BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has pleaded guilty to the unlawful possession of a machine gun, which was found when he was pulled over by police last year, federal authorities announced. Garrick Powell, 32, was found in possession of a loaded Poly80 9mm handgun with an extended magazine, as well as a second extended magazine and 63 rounds of 9mm ammunition, […]
PARKVILLE, MD—A Baltimore man’s itchy hand proved to be lucky for him, leading him to a $40,000 Keno win. The lucky barber purchased his ticket at a Giant Food store at 1955 East Joppa Road in Perring Plaza. According to the Maryland Lottery, the man was grocery shopping when he felt an itch on his hand. He decided to try […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore woman’s sick day turned into a life-changing win after she scratched off a $5 million prize on a $5,000,000 Cash scratch-off ticket. The lucky winner, who chose the anonymous nickname “Sleepless Flower Girl,” is a federal government employee who couldn’t believe her luck after taking a day off work for a sinus infection. “Sleepless Flower Girl” explained […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced this week that he has joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the Trump administration. The lawsuit aims to restore access to crucial Department of Education (ED) programs that provide funding to mitigate the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Delaware man who calls himself “Orioles Fan” is celebrating a big win after hitting a $136,810 progressive jackpot on the Maryland Lottery’s FAST PLAY Home Run Riches Bases Loaded game. The lucky winner, a retired nurse and former Harford County resident, purchased two $5 tickets at Harvest Fare in Fallston. He told Maryland Lottery officials that he usually […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As Maryland’s black bears emerge from their winter dens, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding residents and visitors to secure potential food sources. After months of fasting, bears seek out easy food. Homeowners who leave human food sources out in the open may unintentionally attract bears to residential areas. “Once a black bear finds an easy […]
TOWSON, MD—A fifth-grader from Riderwood Elementary School has won the Maryland Regional Spelling Bee and will now compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Amelia “Bindi” Ray won first place at the regional competition, which was held virtually, with a near-perfect score of 34 out of 35 points. One of two Riderwood competitors, Ray participated in the Maryland Sports Commission’s […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in partnership with other organizations, has launched the Maryland Native Plants Program to encourage the use of native plants in the state. The program aims to educate consumers about the benefits of native plants and make it easier to find and purchase them. The program certifies nurseries through a voluntary application process, making it […]