Maryland AG warns of betting scams as March Madness heats up

BALTIMORE, MD—With March Madness gripping the nation, Maryland’s Attorney General’s Office issued a consumer alert this week, urging basketball fans to steer clear of illegal betting scams and aggressive marketing schemes during the NCAA tournament season. The guidance, released as betting activity surges, highlights the risks of unregulated online gambling platforms, including fraud and identity theft. Attorney General Anthony Brown’s […]

Maryland Youth Fishing Rodeo schedule set for 2025 season

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites young anglers ages 3 to 15 to participate in the 2025 Maryland Youth Fishing Rodeos. Fifty-one free events will be offered across 16 counties throughout the state, starting in spring and continuing until late fall. The annual rodeos, some dating back over 60 years, aim to introduce youth to fishing, improve […]

SPARROWS POINT PARK: Baltimore County opens first major southeast-area park in two decades

SPARROWS POINT, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, the Department of Recreation and Parks, elected officials and community stakeholders on Wednesday participated in a ribbon cutting event at Sparrows Point Park, the first new major recreational site in southeast Baltimore County in more than two decades. Located on a portion of what was once one of the world’s largest steel-producing and […]

Cowenton Liquors hold grand opening in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Cowenton Liquors is officially open for business. Perry Hall’s newest liquor store held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 14, 2025. Cowenton Liquors: Wine & Spirits offers a wide selection of top brands, craft brews, fine wines, and premium liquors. “Congratulations to Cowenton Liquors: Wine & Spirits on its opening,” said Councilman David Marks. “My […]

Winning $25,000 Pick 5 tickets sold in Essex, Middle River remain unclaimed

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Lottery officials said on Monday that two big winnings tickets sold in northeastern Baltimore County remain unclaimed. Across Maryland, and across all games, the Lottery paid more than $31.7 million in prizes during the week of March 10-16, including 34 tickets worth $10,000 or more that were sold or redeemed in that seven-day span. A winning $25,000 Pick […]

Visit to Maryland Lottery booth at Home and Garden Show delivers $50,000 Powerball prize

BALTIMORE, MD—A northern Baltimore County man who was spending a leisurely afternoon at the Maryland Home and Garden Show in Timonium on March 8 now has enough cash for a few home improvement projects. He stopped by the Maryland Lottery’s booth at the show, decided to play Powerball, and won $50,004. The Home and Garden Show is one of dozens […]