BALTIMORE, MD—Federal authorities have charged two Maryland men with conspiracy to commit odometer tampering and securities fraud, alleging they sold hundreds of vehicles with falsely lowered odometers. Jerry John Mathins, 50, of Laurel, and Braysean Owens, 23, of Baltimore, were indicted by a federal grand jury, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland said in a news release. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The latest episode of Maryland Farm & Harvest, premiering Tuesday, November 19th, features locations in both Harford County and Baltimore City. Viewers can watch the episode on MPT-HD at 7 p.m., or online at mpt.org/livestream. A preview of the episode is available at mpt.org/farm. The episode begins at Evermore Farm in Westminster, Carroll County, before traveling to Pond View […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has fallen for the fourth consecutive week, reaching its lowest point since May 2021, according to GasBuddy. The average price per gallon dropped 2.2 cents to $3.03, which is 16.7 cents lower than last month and 32.3 cents lower than a year ago. This decline is attributed to seasonal demand weakening as temperatures […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Police responded to a shooting on Belair Road in northeast Baltimore on Saturday evening. The shooting was reported at just before 7 p.m. on November 9, 2024 in the 5900-block of Belair Road (21206) near Powell Avenue. One person was reportedly in trauma arrest at the scene. There has been no update on the victim’s condition. No additional information […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning will be in effect from noon until 6:00 p.m. on November 8, 2024 due to gusty winds and low humidities. Forecasters say winds will be from the west at 10 to 15 mph with gusts of up to 30 mph. Relative humidity will […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service has awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire departments across 18 counties in the state to help enhance wildland fire protection in rural communities, according to a press release. The grants were given to 55 volunteer fire departments out of 64 that applied for funding from the Maryland Forest […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $160,524,322 in revenue from slot machines and table games during October 2024, an increase of $712,557 (0.4%) compared to October 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during October 2024 totaled $68,562,306, an increase of $1,307,235 (1.9 %) compared to October 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund during October 2024 were $49,460,899, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. fell for the third straight week, dropping 2.2 cents to $3.05 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This decline brings the national average down 11.8 cents over the past month and 34.5 cents lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy, the national average price of diesel has also decreased, falling 1.3 […]