Light Rail to temporarily suspend all service for emergency inspection, repairs effective Friday

BALTIMORE, MD—Effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, December 8, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration will temporarily suspend Light Rail service at all stops in order to perform emergency inspections of every vehicle in the fleet. During a recent inspection, the Maryland Transit Administration discovered the potential for a punctured conduit on its Light Rail vehicles. Out of an […]

BCPS celebrates 2023 fall athletics state champions, runners-up

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are celebrating their high school athletic teams and student-athletes recognized at the state level during the 2023 fall season. “Please join me in celebrating this outstanding group of Baltimore County student athletes,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough). “I would also like to take a moment to thank their coaches, athletic trainers, physical […]

Sports wagering sets new benchmark, contributes $5.8 million to State of Maryland during October

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market had the best month in its history in October 2023, with the 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks combining to generate $5,812,245 in contributions to the state. Each sportsbook pays 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Statewide handle in October totaled $483,147,391, with mobile […]

Baltimore County officials unveil comprehensive Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation on Monday released its first-ever countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (PDF). The document offers a strategic roadmap for the development of active transportation infrastructure, and was created to reflect the evolving needs of Baltimore County communities. It updates and builds upon the Eastern Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Plan (2006) […]

Baltimore County officials celebrate groundbreaking for Hazelwood Skatepark in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials on Thursday joined state and local elected officials and skateboard enthusiasts to break ground for Hazelwood Skate Park in the Rosedale community. This will be the Baltimore County’s second public skate bowl facility in nearly fifty years. “Recreational activities and community spaces that keep residents of all […]

Anglers set two new Maryland state fishing records

OCEAN CITY, MD—Two new records for new species have been established in the Atlantic Division of the Maryland state fishing records program. Angler Chris Stafford of Cherry Hill, N.J. caught a pompano dolphinfish (Coryphaena equiselis) weighing 2.0 pounds on September 20, and Ellicott City resident Stephen Humphrey caught a great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) weighing 13.0 pounds on October 6. Both […]

Ravens’ guard Marshal Yanda to appear at Weis Markets in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Baltimore Ravens player will be making an appearance in Nottingham later this month. Ravens’ guard Marshal Yanda will appear at a meet & greet at Weis Markets, located at 7927 Belair Road (21236), from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The event is present by Great 8s Memorabilia and tickets are required. Tickets cost […]