Governor Moore elected as Vice Chair of National Governors Association

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has been elected as vice chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), the only bipartisan national organization representing the nation’s governors. He will serve in this role for the next year before assuming the chairmanship in 2026, succeeding Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt. “We all want to create a brighter future for our states, and the […]

House fire displaces 4 in Joppa

UPDATE: According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the homeowner was using a newly purchased novelty-style lighter when it exploded, catching a synthetic couch and other ordinary combustibles on fire. The owner was not injured from the explosion. Original story below… JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Joppa area on Monday evening. At just before […]

Baltimore County League of Women Voters criticizes Inspector General appointment process

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County League of Women Voters has voiced “serious opposition” to the process recently implemented County Executive Kathy Klausmeier for appointing the Baltimore County Inspector General. Last week, County Executive Klausmeier announced the selection of Khadija E. Walker, a federal veteran, as her appointee for Baltimore County Inspector General. Walker’s name has been formally submitted to the County […]

PayPal rolls out cryptocurrency payments for merchants, citing cost savings and global reach

SAN JOSE, CA—PayPal announced Monday the launch of “Pay with Crypto,” a new service aimed at enabling merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments and significantly reduce transaction fees for cross-border commerce. The company stated the initiative seeks to simplify international transactions and connect businesses to the growing digital currency market. The new service facilitates instant conversion of cryptocurrencies to stablecoin or […]

Police investigating two weekend shootings in Baltimore County

UPDATE: An arrest has been made in connection with the shooting in Gwynn Oak. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Police are investigating two shootings that occurred over the weekend in Baltimore County. The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Friday July 25, 2025. Officers located a 56-year-old male with an apparent gunshot […]

Health alert issued for salad products containing breadcrumbs that have been recalled due to possible Listeria risk

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat ham salad products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The ham salad contains breadcrumbs recalled by Newly Weds Foods due to potential contamination. The alert applies to (view labels): 12-ounce printed plastic tubs of “RESER’S FINE FOODS Ham Salad” with […]

Lottery player in Baltimore becomes millionaire, 22 others across Maryland win $10K or more

BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland Lottery scratch-off player in Baltimore is now a millionaire, headlining a week where the Maryland Lottery paid out more than $31.1 million in prizes across the state. In total, 23 tickets worth $10,000 or more were sold or redeemed in the seven-day span ending July 28. Among the top winners, a $1 million scratch-off ticket, Lucky 777, […]