Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Governor Moore scales up EARN Maryland program to connect more workers with high-demand careers

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday announced a significant expansion of the state’s EARN Maryland program, committing an additional $10.5 million to connect more than 2,900 Marylanders with training and high-demand careers. The funding includes $4 million in awards for 20 high-performing existing EARN grantees and $6.5 million in new grants aimed at fostering new partnerships, with a focus on […]

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House fire reported in Middle River

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MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in Middle River. The blaze broke out at just before 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, in the 6700-block of Mallard Road (21220). Arriving units found fire in the basement, possibly caused by a lightning strike, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. No injuries have been reported at […]

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Noel Brickman-Williams

Police searching for missing woman last seen in Essex area

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ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Noel Brickman-Williams, 70, is 5’04” tall and weighs 160 pounds. She was last seen in the Essex area wearing a t-shirt and grey sweater. Authorities say she may be operating a gray 2010 Ford Focus with Delaware tag “281245.” Anyone with information on Noel Brickman-Williams’s whereabouts is asked to […]

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Casino Slot Machines

Maryland casinos generate $160.7 million in gaming revenue during June

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $160,668,545 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2025. The statewide total was down $2,245,887 (-1.4%) compared to June 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during June 2025 totaled $68,544,763, a decrease of $1,297,932 (-1.9%) compared to June 2024. The June 2025 contributions included $49,415,816 to the Education Trust […]

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Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs

Governor Moore announces increased energy assistance benefits

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland households eligible for energy assistance will begin receiving increased benefits to help offset rising energy costs, Governor Wes Moore has announced. The additional aid, administered through the Maryland Department of Human Services’ Office of Home Energy Programs, is partly due to increased appropriations for the Strategic Energy Investment Fund. “At a time when the federal government is passing […]

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Severe storms possible in central Maryland on Tuesday

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UPDATE 2: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect. UPDATE: A Flood Watch is also in effect from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says that severe storms are possible in central Maryland on Tuesday. Forecasters say scattered severe thunderstorms will be capable of producing locally damaging winds and instances […]

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