Potential weekend winter storm may affect Baltimore area following quiet holiday week

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has provided an update with regard to predicted snow totals from this storm. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The holidays were fairly quiet weather-wise in the Baltimore area, but that could change this weekend. After a minor “clipper” system moves through the region on Wednesday night and into Thursday morning, the National Weather Service says there […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols as New Year’s Eve approaches

PIKESVILLE, MD—With New Year’s Eve quickly approaching on Sunday, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate to be safe and smart and avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving. State troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving while conducting saturation patrols on […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols over Christmas weekend

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police, beginning Friday, will be increasing patrols through Christmas weekend as millions of Marylanders are expected to hit the highways. State troopers from all 23 barracks will focus on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving while conducting saturation patrols on roads with high DUI incidents. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle […]

Eight BCPS seniors chosen to serve as Maryland General Assembly student pages for 2024 legislative session

TOWSON, MD—Eight Baltimore County Public Schools seniors have been selected to serve as student pages for the 2024 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly. The students are: Ivana Awuah, Catonsville High School Yeily Benitez, Kenwood High School Nikolai Brodie, Overlea High School Khumari Burgess, Towson High School Claire Cabral, Hereford High School Xin Yue Lu, Dulaney High School Anya […]

Maryland casinos generate $157.7 million in gaming revenue during November

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $157,718,494 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2023, down $5,652,970 (-3.5%) compared to November 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in November 2023 totaled $66,150,282, a decrease of $1,561,142 (-2.3%) compared to November 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in November 2023 totaled $47,727,562, a decrease of […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols ahead of Thanksgiving weekend

PIKESVILLE, MD—Beginning on Wednesday, Maryland State Police will be increasing patrols through Thanksgiving weekend as millions of Marylanders are expected to hit the highways. State troopers from all 23 barracks will focus on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving while conducting saturation patrols on roads with high DUI incidents. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor […]

Governor Moore launches new workforce development programs for Maryland’s public sector, hospitality industry during National Apprenticeship Week

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week launched new workforce development programs in the public sector and hospitality industry during the Maryland Department of Labor’s third annual Maryland Apprenticeship Awards ceremony. The event, which coincides with National Apprenticeship Week, recognized 32 winners across six categories: Registered Apprentice; Youth Apprentice; Mentor, Business; Local Workforce Board; and Apprenticeship Champion, in addition to naming […]

Maryland casinos generate $159.8 million in gaming revenue during October

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $159,811,765 in revenue from slot machines and table games during October 2023, down $53,110,257 (-24.9%) compared to October 2022, when the casinos set a single-month revenue record on the strength of unusually high volume. Casino gaming contributions to the state in October 2023 totaled $67,255,071, a decrease of $12,709,668 (-15.9%) compared to October […]