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Maryland casinos generate $158.1 million in gaming revenue during November

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $158,122,302 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2024, an increase of $403,808 (0.3%) compared to November 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during November 2024 totaled $68,879,589, an increase of $2,729,307 (4.2%) compared to November 2023. The November 2024 contributions included $49,682,786 to the Education Trust Fund, an […]

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Former Maryland state employee pleads guilty to insurance fraud

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BALTIMORE, MD—Racquel Britt Davis, a 51-year-old former state employee from Baltimore, pleaded guilty to felony theft charges in a Baltimore County court on Thursday. The charges stem from a scheme involving fraudulent insurance claims that netted her approximately $63,898.33 from American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC). According to Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, Davis submitted 18 fraudulent […]

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Police seeking witnesses following tractor-trailer crash that shut down I-95 at Fort McHenry Tunnel

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BALTIMORE, MD—A tractor-trailer carrying vegetables and other produce caught fire early Thursday morning after crashing into the divider wall separating the southbound lanes of I-95 prior to the entrance to the Fort McHenry Tunnel, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police. The crash occurred around 6 a.m., prompting a response from MDTA Police. Upon arrival, officers found the tractor-trailer […]

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Baltimore man sentenced after being charged with over 42 counts of animal cruelty

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BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to 42 counts of animal cruelty following the seizure of 83 dogs from his property in May. Robert Conley will serve 3 years of supervised probation and is ordered to pay $12,000 restitution to the Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) during his […]

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Tractor Trailer Crash I-95 Baltimore Fort McHenry Tunnel 20241205

Tractor-trailer crash with fuel spill shuts down southbound I-95 at Fort McHenry Tunnel

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UPDATE: MDTA Police are seeking witnesses to this crash. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—A Thursday morning tractor-trailer crash is causing major delays along Interstate 95 in Baltimore City. The crash was reported at around 6 a.m. on December 5, 2024 along southbound I-95 at the Fort McHenry Tunnel.  The tractor-trailer is leaking fuel. All I-95 southbound lanes have been shut […]

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Maryland invests $3.6M in land conservation, park upgrades

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works this week announced the allocation of $3.6 million in grants to enhance parks and safeguard land across the state. The funds will support various projects through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), including land acquisition, park improvements, and the protection of natural resources through conservation easements. One of the most significant grants, totaling nearly […]

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Four juveniles, one adult arrested in Baltimore illegal car rally bust

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police say four juveniles and an adult were arrested and charged with stolen vehicle and firearm offenses following a car rally in Baltimore City over the weekend. Police said a joint investigation between partner law enforcement agencies and the Maryland Car Rally Task Force led to the arrests of the four juveniles. The Baltimore County Intelligence Unit, […]

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