ESSEX, MD—The Essex Community Development Corporation is hosting its second “Summer Second Friday” event tonight, transforming the area in front of its office into a community celebration with music, art, food and local vendors. The “Chalk and Chill” event, which runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 25 Eastern Blvd., promises a night of activities for all ages. Live […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland Lottery player in Parkville scored a $100,000 top prize in the Bonus Match 5 game by purchasing two tickets with the same winning number combination for the Aug. 4 drawing. The winning tickets were sold at the Speedy Convenience located at 7101 Darlington Drive in Parkville. The winning numbers drawn on Aug. 4 were 6, 8, 14, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Community College of Baltimore County has partnered with Maryland State Sen. Carl W. Jackson to open the CCBC Essex pool for free community swim access through Aug. 15. The initiative, announced Wednesday, aims to address the lack of public swimming facilities in the county. The temporary solution provides a public option for residents who may not be able to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,661,894 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2025. The statewide total was down $4,159,416 (-2.5%) compared to July 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during July 2025 totaled $71,857,827, a decrease of $305,727 (-0.4%) compared to July 2024. The July 2025 contributions included $51,742,064 to the Education Trust […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland Lottery player purchased 40 identical Pick 5 tickets and hit the jackpot for a $1 million prize, the largest win in the state over the past week. Each of the winning tickets, purchased for 50 cents apiece in Salisbury, featured the same combination of numbers. The player, who has not been identified, redeemed all 40 winning tickets […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Every state has its own signature dish – think gumbo in South Carolina, key lime pie in Florida, or deep-dish pizza in Illinois. But while most Americans can name their state’s year-round food claim to fame, far fewer realize that many states also have their own seasonal summer specialties. These dishes aren’t just delicious – they capture the mood, […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Summer is more than halfway over and White Marsh Mall is getting families ready for the start of a new school year. The mall will host a Back-to-School Block Party on Saturday, August 9 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event will feature live music, arts & crafts, mental health resources, community support services, and more. It will […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—The final lineup for White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company’s 2025 Fields of Fire Country Concert has been announced. This year’s concert will feature local rock favorites Starcrush, special guest and rising country star Peyton Porter, and headliner country sensation Russell Dickerson. Dickerson has released three albums through Triple Tigers, and has had four number one singles on the […]