BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland residents and visitors are invited to kick off the new year with a healthy dose of nature at one of Maryland’s state parks during the annual First Day Hikes event. From December 31, 2024, through January 2, 2025, participants can choose from a variety of guided and self-guided hikes across the state. This annual tradition, part of a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A 20-year-old Baltimore City college student has become the 17th person to earn a Master Angler Milestone Award since the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) FishMaryland program began in 2019. Roman Dombrowski achieved the milestone with a 66-inch bluefin tuna caught off Ocean City. Dombrowski, an Environmental Studies major at Salisbury University, said he started fishing at the […]
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. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A 15-year-old angler from Forest Hill has become the 16th — and third youngest — person to earn a Master Angler Milestone Award from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. Luca Tucciarella achieved the milestone Nov. 17 when he caught a 38.25-inch northern pike in Loch Raven Reservoir, the department announced on Wednesday. The FishMaryland program recognizes […]
PERRY HALL, MD—The date has been announced for this year’s Angel Park 5K and Family Fun Run. The “Jingle All the Way” 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in Perry Hall. The 5K run will be an out-and-back course starting and finishing at Angel Park. Runners will exit the park and turn right onto Honeygo […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Nick Perez of Perryville, Maryland, has achieved the prestigious Master Angler Milestone Award from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. He is the 15th angler to reach this milestone since the program began in 2019. Perez’s daughter, Lucy Moore, was the 10th Master Angler, making her the first youth and first female to receive the award. Perez’s […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $7,049,747 in contributions to the state during October 2024 from a handle of $593,105,471. Sports wagering is available in Maryland on 11 mobile platforms and at 12 retail locations. The contribution to the state of more than $7 million was a 21.3% increase compared to the October 2023 figure of $5.8 million and was […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—A new sporting goods store is coming to White Marsh. JD Sports will soon be opening at White Marsh Mall, the shopping center has announced. JD seeks to “inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion,” according to the official website. The chain has over 4,500 […]