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Sports wagering contributes $9 million to state of Maryland during August

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $9,039,368 in contributions to the state during August 2025. Sports bettors in Maryland wagered $434,220,458 during the month and won back $381,761,359 in prizes. Sportsbook operators held 12.1% of the handle. Retail sports wagering operators contribute 15% of their taxable proceeds to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Mobile […]

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Board of Public Works approves $4.7 million for park improvements, land conservation in seven Maryland counties

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved nearly $4.7 million in grants to support park improvements and land conservation efforts across seven counties, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday. The funding, allocated through the state’s Program Open Space and Rural Legacy programs, will be used for a variety of projects, including new playgrounds, sports fields, and […]

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Maryland ranks fourth in nation for youth mental health care, report

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BALTIMORE, MD—A new national report from the teletherapy staffing agency VocoVision ranks Maryland as the fourth-best state in the country for youth mental health support for the 2025-26 school year. While the report indicates that less than half of U.S. children in crisis receive the care they need, Maryland stands out for its proactive approach, outpacing national averages in several […]

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STUDY: BWI Airport logs more than 2,000 wildlife strikes, among top ten most incident-prone airports

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BALTIMORE, MD—A new study from a Utah-based personal injury law firm, Good Guys Injury Law, ranks Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) as the ninth most “incident-prone” airport in the nation. The study, which analyzed flight safety data from major U.S. airports, gave BWI a “Flight Safety Risk Rating” of 62 out of 100, which is below the average […]

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Gas prices tick higher nationwide

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BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price for a gallon of gasoline has seen a slight increase over the past week, rising to $3.16 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. The average price is up 0.3 cents from last week and 3.1 cents from a month ago, but remains 6.1 cents lower than a year ago. The average price of diesel also […]

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Maryland Artificial Intelligence Resume Engagement Study

Maryland has fourth-strongest interest in AI-assisted resumes in U.S.

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland job seekers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to give their resumes a competitive edge, with a new study ranking the state fourth nationwide for interest in AI-assisted job applications. The research, conducted by business productivity platform TEMPLATE.NET, analyzed monthly Google search data for 20 terms related to AI resumes and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). The study compared […]

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Maryland Department of Transportation releases Statewide Transportation Trails Strategic Plan

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HANOVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released a new Statewide Transportation Trails Strategic Plan, a blueprint for expanding and improving the state’s trail network. The plan aims to create a safe, accessible, and connected system of trails for pedestrians and bicyclists, linking communities to jobs, schools, parks, and transit. The plan, released on Thursday, builds upon previous MDOT […]

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Baltimore County updates voluntary security camera registry

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council has approved updates to the county’s voluntary security camera registration program (PDF), which aims to help police more quickly locate potential video evidence of crimes. The revised program, approved by officials on Tuesday, makes it easier for residents and businesses to register their security cameras with the Baltimore County Police Department. The initiative was championed […]

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