Powerball millionaire tops Maryland Lottery’s $31.2 million payout week

BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland Lottery player from Prince George’s County claimed a $1 million Powerball prize over the weekend, leading a wave of winnings that saw players across the state collect more than $31.2 million in prizes during the week of Sept. 8-14. While the Powerball jackpot reset after a $1.787 billion prize was shared by winners in Missouri and Texas […]

Greater North Point Touch-A-Truck job fair coming to Eastpoint Mall this weekend

DUNDALK, MD—The Greater North Point Association will be holding a family-oriented job fair this weekend. “Touch-A-Truck” is a free event and will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 20 at Eastpoint Mall. There will be over 50 vehicles, boats, tractors, and more that kids can touch, sit in, and take a picture with. Rather than […]

Maryland named 8th safest state to drive in according to new data

BALTIMORE, MD—A new study by 5 Star Car Title Loans has named Utah the safest state for drivers in the U.S., while ranking Wyoming as the most dangerous. The report, which analyzed 2023 data on fatalities, crash causes, and road conditions, provides a comprehensive look at the varying risks on America’s roads. The study used a “Driver Safety Score” from […]

Maryland joins federal model to improve access to sickle cell treatments

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has announced that Maryland Medicaid is joining a new federal initiative to improve access to and lower the cost of life-saving cell and gene therapies for sickle cell disease. By participating in the federal Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model, the state will receive enhanced rebates from pharmaceutical manufacturers for high-cost treatments. The […]

Police searching for missing Essex woman

ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Tishia Frazier, 55, is 5’05” tall, weighs 166 pounds, and is missing from the Essex area. She currently has black hair and was last seen at around noon on September 5th. Anyone with information on Tishia Frazier’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police at 410-887-0220.

Maryland 2025 fall foliage preview

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources released its 2025 fall foliage preview this week, predicting that an “abnormally dry” late summer is causing some trees to begin their color change early in the western part of the state. The DNR’s first fall foliage report of the year notes that a combination of a typical spring and early summer, followed […]

Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks announces fall event, festival series

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks on Friday announced its fall 2025 event and festival series including celebrations of culture and the great outdoors. Music in the Park Friday, September 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music with food and drink vendors on site. FREE Holt Park and Center for the Arts 34 Elmont Avenue […]