BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $153,243,316 in revenue from slot machines and table games during January 2024, a decrease of $14,027,082 (-8.4%) compared to January 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state in January 2024 totaled $63,154,392, a decrease of $7,573,776 (-10.6%) compared to January 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in January 2024 were $45,649,309, down […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The nickname “Charm City” is well deserved, according to Eventbrite. The popular event-sharing website has named Baltimore the most romantic city in America. Baltimore has the largest percentage of events on Valentine’s Day among U.S. cities, according to Eventbrite. “We are currently witnessing our own ‘roaring 20s’. People are enthusiastic to go out and meet new people and have […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland man is set for retirement after winning $5 million on a lottery scratch-off. The Dorchester County resident discovered a $5 million, top prize-winning scratch-off in the 50 Years! game. The lucky winner stopped by Maryland Lottery headquarters with his wife on Monday to claim his big prize. “We are very grateful for this win,” said the Eastern […]
JOPPA, MD—On January 31, 2024, Harford County Government, in collaboration with Harford Land Trust, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and Aberdeen Proving Ground, purchased 129-acres of open space in Joppatowne on the eastern side of Trimble Road. Foster Branch Park will be the County’s newest public park and is permanently preserved with a conservation easement through Maryland’s Program Open Space. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Two Maryland Lottery players are now millionaires, one each in Catonsville and Lexington Park, thanks to Powerball and a scratch-off ticket. Also, as the Mega Millions jackpot inched past a third of a billion dollars this week, a player in Baltimore County won a $30,000 prize on the game. In all, 41 Maryland Lottery players won prizes of $10,000 […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—THE AVENUE LIVE outdoor music series returns on Friday, June 7, 2024 and continues every Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., through August. Food and drink tents will be open 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Attendees will be able to enjoy patio dining or grab a bite from one of THE AVENUE’s eateries and are free to […]
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA—Who’s ready for an early spring? On Friday morning, February 2, 2024, Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow and predicted that there would be an early spring. The popular Groundhog Day tradition, which is celebrated in the United States and in Canada, derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day […]
KINGSVILLE, MD—The Kingsville fireworks display will return this year, with a celebration set for Friday, July 5, 2024 at Mount Vista Park. The event is sponsored by the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. The celebration will be free to the public. Attendees are welcome to bring food and nonalcoholic drinks. Sponsorships are welcome and needed. Please visit the official Kingsville Fireworks website […]