ESSEX, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks is hosting a free Waterfront Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Rocky Point Park and Beach in Essex. The festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will celebrate the county’s waterfront history and culture. The event will feature live music, food trucks, kayaking and other games and activities. Rocky […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says scattered storms are expected throughout Maryland on Thursday. The day will start out mostly sunny with gusty southerly winds providing warmer air. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will move across the area on Thursday afternoon and into the evening hours. A few severe thunderstorms with locally damaging winds are possible.
BALTIMORE, MD—A new study by 5 Star Car Title Loans reveals that Maryland has one of the highest vehicle theft rates in the nation, driven by a staggering 184% increase in thefts between 2022 and 2023. The analysis, which examined FBI crime data from 2022 to 2024, ranked Maryland second in the U.S. for auto theft risk. While the state […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A major section of the Jones Falls Expressway (I-83) will close on Saturday to accommodate the Maryland Cycling Classic, an event that is expected to create heavy traffic and delays across downtown Baltimore. The southbound lanes of the Jones Falls Expressway will be closed at the Maryland Avenue exit from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Wednesday to accelerate housing production and improve affordability across Maryland, aiming to tackle a statewide housing shortage of 96,000 units. The order, titled “Housing Starts Here,” seeks to streamline the development process and increase the supply of available homes. It follows a 2024 legislative package from the Moore-Miller Administration focused on removing […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—Kenwood Management Company on Wednesday announced it has finalized a seven-year lease with Mariner Finance for a new office location in Nottingham/White Marsh. The consumer finance company will occupy a 4,332-square-foot space at 8007 Corporate Drive (21236), part of Kenwood’s Tyler Ridge Office Park. Mariner Finance offers a range of financial products, including personal, auto, and home loans, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night’s drawing has swelled to an estimated $1.4 billion, with a one-time cash option of $634.3 million. If a single ticket hits the winning numbers, it would be the fourth-largest jackpot in the game’s history and the sixth-largest in U.S. lottery history. The jackpot has been growing since May 31, when a ticket in […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation this week today released a draft of its six-year capital budget, a $21.5 billion plan to enhance safety, maintain infrastructure and support the state’s economy. The Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 outlines a balanced budget that has been bolstered by an increase of nearly $300 million in federal […]