Governor Hogan accepts legislative and congressional maps from Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission, orders special session of General Assembly [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday accepted the final certified legislative and congressional maps submitted by the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission and transmitted them to the Maryland General Assembly. The governor also signed a proclamation calling for a special session of the General Assembly beginning Monday, December 6 for the purpose of acting on the commission’s maps. The new maps […]

Two suspects arrested, charged in connection with Rosedale double homicide that killed father & son

UPDATE 2: Both men have been sentenced to life in prison. UPDATE: Both suspects have been convicted of first-degree murder. Original story below… ROSEDALE, MD—Police in Baltimore County have arrested two men in connection to a double homicide that occurred in Rosedale last month. The incident took place on October 11 in the 7400-block of Plainview Road (21237). Ameer D. […]

New York man claims $2.6 million FAST PLAY jackpot from ticket purchased on Pulaski Highway

BALTIMORE, MD—An out-of-state player has claimed a huge Maryland Lottery jackpot. The progressive jackpot started at $250,000 for the Maryland Lottery FAST PLAY Diamond Mine game and grew more than tenfold before a player in eastern Baltimore bought the winning ticket, which was worth more than $2 million. Sold on the morning of October 21, the winning ticket went unclaimed […]

Tastykake recalls products sold in Maryland that may contain metal fragments

THOMASVILLE, GA—Flowers Foods, Inc. has amended its October 31 voluntary recall press release on certain Tastykake products to reflect additional products included in the recall. As a precautionary measure, the company is voluntarily recalling certain Tastykake multi-pack cupcakes and certain Krimpets products due to the potential presence of tiny fragments of metal mesh wire. The recall was initiated following notification […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to honor education heroes during American Education Week 2021

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will dedicate American Education Week 2021 (November 15 – 19) to celebrating education heroes – which includes everyone who supports students’ academic and social-emotional growth. “Our Education Heroes include teachers, but also families/caregivers, frontline and behind-the-scenes staff, administrators, volunteers, and supporters,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “Our students succeed because of the strength […]

2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to come from Maryland for first time ever

ELKTON, MD—For the first time ever, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be coming from Maryland this year. The 79-foot Norway Spruce was donated by a family in Elkton. The giant tree will be cut on November 11th and is set to arrive at Rockefeller Center on November 13th. For more than eight decades, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has […]