BALTIMORE, MD—AAA predicts a record-breaking 119.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holiday period from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1. This projection narrowly exceeds the 2019 record by 64,000 travelers. AAA predicts 3 million more travelers this holiday season. The surge in holiday travel is attributed to Christmas Day falling on […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A Perry Hall man won a $50,000 Powerball prize after randomly selecting a winning ticket from a bucket. The Baltimore County resident was part of a group that purchased 50 tickets on Sept. 28, placed them in a bucket, and took turns drawing them. His $2 quick-pick ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball, earning him a […]
BEL AIR, MD—Here’s some sunny news for a rainy morning in Maryland. The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled to $670 million, and a winning $1 million ticket was sold in Harford County for Tuesday night’s drawing. The $1 million winner was sold at the Wawa store located at 709 Belair Road in Bel Air. The winner has 182 days from […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $11,798,035 in contributions to the state during November 2024, the largest single-month total the program has produced since its launch in December 2021. Sports wagering contributions to the state are directed to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. The largest previous single-month contribution was $9.4 million in September 2024. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The holiday season is upon us, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding drivers to plan ahead for sober rides home. The agency’s annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign kicked off today, aiming to reduce drunk and impaired driving over the holidays. “Alcohol-impaired driving remains a leading cause of fatal traffic crashes in the […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Tito’s Fried Chicken celebrated its grand opening in Middle River last week. This location is the fourth establishment of Taco Love, a well-regarded restaurant situated on Philadelphia Road (Route 7) in White Marsh. Taco Love is a family-owned business that has received numerous accolades over the years from Baltimore Magazine and received a Favorite Restaurant Award from The […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that equipment will be replaced at seven playgrounds throughout the Fifth District. The playgrounds are located at Belmont Park, Eastern Regional Park, Honeygo Regional Park, Snyder Lane Park, Oakhurst Park, Loreley Community Building, and Cowenton Ridge Park. The County Council approved $3 million for playground replacement in Fiscal Year 2025. “Over […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced a community input meeting to consider uses for a new park in Perry Hall. The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will hold an input meeting on the future 22-acre Gerst Road Park in Perry Hall on Monday, December 23, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Residents may join […]