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Maryland State Police to ramp up enforcement statewide over Super Bowl weekend

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout the Super Bowl weekend. Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on aggressive, distracted and impaired driving while conducting increased saturation patrols along roadways where impaired driving related crashes often occur. Enforcement efforts […]

Governor Wes Moore Maryland State of the State 2025

Governor Wes Moore delivers Maryland’s 2025 State of the State address [VIDEO, FULL TEXT]

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week delivered his third State of the State address. Before a joint session of the Maryland General Assembly, the governor spoke about investing in industries of the future, reforming the tax code, and investing in Marylanders by meeting crisis with courage in the face of one of the most challenging and consequential legislative sessions in […]

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Maryland Department of Transportation releases $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has released its $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget for fiscal years 2025-30. The budget fully funds and revives projects that prioritize safety and reliability while driving economic growth statewide. “Maryland deserves and demands to have a safe and reliable transportation system that is accessible for all to use and helps drive our ability […]

Orioles 2025 Birdland Caravan dates, events announced

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Orioles on Monday announced the return of the club’s “Birdland Caravan,” a three-day winter tour, that will take place from Thursday, January 30, through Saturday, February 1, at multiple locations throughout the region. The celebration will include pop-up photo opportunities at surprise locations, community projects, mascot meet and greets, happy hours, and bowling. New to 2025, fans can […]

Taquitos sold at ALDI recalled over metal contamination concerns

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A brand of frozen chicken and cheese taquitos has been recalled over concerns about potential metal contamination, a federal agency announced. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bestway Sandwiches Inc. recalled around 24,870 pounds of the taquitos, which may be contaminated with pieces of metal. The recalled product was sold at ALDI grocery stores […]

Three arrested during New Year’s Eve car rally busts in Maryland

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Three people were arrested and five car rallies were prevented from happening across Maryland on New Year’s Eve thanks to a joint task force, according to the Maryland State Police. The rallies planned roadway shutdowns and disruptive car-related activities in industrial areas, public streets, and parking lots across Prince George’s County, and Baltimore. Members of the Maryland Car Rally […]

Middle River, Essex shops sell winning $100K scratch-offs as Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.15 billion

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Lottery-mania is in the air as three winning scratch-off tickets were sold in eastern Baltimore County and the Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.15 billion. $100,000 Christmas Win Shocks Baltimore Man They fully expected the holiday get-together with friends to be full of fun and laughter, a Baltimore man told Lottery officials this week. He and his wife were […]

Attorney General Brown announces charges against 4 individuals for ‘flash mob’ robberies in Baltimore County, across Maryland

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Monday announced the indictments of four individuals for their roles in a criminal organization responsible for approximately $800,000 in retail burglaries and thefts across at least six jurisdictions in Maryland. The investigation was led by the Gaithersburg and Montgomery County Police Departments. “Organized retail crimes are not victimless. Stealing hundreds of thousands of […]

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