BALTIMORE, MD—With the U.S. experiencing over 400 mass shootings and nearly 25,000 motor vehicle deaths so far this year, WalletHub this week released its report on 2024’s Safest Cities in America to highlight where people are at the lowest risk of physical and financial harm. WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 41 key metrics. The data set ranges from […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources confirms that Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease is spreading in white-tailed deer statewide. The virus is often fatal to deer and is spread through the bites of tiny flying midges. While the disease poses no threat to humans, DNR advises hunters not to eat deer that have large, open sores. EHD is common throughout the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $159,510,910 in revenue from slot machines and table games during September 2024, an increase of $4,413,131 (2.8%) compared to September 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during September 2024 totaled $68,698,479, an increase of $2,257,334 (3.4%) compared to September 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund during September 2024 were $49,528,174, an […]
BALTIMORE, MD—In an effort to combat opioid addiction, Maryland State Police will join forces with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the 27th National Drug Take Back Day. On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public can drop off unwanted prescription drugs at any of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks, no questions asked. This biannual initiative […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. declined by 4.6 cents over the past week, reaching $3.13 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy data. This marks a decrease of 11.6 cents from the previous month and a significant drop of 56.2 cents compared to last year. However, the recent decline may be short-lived, as oil prices surged […]
BALTIMORE, MD—An English language arts teacher from Baltimore City has been named the 2025 Maryland Teacher of the Year. Kat Locke-Jones, who teaches seventh grade at Hampstead Hill Academy, was selected from seven finalists for the award, which was announced Friday evening at the 34th annual Teacher of the Year Gala. Locke-Jones will now compete for the National Teacher of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Federal and local law enforcement agents arrested 14 people and seized narcotics, guns and drug paraphernalia in an operation that spanned Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, and the Baltimore area, authorities announced this week. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland said in a news release that the “large-scale drug and gun bust” involved more than 500 officers, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Four lucky winners went on a shopping spree at the Ravens official team store inside M&T Bank Stadium, thanks to the Maryland Lottery’s Ravens Second-Chance Promotion. Each winner received 2024 season tickets and a $500 shopping spree in the team store. Winners and their guests were picked up by a private car and brought to the stadium where they […]