Sportsbook opens at Greene Turtle in Canton

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission has today issued a sports wagering facility license to Canton Gaming, LLC, and its operator partner Parx Interactive Maryland, Inc. The betParx sportsbook is operating at the Greene Turtle restaurant in the Canton section of Baltimore (3803 Boston Street). On Aug. 28 and Aug. 30, Canton Gaming and Parx successfully completed controlled […]

State Highway Administration set to begin paving projects on several Baltimore County highways

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin work next week to improve pavement and ride quality on sections of I-83 (Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway) and US 40 (Pulaski Highway) in Baltimore County. Similar work is underway on I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) and MD 940 (Owings Mills Boulevard). All the pavement improvement projects should be complete by mid-summer, weather permitting. […]

Child, father located following Amber Alert, search ends in Carroll County

WESTMINSTER, MD—Maryland State Police have located a missing 12-year-old boy and his father after an extensive coordinated search ended in Carroll County on Tuesday morning. Christopher Geiger, 35, of Hampstead, was taken into police custody without incident and the 12-year-old child was recovered unharmed at just before 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday.  Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation and […]

Amber Alert issued for missing Hampstead boy

UPDATE: Maxx and Christopher Geiger have both been found safe. Original story below… —— HAMPSTEAD, MD—On behalf of the Maryland State Police, an Amber Alert has been activated for a missing 12-year-old boy. Maxx Geiger is a white male who is approximately 5’3″ tall and weighs 120 pounds.  He is believed to have been abducted by 35-year-old Christopher Geiger (pictured). […]

First Powerball drawing of 2022 produces $2 million winner in Baltimore City

BALTIMORE, MD—The new year kicked off with a few very happy Maryland Powerball players, including a winner who purchased a ticket in Baltimore City worth $2,000,008. There was no jackpot winner in the New Year’s Day drawing, and the Powerball jackpot for the January 3 drawing has rolled to an estimated $540 million annuity option ($384.3 million estimated cash option). […]