Tenth FishMaryland Master Angler is first youth angler to achieve milestone

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland has another Master Angler, and this time it’s an 11-year-old girl. Lucy Perez of Cecil County has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch ten different trophy-sized species of fish in Maryland. Perez, 11, is the tenth Master Angler since the program […]

White Marsh disc golf course concept design released

WHITE MARSH, MD—A disc golf course will soon be coming to the White Marsh area.  The course will be located at Days Cove Park. An initial public meeting was held to discuss the possible park last April. The Days Cove project is advancing through the design development phase, with thorough environmental reviews and collaboration underway. The park site concept (PDF) […]

Board of Public Works approves agreement to transfer ownership of Pimlico Race Course to State of Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The state of Maryland has purchased the Pimlico Race Course ahead of the 2024 Preakness Stakes.  The agreement between the state and the current owner of the race track, The Stronach Group, will see the transfer of ownership of Pimlico to the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority. Terms under the master agreement include the transfer of ownership of Pimlico […]

Maryland DNR announces $2.1 million in grants to protect land, expand recreational opportunities

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced grants totaling $2.1 million that will fund local government and land trust initiatives to protect land, expand recreational opportunities, and promote healthy outdoor lifestyles. The grants were approved by the state’s Board of Public Works and will support three projects, including the acquisition of 4.3 acres to expand the Brunswick Sports […]

Sports wagering contributes $5.7 million to State of Maryland during April

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $5,686,446 in contributions to the state from a handle of $486,319,124 during April 2024. Sports wagering contributions go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. The $5.7 million contribution to the state in April 2024 was the fourth-best single-month total and represented a 47.1% increase from the $3.8 million […]

Governor Moore presides over third bill signing ceremony of 2024

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed legislation this week that officials say will to help make the state more competitive by addressing concentrated poverty, improving predictability for business growth, and increasing transparency in government. The three new laws enacted during the third bill signing ceremony of 2024 are aimed at improving the quality of life for Marylanders, particularly those in […]

Obituary: Longtime Perry Hall White Marsh soccer coach Terry Nolan

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A longtime Perry Hall White Marsh recreational council coach and leader has passed away. From Schimunek Funeral Home: On May 3, 2024, Joseph Terrence Nolan, known as Terry, passed away while surrounded by family after an eight-year battle with cancer. Terry was born on August 6, 1952, and was a lifelong resident of Baltimore. He was the beloved husband […]