Dulaney, Franklin, and Loch Raven high school teams named 2023 Special Olympics Indoor Bocce State Champions

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools teams earned state titles in three of seven divisions at the 2023 Special Olympics State High School Indoor Bocce Tournament. The teams named state champions represent Dulaney High School (coach: Anita Shaw), Franklin High School (coaches: Anthony Burgos and Maria Powers), and Loch Raven High School (coach: Rob Persing). In addition, Parkville High School (coach: […]

Olszewski announces plans to replace over 175 basketball hoops across Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, working in close cooperation with the Baltimore County Division of Property Management, on Wednesday announced plans to update aging basketball equipment at more than 175 outdoor sites across Baltimore County. “We are fully committed to expanding recreational opportunities across our great county and that means doing more to modernize our aging […]

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band to perform at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in September

UPDATE: Bruce Springsteen has cancelled all of his September concerts, including the show at Oriole Park. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are coming to Baltimore.  The Boss will be playing at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 9, 2023. Springsteen and the band have announced additional North American dates on their 2023 international tour […]

Sports wagering contributes $2.1 million to Maryland during January

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s 10 retail and seven mobile sportsbooks combined for $441,481,779 in handle and generated $2,114,613 in contributions to the state during January 2023. Each sportsbook contributes 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Mobile handle in January was $422,657,954. That amount included $21,798,149 in free promotional play provided to […]

Havre de Grace Warriors youth basketball wins Freedom Federal Credit Union’s 5th annual #FreedomToHelpChallenge

HAVRE DE GRACE, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union this week announced that Lisa Belcher, Vice President of the Havre de Grace Parks and Recreation Warriors Youth Basketball Program, won the Credit Union’s 5th Annual #FreedomtoHelpChallenge. The five-week social media contest called for entrants to post pictures celebrating Harford or Baltimore County volunteerism for a chance to win $1,000 and other weekly […]

Governor Wes Moore, Baltimore Orioles issue joint statement on future of team

BALTIMORE, MD—On Wednesday, Governor Wes Moore and the Baltimore Orioles announced their joint commitment to creating a long-term, multi-decade, public-private partnership that both develops and revitalizes the Camden Yards complex as a magnet for sports tourism and leverages Maryland taxpayers’ investment in the property: Governor Moore and the Orioles look forward to continuing the conversation about the next evolution of […]

Lottery and Gaming Commission finds five applicants qualified for sports wagering

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission this week approved the qualifications of three sports wagering facility applicants and two mobile sports wagering applicants. The businesses are expected to be considered for license awards during the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission’s (SWARC) next scheduled meeting on February 15. Under Maryland’s sports wagering law, the MLGCC conducts background investigations to […]

Ravens’ Purple Friday playoff rallies to be held in Perry Hall, Timonium on Friday night

BALTIMORE, MD—As Baltimore Ravens players and coaches prepare for their Wild Card playoff game at Cincinnati (Sunday, January 15, 8:15 p.m. kickoff), the rest of the organization will provide opportunities for fans to celebrate the team’s return to the postseason on Friday evening. The Ravens will bring legends, cheerleaders, playmakers, and mascots to two locations in Baltimore County the night […]