BALTIMORE, MD—For the first time in three weeks, the national average price of gasoline has risen, increasing 2.0 cents over the past week to $3.11 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports. Diesel prices also saw an uptick, climbing 3.2 cents to $3.676 per gallon. Despite the recent increase, the national average […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the first round of grant awards for the Maryland Business Ready Sites Program, a new initiative aimed at accelerating the development of “shovel-ready” sites to attract and retain businesses across the state. The program, established by the governor’s economic competitiveness executive order, is designed to spur private sector investment and create jobs by […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—There’s a fresh new pickleball venue in White Marsh. Dill Dinkers Pickleball held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Among those in attendance for the event were Councilman David Marks, Delegate Nick Allen, Delegate Kim Ross, Councilman Patrick Young, and Liliana Norkaitis representing Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga. Representatives from the Chesapeake […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s Summer Restaurant Week officially began on Friday, July 11, offering special deals and menu items at more than 45 participating establishments across the county. The culinary event will run through Sunday, July 20th. The initiative aims to highlight the diverse dining scene within Baltimore County, from Halethorpe to Phoenix and Middle River. “Restaurant Week is a great […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market completed Fiscal Year 2025 by delivering $9,226,682 in contributions to the state during June 2025. FY2025 marked the second full fiscal year that both mobile and retail sports wagering were available in Maryland, and the market demonstrated 47.4% growth year-over year, as sports wagering contributed $88,923,572 to the state in FY2025 (July 2024 through June […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library is set to reopen its doors to the public on Monday, July 14, at 9 a.m., following a months-long renovation project designed to modernize the facility and enhance community spaces. Located at 8133 Sandpiper Circle, the revamped branch is part of the library system’s strategic plan to create […]
TOWSON, MD—Panda Express is bringing back its popular Hot Orange Chicken nationwide, and one Baltimore-area location is celebrating with a special giveaway. The spicy-sweet dish, which quickly sold out during its 2024 debut, returns to all 2,500-plus Panda Express restaurants on Wednesday, July 9, for a limited time. The Towson Panda Express, located at 1238 Putty Hill Avenue, will host […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has passed legislation that incentivizes assisted living centers to be established in established commercial districts. The bill passed the Baltimore County Council unanimously on Monday, July 7th. Assisted living centers are frequently located in residential communities where neighbors have expressed concerns about parking and an influx of traffic. This legislation establishes standards under which […]