PARKVILLE, MD—An annual tribute to the lives lost in the 9/11 terrorists attacks will return to Parkville for its 14th year. Community volunteers will place 2,977 American flags along Putty Hill Avenue, from Old Harford Road to Harford Road, in honor of those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks. This year, the Path of Honor will […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce has closed its doors. The chamber announced on August 8 that it would “cease operations indefinitely.” Membership had reportedly dropped from over 400 members in the 2010s to under 200 members as of 2025. President & CEO Brent Howard said that the in-person, event-heavy model just wasn’t working in a post-COVID world. Current […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak tonight, Aug. 12, into the early hours of Wednesday, Aug. 13, delighting skywatchers across the Northern Hemisphere, including those in the Mid-Atlantic region. Despite a waning gibbous moon that may dim fainter meteors, astronomers expect up to 50 to 100 “shooting stars” per hour under ideal conditions, with 10 to 20 […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a new $2 million initiative to make battery storage more accessible for residents and business owners, aiming to lower electricity costs and improve grid resilience. The new Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Program, redefined from a previous tax credit, will offer rebates to cover the costs of purchasing and installing battery energy storage […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $7,252,318 in contributions to the state during July 2025. Sports bettors in Maryland wagered $364,075,296 during the month and won back $319,514,522 in prizes. Sportsbook operators held 12.2% of the handle. Retail sports wagering operators pay 15% of their taxable proceeds to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Mobile […]
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump announced on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, the deployment of hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., and the federalization of the city’s Metropolitan Police Department to combat what he described as rampant crime and homelessness in the nation’s capital. The move, which Trump called a “historic action to rescue our nation’s capital,” has sparked controversy, with […]
BEL AIR, MD—Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus two additional consecutive life sentences and 40 years, for the 2023 rape and murder of Rachel Hannah Morin. The sentencing, delivered by Judge Yolanda L. Curtin, followed a swift conviction in April. A jury found Martinez-Hernandez, an illegal immigrant, guilty of first-degree murder, […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Planning is seeking final public feedback on Small Area Plan 11 (SAP 11) with a series of community meetings scheduled throughout September. The department is entering the final phase of its engagement efforts for the plan, which will help guide future development in the area. Officials will present updates and gather input at five […]