BALTIMORE, MD—While the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot was won last night on a ticket sold in California, the July 19 drawing produced two Maryland tickets worth $1 million each. In addition, one ticket sold in Maryland was a third-tier winner with the Power Play option, delivering a $100,000 prize, and there were two other third-tier tickets in Maryland worth $50,000 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—United Way of Central Maryland has nearly doubled the number of grants awarded and the total amount of money given to area nonprofits this year through its annual Neighborhood Grant program. This year’s Neighborhood Grant program has awarded more than $753,000 to 80 local organizations. The Neighborhood Grant program provides between $2,500 and $10,000 in funding for projects that […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Monday announced the successful prosecution of a criminal organization involved in the distribution of large amounts of fentanyl, which led to multiple overdoses throughout Maryland and surrounding areas. All six defendants charged in connection with the organization have pleaded guilty, following a long-term investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Out of an abundance of caution, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, in conjunction with county and state partners across the Baltimore area, on Thursday evening issued a ‘Voluntary Water Restriction,’ urging residents and businesses throughout the regional service area to voluntarily reduce excessive water usage. This system-wide water conservation request is effective immediately for Baltimore City, Baltimore […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced today the nine recipients of the Maryland Works grant. MSDE awarded $12.2 million to six local education agencies (LEA) and three intermediaries. The awardees will use the funds to invest in foundational systems and processes needed to structure and sustain high-quality college and career pathways that are responsive to market demand. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Regional Transportation Board named Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski as FY24 Chair in a June 27 vote. Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will serve as Vice Chair, a position Olszewski held in FY23. “Expanding access to accessible, equitable, reliable, and resilient transportation is essential in building a stronger, more connected Baltimore region,” says Olszewski. “It is an […]
TOWSON, MD—Oluwatomisin Adeniye, who just completed Grade 8 at Loch Raven Technical Academy, earned second place in Maryland’s 2nd annual National Civics Bee. Adeniye earned a $750 cash prize for her essay highlighting growing concerns about violence in schools. The Civics Bee, held at Coppin State University on June 17, was hosted by the Maryland Chamber Foundation and sponsored by […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, District of Maryland, and task force partners conducted a large-scale, multi-agency law enforcement operation focused on apprehending violent fugitives and wanted gang members throughout the month of May, arresting dozens of violent offenders throughout Maryland. Operation Washout – Maryland resulted in a total of 95 fugitive arrests, including 17 […]