BALTIMORE, MD—An Anne Arundel County angler has set a new Maryland state record for the Chesapeake Channa, also known as the northern snakehead, an invasive species. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced this week that Matt Foreman, 43, of Crownsville, caught the 21.8-pound fish on June 7. Foreman’s record-breaking catch was made in the Susquehanna River below the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Two separate $1 million lottery prizes were collected in Maryland this month. Baltimore County A Baltimore County grandfather claimed a $1 million Powerball prize after matching five white balls in the June 4 drawing, the Maryland Lottery announced. The laid-back winner, who had predicted his win to his daughter earlier that day, narrowly missed the Powerball number for the […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Angel Park will close temporarily in the coming weeks maintenance. Officials say the popular Perry Hall park will be closed from dawn to 5 p.m. Monday, June 16th through Thursday, June 19th. Angel Park will also be closed all day from Monday, June 23rd through Friday, July 4th. The park is expected to fully reopen on July 5, […]
BEL AIR, MD—The Harmony Woods Music & Arts Fest will return to Bel Air on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, 2025, offering two days of live music, local food, craft beverages, and art vendors. The family-friendly event will again be held on the Maryland Center for the Arts (MDCFA) property, located at 2503 S. Tollgate Road. Building on […]
ESSEX, MD—Baltimore County officials celebrated the opening of a new $1 million accessible trail at Rocky Point Park on Wednesday, a project designed to enhance recreational access for all residents and visitors to the scenic waterfront park. County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, joined by the Department of Recreation and Parks and community leaders, officially unveiled the new pathway. The project, funded […]
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, MD—Craft beer isn’t just a trend – it’s part of the fatherhood fabric for many Gen X and younger Boomer dads. They brewed it in their garages, supported it at neighborhood taprooms, and passed their favorite IPAs down like heirlooms. But in 2025, breweries aren’t just about hops and hops alone – they’re also some of the most relaxed, […]
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 […]