ANNAPOLIS, MD—Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, marking his return to power after a four-year hiatus. In his inaugural address, Trump pledged to “completely and totally reverse” the actions of his predecessor, Joe Biden, whom he accused of leading the country into decline. Trump, who overcame impeachments and criminal indictments […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is expanding its efforts to collect and dispose of dead wild birds found across the state due to concerns over the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu. The move comes after the virus was detected in seven dead snow geese found in Worcester County and Dorchester […]
BEL AIR, MD—A Harford County couple is celebrating a life-changing $1 million win in the December 10 Mega Millions drawing. The couple, who wished to remain anonymous, are lifelong Baltimore Ravens fans and avid lottery players. The husband bought four Mega Millions tickets — two for himself and two for his wife — at a Wawa store in Bel Air. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Regional Auto Theft Task Force (RATT) was honored for its work in keeping communities safe at the third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Friday. The event, themed “Praying for Peace in the Community, Remembering the Dream,” was hosted by Operation P.U.L.S.E. (People United to Live in a Safe Environment) in partnership with Johns Hopkins Public Safety […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County couple is considering buying a new house after winning $2 million on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket. The wife, the primary lottery player in the family, bought the winning $30 MONOPOLY X200 ticket at the Royal Farms store located at 9740 Reisterstown Road in Owings Mills. The couple contemplates purchasing a new house with their winnings. They […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Maryland State Police, and Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) have received a $13.2 million grant to improve the state’s crash reporting system. The five-year grant, from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) State Electronic Data Collection (SEDC) program, will standardize interagency crash data and streamline its exchange across local, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning consumers to be wary of fraudulent charities and scams when donating to wildfire relief efforts in California. Many people are eager to help those affected by the wildfires, but scammers often take advantage of disasters to set up fake charities. Before donating, check an organization’s registration with the Maryland Secretary of […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has released the Moore-Miller administration’s $67.3 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2026. The plan focuses on four key areas: growing the economy, strengthening Maryland’s workforce, modernizing government, and fixing the state’s tax system. The proposal accomplishes these goals without raising sales or property taxes, while increasing taxes and fees elsewhere. “We are guided by […]