BALTIMORE, MD—A few years ago, a Baltimore woman was given a license plate for her new car bearing a tag number she didn’t like. The 50-year-old requested a different one but had to settle for that license plate. Little did she know that a variation of that number would bring her a $50,000 Maryland Lottery prize. The lucky lady is […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s 12 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks that operated during August 2023 combined to generate $2,555,671 in contributions to the state. Each sportsbook contributes 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Statewide handle in August totaled $263,729,559, with mobile handle accounting for 94.9% of the total at $250,360,244. Mobile […]
UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast, the 2023 Menorah lighting has been rescheduled for Monday, December 11, 2023. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD—The dates for three annual holiday traditions at THE AVENUE at White Marsh have been set for this year. 2023 Holiday Tree Lighting THE AVENUE’s 26th annual Tree Lightning ceremony will take place on Friday, November 17, 2023. […]
UPDATE: Due to predicted inclement weather, the open house has been postponed. Original story below… ——— JOPPA, MD—The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company will hold its annual open house later this month. The event will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 24, 2023. The free open house will feature demonstrations, giveaways, kids activities, and much more. […]
LOCH RAVEN, MD—Some Baltimore County residents would like to see a former weekend tradition restored. For decades, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works closed the gates along Loch Raven Drive between Providence Road and Morgan Mill Road to traffic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. This practice stopped during COVID-19 and has yet to return. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $161,398,690 in revenue from slot machines and table games during August 2023, down $7,953,262 (-4.7%) compared to August 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in August 2023 totaled $68,125,275, a decrease of $2,753,104 (- 3.9%) compared to August 2022. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in August 2023 were $49,130,230, a decrease […]
FOREST HILL, MD—Harford County’s new train-themed playground has officially opened at Friends Park in Forest Hill. The playground is designed for children ages 5–12 and is located at the northern trailhead of the Ma & Pa Trail. The new play area features engine No. 84 with several climbing elements, a slide, and a safety surface ground cover to make landings […]
FALLSTON, MD—An annual tradition returns in a new location this weekend. The 2023 Stanstock Music Festival will take place at the Fallston Barrel House on Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10. Voted Maryland’s No. 1 music festival ten years in a row, the festival features two full days of over 35 live bands on two stages. Stanstock was the […]