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Sports wagering contributes $3.2 million to State of Maryland during November

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks that operated during November 2023 combined to generate $3,199,529 in contributions to the state. Each sportsbook contributes 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. November’s statewide handle of $550,716,329 was Maryland’s largest single-month total, surpassing the $497,121,656 wagered in December of 2022. […]

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Former Ravens players to appear at free autograph signing, toy drive in Parkville on Friday

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PARKVILLE, MD—A few former Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl champions will make an appearance in Parkville on Friday evening. Jacoby Jones, Jermaine Lewis, and Ray Rice will be stopping by Top Hat Sports Bar on December 8, 2023 for the annual Karen Bierly Foundation/LGC Sports Marketing Toy Drive and Free Autograph Signing Meet & Greet, powered by Vybe Realty & Hammer […]

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MTA Baltimore Light Rail

Light Rail to temporarily suspend all service for emergency inspection, repairs effective Friday

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BALTIMORE, MD—Effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, December 8, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration will temporarily suspend Light Rail service at all stops in order to perform emergency inspections of every vehicle in the fleet. During a recent inspection, the Maryland Transit Administration discovered the potential for a punctured conduit on its Light Rail vehicles. Out of an […]

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BCPS celebrates 2023 fall athletics state champions, runners-up

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are celebrating their high school athletic teams and student-athletes recognized at the state level during the 2023 fall season. “Please join me in celebrating this outstanding group of Baltimore County student athletes,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough). “I would also like to take a moment to thank their coaches, athletic trainers, physical […]

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Maryland Lottery and Gaming

Sports wagering sets new benchmark, contributes $5.8 million to State of Maryland during October

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market had the best month in its history in October 2023, with the 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks combining to generate $5,812,245 in contributions to the state. Each sportsbook pays 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Statewide handle in October totaled $483,147,391, with mobile […]

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Baltimore County officials unveil comprehensive Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation on Monday released its first-ever countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (PDF). The document offers a strategic roadmap for the development of active transportation infrastructure, and was created to reflect the evolving needs of Baltimore County communities. It updates and builds upon the Eastern Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Plan (2006) […]

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Baltimore County officials celebrate groundbreaking for Hazelwood Skatepark in Rosedale

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ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials on Thursday joined state and local elected officials and skateboard enthusiasts to break ground for Hazelwood Skate Park in the Rosedale community. This will be the Baltimore County’s second public skate bowl facility in nearly fifty years. “Recreational activities and community spaces that keep residents of all […]

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