OCEAN CITY, MD—An Anne Arundel County angler has become the first officially-recognized state record holder for swordfish, which he caught in a tournament on July 23 in Ocean City. Annapolis resident Peter Schultz, 36, is the first record holder for the Atlantic division – Swordfish (Xiphias gladius). Schultz caught the 301-pound swordfish while participating in the Big Fish Classic tournament, […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials on Tuesday announced that the fall sports season will begin on August 11th. BCPS is asking all students to register now for autumn athletics participation. “I encourage all students to consider participating in interscholastic athletics,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “Competing in sports is a great way to make friends, stay physically […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—At an event on Monday to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Governor Larry Hogan enacted an executive order declaring that the State of Maryland will annually celebrate July as Disability Culture and Achievements Month. Throughout July, the state will celebrate the societal achievements and cultural contributions of Marylanders with disabilities. […]
HEREFORD, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools graduate has won Team USA’s first gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Chase Kalisz, a Michael Phelps protege, won the men’s 400-meter individual medley at the Tokyo Aquatics Center. Chase is a Hereford High School graduate and is competing in his second Summer Olympic Games. Phelps called the race for NBC some 50 yards […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland School for the Blind kicks off their summer programming with MSB Camp Abilities. The developmental sports and recreation camp for youth ages 9-17, will be held on the school’s campus from June 21-25. MSB’s Camp Abilities has served students from Maryland, DC and Virginia for the past eight years and is the only overnight sports camp in […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced the recipients of 65 awards totaling $10 million for live music and performance venues and live entertainment promoters affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This relief funding is in addition to the $30 million allocated earlier this year to music and entertainment venues as part of the State of Maryland’s economic recovery plan. “As […]
BALTIMORE, MD—On Sunday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Baltimore Ravens will hold a job fair at M&T Bank Stadium for candidates who are looking to provide fans the best level of service on gameday during the 2021 NFL season. Appointments can be made at https://www.baltimoreravens.com/stadium/jobs, or if an interested candidate doesn’t have an appointment, walkups are […]
ROSEDALE, MD—It’s a big day for the CCBC Essex men’s soccer team. The Knights will face off against Southeastern Community College in the National Junior College Athletic Association national championship game. This will mark the Knights’ first appearance in the big game since 1989. The match kicks off at 5 p.m. EDT on Thursday at the Striker Complex in Wichita, […]