Local angler breaks Maryland state record for Chesapeake Channa

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 […]

Governor Moore announces first UPLIFT Fund recipient to increase property values, homeownership in historically disinvested communities

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced the Orchard Ridge community in Baltimore City as the inaugural recipient of the state’s Utilizing Progressive Lending Investments to Finance Transformation (UPLIFT) Fund. The program aims to boost property values and homeownership in historically disinvested neighborhoods by accelerating the development, construction and sale of affordable housing. UPLIFT, funded with $10 million through the Fiscal […]

Gas prices inch high on Iran/Israel attack, more increases coming

BALTIMORE, MD—The average price of gasoline in the United States has risen for the first time since May, increasing 1.1 cents over the past week to $3.08 per gallon, according to data released Monday by GasBuddy. The uptick is attributed to surging oil prices following recent attacks between Israel and Iran. Despite the weekly rise, the national average remains 9.5 […]

Two $1 million lottery prizes collected in Maryland

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 […]

Flood Watch issued for several Maryland counties

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for several Maryland counties. The watch will remain in effect until 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025 and covers several areas adjacent to Baltimore, including Carroll County and Anne Arundel County. Forecasters say heavy showers and thunderstorms will develop along a stalled front on Saturday afternoon and evening. The […]

AMBER ALERT: Police searching for missing woman, child last seen in Dundalk area

UPDATE: Erica & Antonio have been found safe. Original story below… ——— DUNDALK, MD—An Amber Alert has been issued as police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman and child. Erica Brooks, 33, and Antonio Jackson, 5, were last seen in the Dundalk area wearing navy blue scrubs and a gray t-shirt. Authorities say they may be in […]