BALTIMORE, MD—The creator economy is exploding across America, but a harsh reality is emerging for those hoping to make TikTok a full-time career: your state’s cost of living could make or break your creator dreams. The team at content collaboration platform Planable analyzed TikTok income potential across all 50 states, comparing platform earnings to local average wages using U.S. Bureau […]
OCEAN CITY, MD—A North Carolina angler has shattered Maryland’s 30-year-old state record for false albacore, landing a 23.5-pound fish off the coast of Ocean City last week. Timothy K. Shaarda, 47, of Clayton, N.C., officially claimed the new state record in the Atlantic Division, surpassing the previous mark by a full pound. Shaarda’s record-breaking catch occurred on July 12 while […]
PARKVILLE, MD—The Ridgeleigh Community Association held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly-renovated community playground on Thursday morning. Among those in attendance were the RCA Board, Baltimore County Councilman Mike Ertel, and representative from the Baltimore County Police Department. Ridgeleigh is a neighborhood of over 1,100 town homes located in Parkville between Loch Raven Boulevard, Putty Hill Avenue, […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—National Ice Cream Day is fast-approaching and White Marsh Mall wants to help local residents celebrate. In the U.S., National Ice Cream Month is celebrated each year in July, and National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in July. On Sunday, July 20, the first 100 Dairy Queen customers at White Marsh Mall will receive […]
ESSEX, MD—A Baltimore County woman’s decision to alter her usual lottery routine paid off with a $50,000 top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s Bonus Match 5 drawing. The win, which occurred on July 3, was claimed by the winner, who chose to be identified as “Lucky Lynne,” on July 14 at Lottery headquarters. Typically, the Essex resident purchases three combinations […]
ROSEDALE, MD—A retired Dundalk resident has won $40,000 playing Maryland Lottery Keno, marking his second significant win on the game in just over a year. The loyal player claimed his prize Wednesday at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. The man, whose name was not released by the lottery, previously won $50,036 on Keno in July 2024 and has also secured […]
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.–A Parkville resident is driving a brand-new 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten Crew Cab after winning the 2024 Stellantis National Sweepstakes. Hassan Smiley was announced Tuesday as the grand prize winner, receiving a $100,000 voucher redeemable toward any eligible vehicle from the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Truck, or FIAT brands. Smiley, chosen at random from entries collected throughout 2024, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—For millions of drivers, a gas station break isn’t just about refueling the tank – it’s about refueling the body, too. Whether it’s a cross-country haul or a rushed commute, roadside food has become a beloved (and occasionally questionable) part of the American journey. When you’re 20 miles from the next town, options are limited and time is tight, […]