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Maryland’s Board of Public Works approves $13 million for community centers, playgrounds, and land conservation in 16 counties

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved $13 million in grants for community centers, playgrounds and land conservation projects in 16 counties across the state, the Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday. The funding, which comes from several state programs, will support 12 recreation projects and the permanent protection of more than 1,000 acres of land. Approximately $6.6 […]

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AUGUST 27 POLICE BLOTTER: Assault, burglary incidents under investigation in northeast Baltimore County

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a series of first-degree assault and burglary incidents that occurred in northeast Baltimore County over a five-day period, according to a department crime blotter. The incidents, spanning from Aug. 20 to Aug. 24, resulted in at least two arrests. On Aug. 24, an unknown suspect burglarized a residence in the 9900 block of Berliner Place in […]

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Governor Moore announces completion of Maryland’s five tributary-scale oyster restoration sanctuaries

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the state has met its commitment to restore five oyster tributaries in the Chesapeake Bay with the completion of the final project in the Manokin River. The restoration projects, among the largest globally, have been highly successful in boosting oyster populations, creating habitat, and supporting economic growth. A Decade of Restoration […]

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Maryland is 2025’s 9th-hardest-working state in America, WalletHub study

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BALTIMORE, MD—With Americans working an average of over 1,800 hours per year and with Labor Day right around the corner, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2025’s Hardest-Working States in America. Maryland cracked the top ten coming at No. 9.  North Dakota topped the list with Alaska in second place. In order to determine where Americans […]

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Labor Day weekend ranked among most dangerous holidays for drivers

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SACRAMENTO, CA—Labor Day weekend, a traditional last hurrah of summer, consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous holidays for drivers, according to the National Safety Council. Data from the council shows 466 people died in traffic crashes during the 2022 Labor Day holiday period. A key factor in the danger is alcohol, with 39% of Labor Day traffic deaths […]

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Unscheduled mosquito spraying to occur in parts of Baltimore County this week

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Agriculture will conduct unscheduled mosquito control spraying in parts of Baltimore County on Wednesday, Aug. 27, in response to public health concerns about mosquito-borne diseases. Ultra-low volume (ULV) truck-based spraying is planned for the evenings in Dundalk near the intersections of Mt. Olive Road and Authority Drive, and in Middle River near the intersections of […]

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Winning $500,000 Powerball ticket sold in Middle River as jackpot keeps rolling

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BALTIMORE, MD—A Powerball Double Play ticket sold in Middle River is worth $500,000 after matching five numbers in Monday night’s drawing, the Maryland Lottery announced Tuesday. The ticket was purchased at Bernie’s Liquors, located at 1414 Martin Blvd. The lucky ticket holder will receive a half-million-dollar prize, missing out on the $10 million top prize by not matching the red […]

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