Maryland named 2025’s fifth-worst state for retirees, study

BALTIMORE, MD—Deciding where to spend your retirement years is one of life’s most significant choices. With factors ranging from housing costs and healthcare access to safety and tax considerations, many seniors struggle to determine which location will best serve their needs. To help simplify this important decision, retirement experts at Gold IRA Custodians have analyzed data across all 50 states […]

Maryland Freedom Caucus hosts Tax Revolt Rally, calls for immediate action against proposed tax hikes

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus gathered with citizens, legislators, and media for the Tax Revolt Rally on March 19, 2025 at Lawyers’ Mall in Annapolis. The rally showcased the concern Marylanders have about what the Maryland Freedom Caucus calls “the state’s reckless tax-and-spend policies and their determination to fight back.” “The energy tonight was incredible. The people who came out […]

Baltimore County tops list of Maryland’s most dangerous places for injury-related fatalities

BALTIMORE, MD—A recent study as identified Baltimore County as the most dangerous county in Maryland in terms of injury-related fatalities. The analysis, performed by MyBioSource, examined data from 2020 to 2024, and found that Baltimore County experienced a dramatic increase of 56 deaths per 100,000 people, the highest rise of any county in the state. The study measured fatal injuries […]

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 […]

MDTA Police conduct 294 traffic stops on St. Patrick’s Day

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers conducted high visibility traffic enforcement across the state on St. Patrick’s Day. Officers focused on the leading causes of crashes including impaired and aggressive driving. MDTA Police Officers conducted 294 traffic stops and removed multiple impaired drivers from Maryland roadways. Officers from MDTA Police detachments at Maryland toll facilities, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, […]

Forecasters warn of increased wildfire risk in Baltimore area on Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says there is an increased risk of wildfires and brush fires throughout the Baltimore area on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The combination of low humidity and gusty winds will result in a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread through Wednesday afternoon. Relative humidity values will drop 20 to 25 percent across […]

Maryland becomes first ‘Spotlight State’ for federal workers

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced this week a new partnership with Work for America to help connect federal workers with state and local government jobs amid recent federal downsizing efforts. The partnership makes Maryland the first Work for America “Spotlight State,” which means the state’s labor force will be prioritized for vetted candidates looking to continue their public service […]