BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery is inviting local artists to submit original artwork for a chance to be featured on an upcoming scratch-off ticket, the agency announced Tuesday. The “Maryland Treasures Art Contest” seeks images that capture what residents value most about the state. Three selected pieces of art will appear on the $2 Maryland Treasures ticket, slated to go on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Motorists planning to use the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the U.S. 50 corridor for Independence Day travel should prepare for heavy traffic and significant delays from Wednesday, July 2, through Monday, July 7, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced Monday. The MDTA is urging travelers to adjust their schedules to cross the bridge during off-peak hours to minimize congestion. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Maryland fire officials and public safety partners are urging residents to prioritize safety by attending licensed, professional fireworks displays rather than using consumer fireworks. The Office of the State Fire Marshal, joined by the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, have announced that 139 public fireworks displays are scheduled across […]
INDIAN HEAD, MD—A Maryland Lottery player in Charles County won a $2,041,396 FAST PLAY jackpot Friday, securing one of the largest progressive prizes in the game’s history. The winning Gold Rush Progressive ticket, which costs $30, was purchased at Mutts Liquors, located at 4541 Indian Head Highway in Indian Head. The Gold Rush Progressive game launched on July 1, 2024, […]
FULLERTON, MD—The 2025 Fullerton July 4 fireworks celebration will be a big one, featuring live music and fun for the whole family. The 62nd annual Fullerton Fireworks Celebration & Music Festival 2025 will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025, with a rain date of Sunday, July 6th. The festival begins at 2:00 p.m. this year, with food by Jimmy’s […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials have announced the full list of approved Fourth of July fireworks displays for Independence Day weekend and week. Independence Day fireworks will take place in several locations throughout Baltimore County. Here’s the full list of 2025 fireworks displays: Jacksonville Elementary School Saturday, June 28, Dusk 3400 Hillendale Heights Road Phoenix, Maryland 21131 Hereford High School Sunday, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Thursday announced that his Consumer Protection Division has reached a settlement with Capital Jazz, a Maryland-based music event promoter, to secure nearly $60,000 in refunds for consumers whose “SuperCruises” were canceled in 2021 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The settlement with Capital Jazz and its owner, Clifford Hunte, mandates the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—An Essex woman is moving up her retirement date after hitting a $5 million jackpot on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket. The avid lottery player, who had planned to retire at the end of the summer, claimed her prize Tuesday at Maryland Lottery headquarters, accompanied by her daughter. “The first thing I started doing was jumping up and down,” […]