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 […]

Tito’s Fried Chicken celebrates grand opening in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Tito’s Fried Chicken celebrated its grand opening in Middle River last week. This location is the fourth establishment of Taco Love, a well-regarded restaurant situated on Philadelphia Road (Route 7) in White Marsh. Taco Love is a family-owned business that has received numerous accolades over the years from Baltimore Magazine and received a Favorite Restaurant Award from The […]

Councilman Marks: Seven playgrounds to be updated in 2025

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that equipment will be replaced at seven playgrounds throughout the Fifth District. The playgrounds are located at Belmont Park, Eastern Regional Park, Honeygo Regional Park, Snyder Lane Park, Oakhurst Park, Loreley Community Building, and Cowenton Ridge Park. The County Council approved $3 million for playground replacement in Fiscal Year 2025. “Over […]

Councilman Marks: Public input meeting set for new 22-acre park in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced a community input meeting to consider uses for a new park in Perry Hall. The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will hold an input meeting on the future 22-acre Gerst Road Park in Perry Hall on Monday, December 23, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Residents may join […]

Winning lottery tickets sold in Nottingham, Essex remain unclaimed; Mega Millions soars to $619M

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Two big winning lottery tickets that were sold in and around the Nottingham area remain unclaimed, Maryland Lottery officials announced on Monday. The latest Powerball jackpot of $256 million was won in Saturday night’s drawing on a ticket sold in Queens, New York. While the New York Powerball win resulted in the jackpot being reset to $20 million, the […]