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 […]
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 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As Maryland residents prepare for the changing seasons, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding the public about the increased activity of black bears in the fall. During this time, bears are preparing for winter hibernation by foraging for food. This often leads to bears traveling across roads more frequently and potentially becoming more attracted to human-provided […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will join communities across the state in celebrating National Faith & Blue Weekend later this month. The initiative is a collaboration between law enforcement and faith-based organizations that aims to strengthen communities. National Faith & Blue Weekend takes place October 11-14, 2024. The weekend’s events will include a trunk-or-treat event for Harford County residents hosted by […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is warning drivers to pay attention to their surroundings and watch out for deer during their mating season. The mating season for white-tailed deer begins in mid-October and lasts throughout November and early December, according to the department. During this time, deer often travel across roads at unpredictable times of day in search […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police Financial Crimes Unit is warning the public about an internet scam targeting Gmail accounts. This scam has been seen in August and September, and police say it can be very dangerous for victims. The scammer sends an email to a potential victim’s Gmail account with a picture of their home from Google Maps. The scammer […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education has named seven finalists in the running to become the state’s next Teacher of the Year. The winner of the statewide award will be announced on October 4th. The finalists were selected from a group of 24 local teachers of the year from across the state. They were evaluated based on criteria that […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $173,924,516 in revenue from slot machines and table games during August 2024, an increase of $12,525,826 (7.8%) compared to August 2023. It was the ninth-best single-month total in the history of Maryland’s casino program, which launched in September 2010. Casino gaming contributions to the state during August 2024 totaled $73,658,443, an increase of […]