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Maryland casinos generate $155.2 million in gaming revenue during February

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $155,150,298 in revenue from slot machines and table games during February 2025, a decrease of $4,076,380 (-2.6%) compared to February 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during February 2025 totaled $65,225,418, a decrease of $2,569,575 (-3.8%) compared to February 2024. The February 2025 contributions included $47,094,585 to the Education Trust Fund, a […]

Additional speed cameras coming to JFX in Baltimore City

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: To clarify further, the two existing speed cameras are being moved to new locations. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) Director Veronica P. McBeth on Wednesday announced that two new automated speed enforcement locations will soon be implemented along the Jones Falls Expressway (JFX) / I-83. In an effort to […]

Wind Advisory issued for Baltimore area on Wednesday

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Forecasters say to expect southerly winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts of up to 45 to 50 mph as severe storms move through the area. Gusty winds could blow around […]

NWS Baltimore Severe Weather Outlook 20250304

Two rounds of severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Wednesday

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Wednesday could bring two rounds of severe storms in the Baltimore area, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail are possible on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. An isolated tornado or two, along with large hail, cannot be ruled out. The first round of storms is likely to […]

Elevated fire risk in Maryland on Tuesday, strong storms possible on Wednesday

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Marylanders should keep an eye on the weather on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, forecasters say low humidity and gusty south to southeasterly winds will bring a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread, mostly from late Tuesday morning through late Tuesday afternoon. Relative humidity values will […]

Baltimore woman sentenced to 15 years in prison for operating sex trafficking ring across Maryland

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore woman has been sentenced to prison for running a sex trafficking ring that operated across the state of Maryland. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Monday announced the sentencing of Kenika Danielle Leach, 33, as a result of a multi-agency, two-year investigation was led by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit. On November 18, 2024, Leach pleaded […]

Gas prices fall for second week in a row

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the US has fallen for the second consecutive week, dropping 3.8 cents to reach $3.04 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This decline is attributed to a decrease in oil prices, which have been hovering around $70 per barrel. The national average is currently 4.7 cents lower than last month and a significant 29.9 […]

Red Flag Warning issued for Baltimore area on Saturday

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning is in effect from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can […]

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