Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion, Perry Hall resident wins big Powerball prize

BALTIMORE, MD—With the Mega Millions jackpot closing in on a billion dollars, player attention is focused on the multi-state jackpot games, resulting in five Mega Millions wins of $10,000 or more across Maryland in the past week, and two big Powerball wins, one for $150,000 in Dunkirk and one for $50,000 in Perry Hall. The big Mega Millions wins came […]

Baltimore County seeks applicants for Immigrant Affairs Commission

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County is seeking applicants for its new Immigrant Affairs Commission, County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced on Monday. The commission, established by executive order (PDF), will advise the county on issues impacting immigrants and facilitate civic engagement among the immigrant community. Applications are open until Friday, January 10, 2025. “Baltimore County draws great strength from its diversity, and we […]

Governor Moore issues statement on deal to fund federal government, rebuild Francis Scott Key Bridge

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has released the following statement on the final deal to keep the federal government open, which also includes financing for the Francis Scott Key Bridge: “The people of Maryland are grateful that Congress has strongly supported helping us rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge expeditiously. “Over the last several months, I have spoken with more than […]

Luigi Mangione pleads ‘not guilty’ in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder

BALTIMORE, MD—Luigi Mangione, 26, pleaded “not guilty” on Monday to charges related to the December 4th murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione is accused of shooting Thompson twice in the back outside a midtown Manhattan hotel. The Gilman School graduate spoke into a microphone, saying “Not guilty” to the 11 charges in the indictment, The arraignment in a lower […]

Gas prices rise for second week in a row

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has risen for the second straight week, reaching $3.01 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This increase of 3.1 cents compared to last week is attributed to price cycling, particularly in the Great Lakes region, where stations are adjusting margins ahead of holiday travel. Despite the recent uptick, the national average remains […]

Perry Hall man sentenced for assault of vulnerable adult captured on security camera footage

BALTIMORE, MD—A Perry Hall man has been sentenced to four years of supervised probation after being found guilty of assaulting an intellectually disabled resident at a Baltimore group home. Omubo Micah, 55, was convicted of second-degree assault in December for the April 2024 incident at Creative Options, Inc., a housing facility for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities located on […]

Rosedale, Belcamp men indicted for unemployment insurance fraud scheme of more than $1 million

BALTIMORE, MD—Two Maryland men have been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $1 million in unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Daiwor Woah-Tee, 51, of Belcamp, and Dekwii Woah-Tee, 46, of Rosedale, were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, respectively. The indictment was unsealed when the defendants were arrested on December 18, 2024, and […]