BALTIMORE, MD—Dr. Tim Tooten, a beloved community leader, pastor, reporter, professor, and valued Baltimore County resident, has passed away at 66 years of age. Tooten began his illustrious broadcasting career in 1976 as a high school disc jockey in his hometown of Live Oak, Florida. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in communications from Florida State […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price inched up 4.8 cents this week, reaching $3.09 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This increase is attributed to refinery issues and trade policy uncertainties. Up 2.2 cents from a month ago, the national average is 9.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. While the national average remains lower than last year, prices […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 until 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12th. Forecasters say heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches are likely, with locally higher amounts possible. Motorists should plan […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man is facing federal charges after he illegally flew a drone over M&T Bank Stadium last month. A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Alexis Perez Suarez, 43, of Baltimore, on federal felony charges related to flying a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during the Ravens’ National Football League Wild Card Game on January 11, 2025. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $151,795,660 in revenue from slot machines and table games during January 2025, a decrease of $1,447,656 (-0.9%) compared to January 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during January 2025 totaled $63,651,034, an increase of $496,642 (0.8%) compared to January 2024. The January 2025 contributions included $45,992,850 to the Education Trust Fund, an […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout the Super Bowl weekend. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on aggressive, distracted and impaired driving while conducting increased saturation patrols along roadways where impaired driving related crashes often occur. Enforcement efforts […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week delivered his third State of the State address. Before a joint session of the Maryland General Assembly, the governor spoke about investing in industries of the future, reforming the tax code, and investing in Marylanders by meeting crisis with courage in the face of one of the most challenging and consequential legislative sessions in […]
UPDATE 4: Schools in Baltimore County and Harford County will now be closed on Thursday. UPDATE 3: Baltimore County government is implementing liberal leave until 11 a.m. on Thursday. UPDATE 2: In Harford County, HCPS schools and offices will also open two hours on Thursday, February 6, 2025. No morning Pre-K or before school childcare. Essential personnel should await further […]