ESSEX, MD—A Baltimore County woman is sharing her surprise after winning a $50,000 scratch-off card as a gift from her daughter. The Essex mom initially believed the $50,000 Gold Rush 7s Tripler instant ticket was a prank, but her daughter was quick to point out a match for the winning number 01. “I said to her, ‘Are you sure it […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Ten weeks after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, the final steel truss blocking the Fort McHenry Federal Channel has been removed. A salvage operation team was able to successfully remove the truss, which was blocking the channel, using concrete breakers, underwater surveys, and oxyacetylene torches. The operation also saw the removal of tons of concrete roadway, cable, and […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A historical park, a playground, and trails at Emmitsburg’s Rainbow Lake are among the projects across the state that will receive millions in grants to help preserve Maryland’s natural resources and provide recreational opportunities for residents. The $4.5 million in grants approved Wednesday by the Maryland Board of Public Works will help local governments in Washington, Carroll, and Queen […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Two men have been convicted in federal court in Maryland of abducting, torturing, and carjacking three people, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Maryland announced this week. Dennis Hairston, 34, of Windsor Mill, and Donte Stanley, 33, of Rosedale, were each convicted on charges connected to the kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery of two check cashing business employees in May 2021. […]
UPDATE: County Executive Johnny Olszewski has vetoed the measure. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council this week passed a new measure that will require developers to receive approval from a special school capacity committee before they can obtain a building permit for new homes in areas where nearby schools are oversubscribed. The Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance passed 4-2 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A man is dead after being exposed to extreme heat in Maryland. The 59-year-old man from Prince George’s County is the first person reported to have died from heat-related injuries this year, according to the Maryland Department of Health. “We are very saddened to report our first heat-related death of the 2024 season,” said Deputy Secretary for Public Health […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has signed a lease agreement with Loyola University that will allow the school system to utilize the university’s Graduate Center for professional development and training. The three-year agreement goes into effect in July and will provide a dedicated space for professional learning activities for all BCPS employees. The 65,000-square-foot facility will include individual skill development […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources released new data this week that shows a record high of oysters harvested by commercial shellfish operations in the state. The DNR reports that 466 commercial shellfish operations leased 7,478 acres of state waters in 2023. The total harvest for 2023 was 94,286 bushels, which is an increase from 94,257 bushels in 2022. […]