Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area on Monday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024. Forecasters say scattered severe thunderstorms are likely on Monday afternoon and evening, mostly to the south of the Baltimore area. Any storms that do develop will bring large hail and damaging […]

Baltimore to sue owner of vessel that crashed into Key Bridge, FBI agents board cargo ship

BALTIMORE, MD—The city of Baltimore has announced that it will launch legal action against the owner of the M/V Dali, the boat that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused its collapse, in an effort to protect residents from the economic fallout of the disaster. The city said it would sue the shipping company, the owner, the charterer, […]

Maryland Lottery celebrates local winners with $100,000 and $50,000 Powerball prizes

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery is showing some love for local winners after two $100,000-winning Powerball tickets were sold in Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village and a $50,000-winning ticket were sold in Baltimore. The Powerball jackpot was hit in Oregon last Saturday, but the lottery is still sending home big winners in Maryland. The two $100,000-winning tickets were sold at the Giant […]

Spring Fling Mega Pet Adopt-a-Thon to be held in Baltimore this month

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore-area residents looking to add a new furry friend to their families may want to head to Pimlico later this month. On Saturday, April 20, Baltimore County Animal Services will join BARCS, the Maryland SPCA, and the Baltimore Humane Society for an extra special “mega” adoption event at Pimlico Race Course. The Spring Fling Mega Adopt-a-Thon will be held […]

Kia partnering with local dealerships to provide software upgrades in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD—Kia America is partnering with local dealerships in the Baltimore area to provide free vehicle software upgrades to Kia owners this weekend. During the three-day event, Kia technicians will install software updates at Pimlico Race Course, 5201 Park Heights Avenue (21215). Once the software upgrade is completed, technicians will apply a window decal to discourage future criminal activity. Steering […]

Gas prices rise as oil reaches multi-month highs

BALTIMORE, MD—After a week in which the national average held unchanged, gas prices have resumed their climb, rising 6.5 cents compared to a week ago at $3.57 per gallon this week, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 17.1 cents from […]