BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market completed the first half of Fiscal Year 2025 by generating $6,510,765 in contributions to the state during December 2024. Through the first six months of FY2025 (July 2024 through December 2024), sports wagering has contributed $46,576,505 to the state compared to $24,593,908 for the same period in FY2024. Contributions to the state from sports wagering […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed three executive orders this week to boost economic development and modernize state government. The orders focus on fostering the Advanced Air Mobility industry, expanding broadband access, and streamlining the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives. The first executive order (PDF) establishes the Maryland Advanced Air Mobility Council, which will lead the state’s efforts to capitalize […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Centria Autism, a leading national provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, this week announced that a new Life Skills Autism Academy (LSAA) center has opened in Nottingham, the company’s first center in the state. Centria places an emphasis on early intervention with its LSAA centers, providing high-intensive, specialized ABA therapy to children with autism who are five years […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has established the Digital Infrastructure Group, an interagency partnership aimed at streamlining the development of broadband infrastructure across the state. The group, formed through an executive order (PDF) signed on January 7, will foster collaboration between state and county entities. This collaboration will lead to increased internet coverage, boost state revenue, eliminate financial inefficiencies, and […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Fire Chief Joseph Dixon, Sr., announced the promotions of seven members to the ranks of Paramedic First Class and Fire Specialist. The newly promoted Paramedic First Class is Julie Mitchell. The newly promoted Fire Specialists are Kevin Abendschoen, Idris Anderson, Rebecca Roberts, Dennis Robinson, Deonte’ Terry, and Kylee Zbignewich. The promotions are effective January 11th. This article […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority on Wednesday announced a $75 million General Engineering Consultant services contract which was approved by the Maryland Board of Public Works in support of the Key Bridge Rebuild Project. The contract, awarded to Bridging Maryland Partnership, a Joint Venture of WSP, RK&K and JMT, designates them as the General Engineering Consultant. Bridging Maryland Partnership will […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Orioles have announced that tickets for all 2025 regular season home games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, excluding the Home Opener, will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, January 16, at 10 a.m. ET. Tickets, including for the Bird Bath Splash Zone, which will expand to include Sections 84 and 86, can be […]
TOWSON, MD—Kathy Klausmeier was sworn in on Tuesday as Baltimore County’s fifteenth County Executive, vowing to focus on growing the economy, continuing historic investments in public schools and higher education, addressing local housing shortages, improving public safety and balancing the County’s $5 billion budget. The swearing in ceremony was conducted in the Baltimore County Council Chamber directly following a unanimous […]