BALTIMORE, MD—Two Maryland MS-13 gang members have been indicted for murder in aid of racketeering, federal authorities announced. Manuel Erazo Alvarado, 46, and Erick Guillen Pleitez, 46, both of Annapolis, were charged in a federal grand jury indictment returned on February 13, according to the Department of Justice. On March 6, 2025, Guillen Pleitez made his initial appearance in the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Environmental Trust has approved 20 grants totaling $238,751 to be awarded for environmental education, community cleanup, tree planting, and beautification projects through the Keep Maryland Beautiful program. Presented annually since 1986, the grant program is managed by the Maryland Environmental Trust – a unit of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) – and administered on the department’s […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Deciding where to spend your retirement years is one of life’s most significant choices. With factors ranging from housing costs and healthcare access to safety and tax considerations, many seniors struggle to determine which location will best serve their needs. To help simplify this important decision, retirement experts at Gold IRA Custodians have analyzed data across all 50 states […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus gathered with citizens, legislators, and media for the Tax Revolt Rally on March 19, 2025 at Lawyers’ Mall in Annapolis. The rally showcased the concern Marylanders have about what the Maryland Freedom Caucus calls “the state’s reckless tax-and-spend policies and their determination to fight back.” “The energy tonight was incredible. The people who came out […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A recent study as identified Baltimore County as the most dangerous county in Maryland in terms of injury-related fatalities. The analysis, performed by MyBioSource, examined data from 2020 to 2024, and found that Baltimore County experienced a dramatic increase of 56 deaths per 100,000 people, the highest rise of any county in the state. The study measured fatal injuries […]
BALTIMORE, MD—In anticipation of increased DUI risks, the Maryland State Police have announced increased patrols and enforcement efforts targeting aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving throughout the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Starting Friday, March 14th, and continuing through Monday, March 17th, troopers from all 23 barracks will be deployed in saturation patrols, focusing on roadways known for high rates of impaired […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $155,150,298 in revenue from slot machines and table games during February 2025, a decrease of $4,076,380 (-2.6%) compared to February 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during February 2025 totaled $65,225,418, a decrease of $2,569,575 (-3.8%) compared to February 2024. The February 2025 contributions included $47,094,585 to the Education Trust Fund, a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Five people were arrested and charged in connection with illegal car rallies that were held in Maryland over the weekend, according to the Maryland State Police. Members of the Maryland Car Rally Task Force began dismantling the car rallies around 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, and continued until 4 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, police said. The car […]