Maryland casinos generate $158.1 million in gaming revenue during November

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $158,122,302 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2024, an increase of $403,808 (0.3%) compared to November 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during November 2024 totaled $68,879,589, an increase of $2,729,307 (4.2%) compared to November 2023. The November 2024 contributions included $49,682,786 to the Education Trust Fund, an […]

Fire Marshal issues safety tips after carbon monoxide claims life in Maryland home

BALTIMORE, MD—A 34-year-old man died, and a woman and child were critically injured in North East, Cecil County, on Wednesday night from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Family members found the man unresponsive in the living room of the home at 805 South Main Street around 6:30 p.m. and called 9-1-1. A 43-year-old […]

Cecil County man named 15th FishMaryland Master Angler

BALTIMORE, MD—Nick Perez of Perryville, Maryland, has achieved the prestigious Master Angler Milestone Award from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. He is the 15th angler to reach this milestone since the program began in 2019. Perez’s daughter, Lucy Moore, was the 10th Master Angler, making her the first youth and first female to receive the award. Perez’s […]

Maryland invests $20 million in historic revitalization

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced the awarding of $20 million in historic revitalization tax credits through the Maryland Historical Trust. The funding will support 10 projects totaling more than $236 million in estimated costs, including affordable housing, makerspaces, and community facilities. Moore emphasized the importance of preserving Maryland’s history. Moore declared, “Our history is our power.” “And in Maryland, […]

Maryland 2024 Volunteer Fire Assistance grants help local firefighters enhance wildfire protection

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service has awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire departments across 18 counties in the state to help enhance wildland fire protection in rural communities, according to a press release. The grants were given to 55 volunteer fire departments out of 64 that applied for funding from the Maryland Forest […]

Maryland casinos generate $160.5 million in gaming revenue during October

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $160,524,322 in revenue from slot machines and table games during October 2024, an increase of $712,557 (0.4%) compared to October 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during October 2024 totaled $68,562,306, an increase of $1,307,235 (1.9 %) compared to October 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund during October 2024 were $49,460,899, […]

U.S. Army research biologist from Maryland sentenced To 51 months in prison for engaging in APG bribery scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—A U.S. Army biologist from Maryland will be spending time behind bars for participating in a bribery scheme. Jason Edmonds, 45 of North East, was sentenced this week to 51 months in federal prison and 3 years of supervised release for conspiring to commit bribery at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. In addition, the Court ordered Edmonds to forfeit $111,794.83, […]

Fall Foliage peaks on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

BALTIMORE, MD—Harriet Tubman State Park’s Eastern Shore foliage has hit its peak for the season, with vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. According to the Department of Natural Resources, Western Maryland is nearing the end of its fall foliage season, but there are still some pockets of color to be found. “While we are past peak, the woods remain wonderful,” said […]