WHITE MARSH, MD—Activate Games, a new gaming facility, will soon be opening its doors at The Avenue at White Marsh. The facility allows customers to experience a “live-action gaming adventure.” In addition to jumping, climbing, and problem-solving, there are interactive games that react in real-time. The technology is designed to provide an adrenaline-filled experience for customers. Each room has a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A former Baltimore City employee has admitted to taking bribes and defrauding the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Joseph Gillespie, 35, of Baltimore, was found to have stolen more than $250,000 in bribes and received more than $138,000 in fraudulent PPP loans. Gillespie pleaded guilty on Friday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bribery. He worked for the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that London J. Anthony, from Pasadena, has caught a new state record blueline tilefish. The 20.6-pound, 37.25-inch fish was caught on August 24, while fishing in Poorman’s Canyon off Ocean City. Anthony was using a cut ballyhoo chunk bait while deep-dropping. According to the DNR, Anthony had a long morning […]
TOWSON, MD—A suspect has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection to a fatal fire that broke out in an apartment building in east Towson earlier this week. On Thursday, August 29, 2024, homicide detectives arrested 43-year-old Dana Hunt. Hunt has also been charged with arson in connection with the August 26 fire in the 8400-block of Greenway […]
OVERLEA, MD—A 15-year-old student from Overlea High School was arrested after allegedly bringing a loaded gun to school, Baltimore County officials say. The school received a tip about a student with a gun on Wednesday, August 28th. School resource officers found the 15-year-old and a loaded gun was recovered after the search. The student was taken to a local police […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has issued a statement in the wake of a newly-surfaced report that indicating that he falsely claimed to have received a Bronze Star for his service in Afghanistan. Moore had previously claimed he did receive the medal, but according to a new report from The New York Times, he never actually received it. The report cites […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced grants totaling $10.6 million that will be used by local governments and land trusts to improve parks, create new green spaces, and enhance existing protected areas. The grants were approved by the Board of Public Works on August 28, 2024, and will fund a variety of projects across the state, including […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland has announced a $20 million investment in education by funding a partnership between Arnold Ventures and the Maryland State Department of Education to scale and expand successful programs that provide students with support in math. The initiative, Maryland Partnership for Proven Programs, will use matching funds from both parties to support selected programs that are […]