Snow Winter

Maryland Department of Health urges residents to take precautions to avoid cold-related illnesses during winter months

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BALTIMORE, MD—With winter weather settling in, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is urging residents to take precautions against cold-related illnesses. The department emphasizes the importance of limiting exposure to the cold and dressing in layers when venturing outdoors. Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services, urges Marylanders to limit cold exposure. “If you must go outside, wear […]

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Maryland Lottery Pick 5

Essex woman wins $50,000 after buying Pick 5 ticket in Middle River

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ESSEX, MD—A Baltimore County woman’s last-minute decision to buy a Pick 5 lottery ticket at a 7-Eleven turned out to be a life-changing one. An Essex resident won $50,000 in the December 1 evening Pick 5 drawing. The winner, a stay-at-home wife from Essex, and her husband usually buy lottery tickets at their regular Royal Farms store. However, they stopped […]

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Celebree School of Carney

Celebree School earns coveted IFA Emerging Franchisor Award

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BALTIMORE, MD—Celebree School, a leading early childhood education provider, has been awarded the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) first-ever Emerging Franchisor Award. The award recognizes the brand’s rapid and responsible growth since its inception in 1994. The award was presented at the IFA’s annual Emerging Franchisor Conference in Austin, Texas, to Celebree School Founder & CEO Richard Huffman, his wife Dawn, […]

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Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Chesapeake Bay restoration bill passes house

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BALTIMORE, MD—The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved bipartisan legislation yesterday that would reauthorize several key Chesapeake Bay restoration programs. The bill, known as the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act, passed with a vote of 366-21. The legislation would extend the ACE Act of 2020 for another five years, through fiscal year 2030. The bill designates $92 million annually for […]

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Luca Tucciarella FishMaryland Master Angler DNR

Harford County teen earns FishMaryland Master Angler milestone

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BALTIMORE, MD—A 15-year-old angler from Forest Hill has become the 16th — and third youngest — person to earn a Master Angler Milestone Award from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. Luca Tucciarella achieved the milestone Nov. 17 when he caught a 38.25-inch northern pike in Loch Raven Reservoir, the department announced on Wednesday. The FishMaryland program recognizes […]

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Penn Line Odenton MARC Station in Anne Arundel County

Odenton MARC station to get $270 million makeover

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a development team to transform a 13-acre parking lot at the Odenton MARC Station into a vibrant mixed-use community. The project, the first phase in a broader effort to revitalize the MARC Penn Line, could yield over 900 housing units and generate more than $270 million in gross tax revenue for […]

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School Education Classroom

Maryland School Report Card: State sees increase in high-performing schools

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released the 2024 Maryland School Report Card on Tuesday, revealing an increase in schools receiving high ratings. The report, which analyzes school performance for the 2023-24 academic year under the Maryland Accountability System, shows that 41% of schools earned either four or five stars, compared to 38% in the previous year. According […]

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Money Cash

Essex resident buys lottery ticket in Middle River, wins $50,000 top prize

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ESSEX, MD—An Essex resident’s affinity for the Joker’s Wild instant ticket game culminated in a big win. The Baltimore County woman won the game’s top prize of $50,000. The winner told Maryland Lottery officials that she has been a fan of the Joker’s Wild game and has consistently won $50 prizes. She always had a feeling that she would eventually […]

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