BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has fallen for the second consecutive week, declining 1.8 cents to $3.07 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data released Monday. This marks a 5.2-cent drop from a month ago and a significant 32.8-cent decrease compared to a year ago. Diesel prices also saw a decline, decreasing 1.7 cents in the past week to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—While most of us bundled up and hunkered down through Maryland’s colder-than-usual winter, we weren’t the only ones seeking shelter. Rodents and other pests were doing the same, and according to one pest expert, this year’s icy season may have set the stage for a serious summer invasion. “People assume that freezing winters kill off pests, but it’s not […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Friday that his administration’s government modernization initiative is projected to save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars over the long term through efficiencies in state operations. The initiative is expected to save Maryland taxpayers up to $50 million in the upcoming fiscal year 2026 alone. Over the next five years, the state anticipates saving […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined for their seventh-best month in May 2025, generating $176,447,080 in revenue from slot machines and table games. The statewide total was up $3,294,119 (1.9%) from May 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during May 2025 totaled $76,105,267, an increase of $1,656,020 (2.2%) compared to May 2024. The May 2025 contributions included $54,867,340 to the […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the launch of the Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund, a $2.5 million initiative aimed at boosting access to capital for small business owners in low- to moderate-income communities. The fund, established under the governor’s 2023 Access to Banking Act, seeks to enhance funding and financial services for small businesses, which Moore called the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced that an emergency loan program for qualified former federal employees is now open for applications. The initiative offers no-interest loans to those terminated from federal employment due to circumstances beyond their control. The Federal Emergency Loan Program, administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, was established through the Protect Our Federal Workers […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Thursday in northern Baltimore County due to wildfire smoke passing through the region. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Your car says a lot about who you are, but in America, it’s not just about the make and model – it’s about what’s hanging on the back bumper. Custom license plates have become the ultimate way for drivers to show off their personality, crack a joke, or make a statement that follows them down every highway. Some states […]