Gas prices hit lowest levels since May 2021

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has fallen for the fourth consecutive week, reaching its lowest point since May 2021, according to GasBuddy. The average price per gallon dropped 2.2 cents to $3.03, which is 16.7 cents lower than last month and 32.3 cents lower than a year ago. This decline is attributed to seasonal demand weakening as temperatures […]

Cybercrime conference held in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland and the University of Maryland co-hosted a cybersecurity conference on Thursday to address the growing threat of cybercrime. The conference brought together cybersecurity experts from government and the private sector to equip business and public sector leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to combat the rising tide of data […]

Mega Millions produces new Maryland millionaire

BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland truck driver is $1 million richer after uncovering a second-tier Mega Millions prize on a ticket he almost threw away. An Anne Arundel County man told Maryland Lottery officials this week that he buys tickets weekly. Each time, he selects a different set of games, including Mega Millions. He usually checks his tickets carefully, but was interrupted […]

Maryland 2024 Volunteer Fire Assistance grants help local firefighters enhance wildfire protection

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service has awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance grants to 55 volunteer fire departments across 18 counties in the state to help enhance wildland fire protection in rural communities, according to a press release. The grants were given to 55 volunteer fire departments out of 64 that applied for funding from the Maryland Forest […]

Governor Wes Moore issues statement on outcome of 2024 Presidential Election

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following the 2024 Presidential Election, Governor Wes Moore released a statement acknowledging Donald Trump’s victory and emphasizing the importance of the peaceful transfer of power. Moore highlighted the historical significance of Maryland’s State House, where George Washington resigned his military commission in 1783, marking the first peaceful transfer of power in the nation’s history. The peaceful transfer of power, […]

Credit rating agencies positive about issuance of MDOT revenue bonds to support BWI Marshall Airport project

BALTIMORE, MD—Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service have upgraded their ratings on Maryland Department of Transportation revenue bonds for a major project at Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport. The upgrades come just ahead of a planned bond sale intended to fund the completion of the Concourse A/B Connector and Baggage Handling System project. Fitch Ratings upgraded the bonds from […]