Edgewood woman wins $50K after buying scratch-off ticket in Rosedale on Halloween

ROSEDALE, MD—An Edgewood woman won a $50,000 top prize on a “GAME OF THRONES” scratch-off ticket on Halloween, Maryland Lottery officials announced. The married mother of three said she was leaving the hospital after visiting one of her children when she stopped at the Express Mart, which houses Rosedale Shell and Dunkin’, with her daughter. The daughter urged the woman […]

Fatal pedestrian crashes spike in Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County police are urging drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious after dark following a recent spike in fatal pedestrian crashes. The Baltimore County Police Department responded to four fatal pedestrian crashes over the past five days, three of which occurred during the evening or early morning hours. According to the department, pedestrian safety is a major community […]

2024 Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum Holiday Plane and Train Garden dates, hours announced

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum’s annual Plane and Train Garden will open later this month. The attraction features skillfully crafted train garden displays that feature various local sites, including Bengies Drive-In, Marshy Point Nature Center, the Washington Monument, Fort McHenry, and more.  Admission is free. The 2024 Holiday Garden will once again be located at 2323 […]

Multiple injuries reported in White Marsh crash

WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash in White Marsh on Thursday morning. At just after 7:45 a.m. on November 14, 2024, units from White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Pulaski Highway and Ebenezer Road. Units from Middle River and Kingsville also responded after crews found multiple injured patients. There […]

Maryland appoints new chief innovation officer

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Francesca Ioffreda has been appointed as Maryland’s new chief innovation officer, Gov. Wes Moore announced. Ioffreda will lead the first-ever Bloomberg Philanthropies-supported state-level Innovation Team. Ioffreda will oversee a seven-person team that will use data analysis, rapid prototyping, insight development, and project management to help state agencies create and test new efforts to reduce child poverty in the state. […]

Baltimore County Public Library launches 2024 community holiday drive

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library will has launched its 2024 “Connecting the Community” holiday drive. BCPL will be accepting donations of new and unused toys, clothing, and other items for families in need from now through Wednesday, December 18, during normal business hours—Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at […]

MDTA to hold open houses for Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will hold three open houses in December to discuss proposed alternatives to address traffic issues at the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial (Chesapeake Bay) Bridge. The open houses are part of the Tier 2 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study. This study, which is being conducted in coordination […]