Baltimore City Archives - Page 9 of 198

Maryland casinos generate $159.5 million in gaming revenue during September

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

National Drug Take Back Day Maryland State Police Drop Box

Maryland State Police, DEA to team up for National Drug Take Back Day on October 26

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Gas prices dip, but likely to soon rise on Middle East tensions

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Kat Locke-Jones Maryland Teacher of the Year

Baltimore City educator named 2025 Maryland Teacher of the Year

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Federal, local agencies arrest 14 in regional drug bust

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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, […]

Essex man among lottery winners who enjoyed shopping spree at M&T Bank Stadium [VIDEO]

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Governor Wes Moore Executive Order 20241001

Governor Moore unveils plan to tackle Baltimore’s vacant property crisis

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced an executive order to establish Reinvest Baltimore, an initiative to address the city’s vacant property crisis. The program will be a coordinated effort between the state, city, nonprofits, and for-profit partners, with the goal of revitalizing neighborhoods and maximizing economic potential and quality of life for residents. “Baltimore’s vacant property crisis is an issue […]

ERO Baltimore arrests Honduran national convicted of assaulting a Maryland resident

Posted on October 2, 2024 by News Desk

BALTIMORE, MD—Enforcement and Removal Operations Baltimore apprehended an unlawfully present 26-year-old Honduran national convicted of assaulting a Maryland resident. Officers with ERO Baltimore arrested Evin Obdulio Ponce-Guillen on September 19 in Waldorf. “Evin Obdulio Ponce-Guillen unlawfully entered the United States, made his way to Maryland, and then victimized one of the members of our community,” said ERO Baltimore acting Field […]

Tag: Baltimore City