KEY BRIDGE REBUILD: MDTA announces general engineering consultant contract, kicks off pre-construction activities [VIDEO]

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 Orioles announce 2025 promotional schedule, single game ticket on-sale date

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 […]

Kathy Klausmeier sworn in as Baltimore County’s fifteenth County Executive

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 […]

Maryland casinos generate $164.1 million in gaming revenue during December

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $164,105,250 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2024, a decrease of $1,523,913 (-0.9%) compared to December 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during December 2024 totaled $69,837,949, a decrease of $357,058 (-0.5%) compared to December 2023. The December 2024 contributions included $50,413,308 to the Education Trust Fund, a […]

Baltimore County Council announces selection of Kathy Klausmeier as next Baltimore County Executive

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Tuesday announced that it has made a selection to fill the recent vacancy in the office of Baltimore County Executive. As a result of the vacancy created by the resignation of former County Executive John A. Olszewski, Jr., the County Council was tasked with electing the next County Executive to serve the remainder of […]

Baltimore County crews pre-treating roads, preparing for significant winter storm

TOWSON, MD—With the first significant winter storm of 2025 expected to impact Baltimore County on Sunday night and into Monday, the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) is prepared to ensure the safety of residents. According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10 p.m. tonight until to 1 a.m. Tuesday for much […]