UPPER MARLBORO, MD—Three people died early Saturday morning in a three-vehicle crash in Upper Marlboro, Maryland State Police say. Among them was a rookie for the Minnesota Vikings. The three victims have been identified as 24-year-old NFL Khyree Jackson, of Waldorf; former Maryland and Charlotte player Isaiah Hazel, 23, of Upper Marlboro; ex-Penn State player Anthony “AJ” Lytton, Jr., 24, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Commerce has announced that 11 companies will share $9 million in grants to help them expand and grow. The money comes from the Build Our Future Grant Pilot program, which is part of the Governor’s Innovation Economy Infrastructure Act of 2023. The grants range from $1 million to $2 million and will be used to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A lucky Adelphi woman is celebrating a surprise $1 million win in Mega Millions. The Maryland Lottery said Tuesday that a Prince George’s County resident won two prizes during the June 6 Mega Millions drawing…one was for $3, and the other was for $1 million. The woman, who is using an alias because of her passion for table tennis, […]
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—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $173,152,961 in revenue from slot machines and table games during May 2024, the ninth-best single-month total in the history of the state’s casino program and an increase of $3,751,595 (2.2%) compared to May 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during May 2024 totaled $74,449,247, an increase of $3,617,661 (5.1%) compared to May […]
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 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—It didn’t take long for a southern Anne Arundel County woman to realize she was a new multimillionaire. The lucky lady was scratching off a Mega Money instant ticket and immediately realized all 40 of the numbers in the game’s play area carried a $50,000 prize. “It was a lot of $50,000 prizes and I just knew that I […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As part of an effort to increase public awareness of the importance of pollinators and their habitat, the Maryland State Highway Administration is expanding its commitment to provide habitat for these beneficial insects and birds. SHA has installed several new pollinator sites in a number of locations across the state that attract pollinators and serve as educational tools for […]