Sports wagering contributes $6.5 million to state of Maryland during December

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market completed the first half of Fiscal Year 2025 by generating $6,510,765 in contributions to the state during December 2024. Through the first six months of FY2025 (July 2024 through December 2024), sports wagering has contributed $46,576,505 to the state compared to $24,593,908 for the same period in FY2024. Contributions to the state from sports wagering […]

Maryland casinos generate $164.1 million in gaming revenue during December

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $164,105,250 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2024, a decrease of $1,523,913 (-0.9%) compared to December 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during December 2024 totaled $69,837,949, a decrease of $357,058 (-0.5%) compared to December 2023. The December 2024 contributions included $50,413,308 to the Education Trust Fund, a […]

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools to open two hours late on Wednesday

TOWSON, MD—Both Baltimore County Public Schools and Harford County Public Schools will open two hours late on Wednesday. Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools will open two hours late on January 8, 2025. There will be no morning Pre-K and offices will be open on time as scheduled. HCPS schools and offices will also open two hours late […]

Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga 2025-2026 college and trade school scholarship application opens

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga have announced the opening of their annual Maryland House of Delegates scholarship application. The scholarship, available to Maryland residents, supports students pursuing postsecondary education at accredited two-year or four-year colleges, universities, or trade, technical, and career schools in Maryland. This scholarship is available to both full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students. If […]

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools closed on Tuesday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Both Baltimore County Public Schools and Harford County Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday due inclement weather. Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will be closed on January 7, 2025. “Essential” employees will report on time for their assigned shift or may request from the appropriate supervisor to use leave time. “Essential as Needed” employees will report to […]

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools closed on Monday as snowstorm approaches

UPDATE 3: BCPS and HCPS will also be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. UPDATE 2: Baltimore County government will also be closed on Monday. There will be no trash or recycling collection on January 6 and all drop-off centers will be closed. UPDATE: Baltimore City Public Schools will also be closed on Monday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore […]

53 BCPS teachers achieved, 10 renewed National Board Certification in 2024

TOWSON, MD—Fifty-three Baltimore County Public Schools teachers achieved and 10 BCPS teachers renewed their National Board Certification in December 2024. To achieve National Board Certification, the highest certification a teacher may obtain, teachers must successfully complete a rigorous, performance-based, peer-review process, demonstrating their proven impact on student learning and achievement. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, an independent nonprofit […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to close two hours early on Friday

UPDATE: Harford County Public Schools have cancelled all afterschool activities, including aftercare. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather, all Baltimore County Public Schools will dismiss two hours early on Friday, January 3, 2025. All afterschool and evening activities are also cancelled. School and central offices will remain open. There will be no afternoon pre-kindergarten. A Winter Weather […]