BOWIE, MD—Electric vehicle charging company Blink Charging plans to relocate its headquarters to Maryland, Governor Wes Moore announced this week. The company will also build a new production facility in Bowie. The new development will include 15,000 square feet of office space at 17301 Melford Boulevard in Prince George’s County and a 30,000 square foot manufacturing plant at 5081 Howerton […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Approximately 35,430 pounds of Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage has been recalled due to the discovery of pieces of rubber, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said in a press release on Friday. The recall affects 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages with a best-by date of “05/17/24” or “05/18/24,” printed on the side of the packaging. The […]
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended a voluntary recall of several ground cinnamon products sold at six different retailers across the U.S. over concerns they may contain elevated levels of lead. The agency has sent a letter to all cinnamon manufacturers, processors, distributors and facility operators in the U.S., reminding them of the requirement to implement controls […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $159,226,677 in revenue from slot machines and table games during February 2024, an increase of $2,170,752 (1.4%) compared to February 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state in February 2024 totaled $67,794,993, an increase of $871,716 (1.3%) compared to February 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in February 2024 were $48,902,707, an […]
The following is an editorial piece from Delegate Kathy Szeliga and Delegate Matt Morgan. Due to the massive influx of illegal immigrants caused by President Biden’s open border policies, communities around the country have become increasingly unsafe. Just recently, a Venezuelan migrant who crossed the southern border illegally killed 22-year-old Georgia college student Laken Riley while she was out for […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Amid rising vehicle thefts in the state, Maryland State Police and the Vehicle Theft Prevention Council are offering free steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia owners this weekend. The free locks are available to Maryland residents who own a vehicle that uses a physical key to start. To receive a lock, residents must bring their license and registration […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education and the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) will jointly hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, to review the progress of the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. The joint session will begin at 9 a.m. and will conclude at 12:30 p.m., after which the State Board will continue its […]
LAUREL, MD—A Prince George’s County man is celebrating after ending up with a $1 million prize, thanks to a phone call and a $20 scratch-off ticket. “I was in traffic heading for a work appointment when I remembered that there was a phone call I’d forgotten to make,” the sales account manager said as he visited Maryland Lottery headquarters on […]