Maryland casinos generate $158.1 million in gaming revenue during November

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $158,122,302 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2024, an increase of $403,808 (0.3%) compared to November 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during November 2024 totaled $68,879,589, an increase of $2,729,307 (4.2%) compared to November 2023. The November 2024 contributions included $49,682,786 to the Education Trust Fund, an […]

Road closures announced for The Avenue parade, Angel Park 5K this weekend

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department has announced road closures for two big, local holiday events in and around the Nottingham area this weekend. On Saturday, December 7, portions of Honeygo Boulevard between Campbell Boulevard and Corporate Drive will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for THE AVENUE at White Marsh’s 2024 Holiday Parade. On Sunday, December 8, […]

Bengies Drive-in Theatre to close out season 9th annual Holiday Show, Toy Drive

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Bengies Drive-in Theatre is ready to close out the 2024 season with its 9th annual Holiday Show and Toy Drive. The event takes place this Saturday, December 7, 2024 with a tremendous, holiday-themed double-feature. The box office will open at 4:15 p.m., then Bengies will show “Saint Nick of Bethlehem” (2024- PG) at 5:15 p.m. followed by “How […]

Maryland tightens security guard licensing requirements for businesses

BALTIMORE, MD—Starting January 1, 2025, new requirements will take effect in Maryland for businesses employing security guards or in-house loss prevention personnel. The Maryland State Police Licensing Division is reminding individuals and businesses of these upcoming changes. According to the new legislation, any business or individual employing one or more security guards or loss prevention personnel must license these employees […]

Maryland invests $3.6M in land conservation, park upgrades

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works this week announced the allocation of $3.6 million in grants to enhance parks and safeguard land across the state. The funds will support various projects through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), including land acquisition, park improvements, and the protection of natural resources through conservation easements. One of the most significant grants, totaling nearly […]

Celebree School earns coveted IFA Emerging Franchisor Award

BALTIMORE, MD—Celebree School, a leading early childhood education provider, has been awarded the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) first-ever Emerging Franchisor Award. The award recognizes the brand’s rapid and responsible growth since its inception in 1994. The award was presented at the IFA’s annual Emerging Franchisor Conference in Austin, Texas, to Celebree School Founder & CEO Richard Huffman, his wife Dawn, […]