baltimore City has been named the 2025 Maryland Teacher of the Year. Kat Locke-Jones, who teaches seventh grade at Hampstead Hill Academy, was selected from seven finalists for the award, which was announced Friday evening at the 34th annual Teacher of the Year Gala. Locke-Jones will now compete for the National Teacher of […]