‘Amazing Racer’ collects $3.3 million jackpot after buying lottery ticket in Carney

PARKVILLE, MD—A retired couple from Baltimore City is celebrating a $3.3 million jackpot win after scooping the top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s Multi-Match game. The lucky duo, who have chosen to remain anonymous, purchased their winning $6 ticket at J Convenience located at 8765 Satyr Hill Road in Parkville/Carney (21234). This is the fourth largest Multi-Match prize in the […]

Maryland casinos generate $155.2 million in gaming revenue during February

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $155,150,298 in revenue from slot machines and table games during February 2025, a decrease of $4,076,380 (-2.6%) compared to February 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during February 2025 totaled $65,225,418, a decrease of $2,569,575 (-3.8%) compared to February 2024. The February 2025 contributions included $47,094,585 to the Education Trust Fund, a […]

Baltimore County Recreation and Parks announces spring 2025 festival lineup

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks on Wednesday announced its 2025  spring festival series including celebrations of culture and the great outdoors. Irish Music Festival Saturday, March 8th from 1 to 6 p.m. Oregon Ridge Lodge in Cockeysville A celebration of Irish music and culture includes food, drink and craft vendors. Featuring Baltimore’s own ShamRogues, Celtic Corridor, […]

Kona Ice opens for the season in Carney

CARNEY, MD—It’s one of the most delicious Saturdays of the year. Kona Ice has officially opened for the season in Carney. The frozen sweet treat stand owned by Claude and Joni Elmore is now beginning its ninth year at the corner of East Joppa Road and Magledt Road. Kona serves up snowballs, shaved ice, milkshakes, soft-serve ice, and also features […]

Winning $3.3 million Multi-Match ticket sold in Parkville

PARKVILLE, MD—Monday night’s Multi-Match drawing produced a landmark Maryland Lottery prize on a ticket sold at J Convenience, located at 8765 Satyr Hill Road in Parkville. The estimated annuity value of the prize is $3.3 million, which makes it the sixth-largest jackpot in Multi-Match history. The winner can choose between the annuity, paid in 25 equal installments, or an estimated […]

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead coming to Baltimore County Public Library

TOWSON, MD—Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead is coming to Baltimore County. “An Afternoon with Colson Whitehead” will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Goucher College’s Kraushaar Auditorium. Colson Whitehead has established himself as one of the most versatile and innovative writers in contemporary literature. The first person to win back-to-back Pulitzer Prizes in fiction […]