TIMONIUM, MD—The Maryland State Police honored more than 140 individuals at an awards ceremony in Timonium on Wednesday for their outstanding acts of courage, dedication to duty, lifesaving efforts, and humanitarianism. The honorees included Maryland State Troopers, civilian employees from the Agency, allied law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel. “These individuals are often the first to take action in critical […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced this week that it has awarded over $26,000 in grants to support tree plantings in 12 communities across the state. The funding, which is part of the Urban Tree Program, will result in the planting of 757 new trees. The Urban Tree Program focuses on increasing vegetation in areas impacted by transportation […]
OWINGS MILLS, MD—Maryland Public Television will premiere its one-of-a-kind, “shot from the air” documentary, Maryland by Air, on Thursday, May 1, at 8 p.m. on MPT-HD and online at https://www.mpt.org/livestream. A preview is available to view online below. Captured from a helicopter, drones, and the cockpit of a 1940s-era biplane, this breathtaking film’s aerial footage highlights the natural wonders of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $172,105,632 in revenue from slot machines and table games during March 2025. The total was down $6,032,191 (-3.4%) from March 2024 when the casinos registered their fifth-best monthly gaming revenue performance ($178,137,823). Casino gaming contributions to the state during March 2025 totaled $74,555,922, a decrease of $1,917,913 (-2.5%) compared to March 2024. The […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police arrested two men in March in connection with two separate alleged armed road rage incidents in Baltimore County and Cecil County. The men, Cedric James, 33, of North East, Cecil County, and Skyler Robinson, 23, of Owings Mills, Baltimore County, were both charged with first- and second-degree assault, using a firearm during the commission of a […]
UPDATE 2: While HB 1222 did pass, the Senate removed the language that would have forced the termination of all 287(g) Programs in Maryland. UPDATE: The substance of this measure has now been shifted over to Senate Bill 828 (SB0828). Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee heard testimony on Thursday on a bill that would prohibit […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Deciding where to spend your retirement years is one of life’s most significant choices. With factors ranging from housing costs and healthcare access to safety and tax considerations, many seniors struggle to determine which location will best serve their needs. To help simplify this important decision, retirement experts at Gold IRA Custodians have analyzed data across all 50 states […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A recent study as identified Baltimore County as the most dangerous county in Maryland in terms of injury-related fatalities. The analysis, performed by MyBioSource, examined data from 2020 to 2024, and found that Baltimore County experienced a dramatic increase of 56 deaths per 100,000 people, the highest rise of any county in the state. The study measured fatal injuries […]