Pizzeria 081 officially opens in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Perry Hall has a brand new pizza shop. Pizzeria 081 officially opened its doors on Thursday, December 12th. “Pizzeria081 is family-owned, serving scratch-made pizza, pasta, subs, and more,” reads the shop’s Instagram profile. “Naples-inspired, rooted in Baltimore. Join us for a taste of home!” The restaurant is primarily be a carry-out, although a few high top tables and […]

Fan Outfitters opens on THE AVENUE at White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—Fan Outfitters has officially opened on THE AVENUE at White Marsh. The local pro and college fan gear shop fills the spot formerly occupied by Famous Footwear, which closed in October. Fan Outfitters is “passionate about our goal of bringing fans across the globe access to their favorite team’s gear,” according to the official website. “We pride ourselves […]

AAA: Holiday travel to break records this year

BALTIMORE, MD—AAA predicts a record-breaking 119.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holiday period from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1. This projection narrowly exceeds the 2019 record by 64,000 travelers. AAA predicts 3 million more travelers this holiday season. The surge in holiday travel is attributed to Christmas Day falling on […]

Sports wagering contributes $11.8 million to state of Maryland during November

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $11,798,035 in contributions to the state during November 2024, the largest single-month total the program has produced since its launch in December 2021. Sports wagering contributions to the state are directed to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. The largest previous single-month contribution was $9.4 million in September 2024. […]

NHTSA kicks off ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ holiday campaign

BALTIMORE, MD—The holiday season is upon us, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding drivers to plan ahead for sober rides home. The agency’s annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign kicked off today, aiming to reduce drunk and impaired driving over the holidays. “Alcohol-impaired driving remains a leading cause of fatal traffic crashes in the […]