Powerball jackpot soars to $1 billion

BALTIMORE, MD—The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1 billion for Saturday night’s drawing, lottery officials have announced. The new jackpot amount, which carries a one-time cash option of an estimated $453.1 million, marks the sixth time in the game’s 33-year history that the prize has reached the billion-dollar milestone. Both amounts are before taxes. The increase from an […]

Joppatowne woman buys winning $500,000 Powerball ticket in Middle River

BALTIMORE, MD—A Harford County woman is keeping a family tradition alive after her late father’s love for the lottery led her to a $500,000 Powerball Double Play win. The Joppatowne resident, who chose to remain anonymous and go by the nickname “Brown Eyed Girl,” claimed her prize on Wednesday at Maryland Lottery headquarters. She said her father had a passion […]

Governor Moore announces tax-related incentives to spur economic development through arts, entertainment

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore this week announced that four communities have been redesignated as Arts and Entertainment Districts, ensuring they can continue to use tax incentives to spur economic development through arts and tourism. The communities — Berlin, Chestertown, Denton, and Grantsville — were certified for another 10 years in the statewide program. The designation allows for various tax […]

Winning $500,000 Powerball ticket sold in Middle River as jackpot keeps rolling

BALTIMORE, MD—A Powerball Double Play ticket sold in Middle River is worth $500,000 after matching five numbers in Monday night’s drawing, the Maryland Lottery announced Tuesday. The ticket was purchased at Bernie’s Liquors, located at 1414 Martin Blvd. The lucky ticket holder will receive a half-million-dollar prize, missing out on the $10 million top prize by not matching the red […]

Orioles announce 2026 regular season schedule, opening day set for March 26

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Orioles will open their 2026 regular season at home against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, March 26, the team announced in its newly released schedule. The season opener will mark the beginning of a six-game homestand at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, which includes two more games against the Twins and a three-game series against the Texas […]

Butcher & Bay pokes fun at Cracker Barrel rebranding fiasco

KINGSVILLE, MD—Butcher & Bay by Geresbeck’s is taking a swipe at Cracker Barrel over its recent rebranding disaster. Earlier this month, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, known for its nostalgic Southern charm, unveiled a $700 million rebranding effort that included a new text-only logo, modernized restaurant decor, and menu updates aimed at attracting younger, diverse customers. The rebrand, led by […]