Powerball makes two new Maryland millionaires in Rosedale, Snow Hill as jackpot surpasses $1 billion

BALTIMORE, MD—As the Powerball jackpot increased to $1.04 billion for the October 2 drawing because no one matched all six numbers, two Maryland players — one in Rosedale and the other in Snow Hill — matched five of six to win $1 million each in the past week. The two were the largest Maryland Lottery wins of the week, and, […]

Gas prices fall for second straight week

BALTIMORE, MD—For the second straight week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has fallen, posting a decline of 3.5 cents from a week ago to $3.77 per gallon this week according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 2.8 cents from a […]

Attorney General Brown charges Harford County home builder with violating laws protecting home buyers

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced this week that the Consumer Protection Division’s Home Builder Registration Unit filed charges against Korey Homes Building Group, LLC, and its principals, Kenneth W. Smith and his son, Korey Wayne Smith, for failing to comply with the Consumer Protection Act, New Home Deposits Act, Custom Home Protection Act, and Home Builder Registration […]

Governor Moore announces new record for general cargo at Port of Baltimore state-owned terminals

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore has achieved a new cargo volume record at its state-owned public marine terminals, handling 11.6 million tons of general cargo during the 2023 fiscal year. The milestone surpasses the previous record of 11 million tons set during fiscal year 2019 – the year before the […]

BCPS announces public forums to discuss FY 2025 budget priorities

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough) will host five “Community Conversations” regarding the development of the BCPS Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget. Community members are invited to share their ideas on budget priorities and the investments the system should make to provide high-quality public education to every student. In addition to the budget forums, Team BCPS […]

Maryland Lottery officials searching for winner who purchased $1 million Powerball ticket

BALTIMORE, MD—Check those Powerball tickets from Wednesday night’s drawing because Maryland Lottery officials are searching for a millionaire.  Even though no one hit the estimated $850 million jackpot on Wednesday, there was a $1 million winning Powerball ticket sold in Worcester County and a $50,000 winning ticket purchased in Cecil County. The Maryland Lottery is looking for the big winner […]