Sports wagering contributes $7.7 million to state of Maryland during May

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market had its fifth-best single-month performance in May 2025, generating $7,746,363 in contributions to the state. Through the first 11 months of FY2025 (July 2024 through May 2025), sports wagering has contributed $79,696,891 to the state compared to $54,582,952 for the same period in FY2024. The state’s share of sports wagering proceeds is directed to the […]

Baltimore’s July 4th celebration to include drones for first time

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore City will host two distinct Fourth of July celebrations this year, featuring the traditional fireworks at the Inner Harbor and an inaugural partnership with the Annual Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival, which will include a drone show, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced this week. “This year, we’re partnering with one of my favorite festivals, the Cherry […]

Nottingham Panda Express invites customers to ‘Sing For Your Shrimp’ with karaoke challenge

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Customers at the Nottingham Panda Express will have a chance to sing for their supper — or at least a significant discount — this Friday as the restaurant hosts a “Sing For Your Shrimp” karaoke challenge. The event, celebrating the return of Panda Express’s Wok-Fired Shrimp entrée, invites guests to perform a 30-second song from a curated list of […]

Rosedale college grad celebrates with $50,000 scratch-off prize

ROSEDALE, MD—A recent college graduate from Rosedale is celebrating a $50,000 lottery win, calling it a perfect graduation present. The lucky woman claimed the top prize on a Mosaic Money scratch-off ticket, the Maryland Lottery announced Monday. The fortuitous win occurred while she was celebrating with friends at Dick’s Famous Halfway Inn in Rosedale. She purchased the ticket and handed it […]

Student artists honored at 2025 BCPS High School Art Exhibition

TOWSON, MD—Many of Baltimore County Public Schools’ best student artists were honored for their work and talent during a June 5 reception and awards ceremony for BCPS’ 37th Annual High School Art Exhibition. The juried exhibition featured ­­the work of 112 student artists from across the county. Following the ceremony at The StarTUp at Towson University, 307 Washington Ave., Towson […]