Maryland casinos generate $151.8 million in gaming revenue during January

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $151,795,660 in revenue from slot machines and table games during January 2025, a decrease of $1,447,656 (-0.9%) compared to January 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during January 2025 totaled $63,651,034, an increase of $496,642 (0.8%) compared to January 2024. The January 2025 contributions included $45,992,850 to the Education Trust Fund, an […]

Maryland State Police to ramp up enforcement statewide over Super Bowl weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout the Super Bowl weekend. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on aggressive, distracted and impaired driving while conducting increased saturation patrols along roadways where impaired driving related crashes often occur. Enforcement efforts […]

Top BCPS high school jazz musicians to gather for annual All-County Jazz Concert

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Music lovers can enjoy a night of exceptional jazz when Baltimore County Public Schools’ top high school jazz musicians and vocalists take the stage for the annual All-County Jazz Concert. The concert will be held Thursday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. at New Town High School, located at 4931 New Town Blvd. in Owings Mills (21117). Admission is […]

BCPS dance students to perform at annual showcase at CCBC Essex

UPDATE: The performance scheduled for Thursday, February 6 has been moved to Thursday, February 13, 2025. Original story below… ROSEDALE, MD—Dance students from Baltimore County Public Schools will have the opportunity to showcase their work at the annual 2025 BCPS Student Choreography Showcase. The event will take place on February 6-7 at the CCBC Essex Romadka Center, located at 7201 […]

The Charmery partners with Sweet Rose Creamery for special flavor to support wildfire relief

BALTIMORE, MD—The Charmery on Monday announced a special collaboration with Los Angeles-based Sweet Rose Creamery as part of its OPIC (Other People’s Ice Cream) series. This exciting partnership brings a delicious new limited-time flavor to The Charmery, while also raising funds to support those affected by the devastating California wildfires. The featured flavor, Caramel Apple Pie Peanut, is a decadent […]

Maryland Beer Month: State celebrates oysters, beer in February

ANNAPOLIS, MD—With February being Maryland Beer Month, the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best program is launching “Shuck & Stout,” encouraging residents to enjoy local oyster and beer pairings throughout the month. The initiative highlights the importance of both oysters and beer to Maryland’s economy and encourages support for local businesses. Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks encourages celebrating […]