Baltimore County officials celebrate groundbreaking for Hazelwood Skatepark in Rosedale

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ROSEDALE, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials on Thursday joined state and local elected officials and skateboard enthusiasts to break ground for Hazelwood Skate Park in the Rosedale community. This will be the Baltimore County’s second public skate bowl facility in nearly fifty years. “Recreational activities and community spaces that keep residents of all […]

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MD Lottery 50000 Winner 20231019

Retired Overlea man claims winning $50,000 Maryland Lottery scratch-off

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BALTIMORE, MD—The only explanation a retired Overlea man has for his recent moment of good fortune is “triple zeros.” The daily player thoroughly enjoys Maryland Lottery games and has won plenty of times over the years, but was left with a near-permanent smile after his recent $50,000 win. “I woke up with triple zeroes on my mind,” the lucky winner […]

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Oregon Ridge Bridge

Baltimore County releases Oregon Ridge Master Plan, announces immediate trail improvements

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COCKEYSVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks on Tuesday released the final Oregon Ridge Master Plan (ORMP), a long-term aspirational roadmap that outlines a community-driven vision to direct investment of existing and future resources at Oregon Ridge Park (ORP) in Northern Baltimore County. Encompassing over 1,000 acres in the Cockeysville area, ORP offers an array of amenities, including […]

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Two Maryland Fishing Records 20231017

Anglers set two new Maryland state fishing records

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OCEAN CITY, MD—Two new records for new species have been established in the Atlantic Division of the Maryland state fishing records program. Angler Chris Stafford of Cherry Hill, N.J. caught a pompano dolphinfish (Coryphaena equiselis) weighing 2.0 pounds on September 20, and Ellicott City resident Stephen Humphrey caught a great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) weighing 13.0 pounds on October 6. Both […]

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Library Books

Baltimore County Public Library to hold week of celebration for 75th anniversary

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TOWSON, MD—After a year of commemorating its 75th anniversary, Baltimore County Public Library is hosting a big celebration with a week of events. Starting Monday, October 16, through Sunday, October 22, the library is inviting the community to participate with birthday parties, a meet-and-greet with a prolific author, and a giveaway. The library is kicking off the week with a […]

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Powerball

Winning $50,000 Powerball tickets sold in Baltimore, Harford County; jackpot hit in California

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BALTIMORE, MD—The $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot was finally caught by a player in California while four Maryland players scored $50,000 third-tier prizes. Lucky tickets were sold in the counties of Baltimore, Harford, Howard, and Washington. The winning Maryland Powerball tickets were sold at these locations: Abingdon: 7-Eleven at 3901 Pulaski Highway in Harford County, Clarksburg: Harris Teeter at 22700 Sweet […]

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Maryland Lottery and Gaming

Sports wagering contributes $3.2 million to State of Maryland during September

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks that operated during September 2023 combined to generate $3,231,427 in contributions to the state. Each sportsbook contributes 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Statewide handle in September totaled $442,450,666, with mobile handle accounting for 95.1% of the total at $420,957,789. Mobile […]

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