TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks on Monday announced the launch of its new Park Finder web tool. The tool, which provides users with comprehensive information on 362 parks and recreation centers throughout the County, makes exploring and enjoying Baltimore County easier than ever. Park Finder provides options to search for parks and recreation centers by name, […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The wait is over! Poke Bowl opened its new location on THE AVENUE at White Marsh on Monday morning. The Japanese eatery serves up sushi, salad, wraps, and more. Other Maryland locations include eateries in Cockeysville, Bel Air, Federal Hill, Owings Mills, and Frederick. Poke Bowl is now open next to Slice in the former Brown Rice location. Additional […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Friday issued a consumer alert urging Marylanders to always be aware of deceptive online sports betting companies, especially in advance of large-scale popular events like the 2023 Preakness. Companies in Maryland’s online sports betting industry, which also operate through mobile apps, have enticed bettors with aggressive marketing, such as so-called “risk-free” bets. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Whenever his adult kids or his wife ask what gift he would like for his birthday or the holidays, a Baltimore man always responds with “scratch-offs,” his wife said. A scratch-off he purchased for himself brought the husband and wife to the Winner’s Circle at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore this week. Although he has won small prizes over […]
PARKVILLE, MD—He plays lottery games frequently, a Baltimore man told Maryland Lottery officials – and while he plays an assortment of games, he always includes a Powerball ticket in his purchase. That loyalty paid off big last month when he bought a $20 ticket in Parkville that delivered a $100,000 prize. “I’m friendly with several of the owners of the […]
TOWSON, MD—Several award-winning student films were showcased recently at the 2023 BCPS Film Expo. Held on May 16 at The Senator Theatre, the BCPS Film Expo is Baltimore County’s largest student film competition. In its eighth year, the competition attracted 148 film and GIF entries from 27 schools, including the Virtual Learning Program. Ten films were selected as favorites by […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland Lottery enthusiast from Baltimore is now looking forward to a more secure retirement, thanks to a $100,000 Powerball win that came her way on Mother’s Day weekend. She didn’t check the $20 ticket for a win until Sunday, using the Maryland Lottery app on her smartphone. The winner, who is calling herself “Jewel” to tell her story, […]
WASHINGTON, DC—AAA projects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend*, a 7% increase over 2022. This year, 2.7 million more people will travel for the unofficial start of summer compared to last year, a sign of what’s to come in the months ahead. “This is expected to be the third busiest […]