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Sports wagering contributes $9.4 million to state of Maryland during September

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With the kickoff of the 2024 football season in September, Maryland’s sports wagering market had the most successful month in its nearly three-year history, generating $9,379,598 in contributions to the state from a handle of $532,866,676. Sports wagering contributions go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Maryland’s first retail sportsbooks opened in December […]

Marriott settles data breach lawsuit for $52 million

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Marriott International, Inc. has agreed to a $52 million settlement with 50 U.S. attorneys general, including Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, following a multi-year data breach affecting 131.5 million guests. The settlement resolves allegations that Marriott violated state consumer protection and data security laws by failing to prevent the breach, which occurred between July 2014 and September 2018. […]

Maryland among states people are leaving the most, study

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—People are leaving Maryland in droves, a new study finds. A recent study by Rocket Moving analyzed all 50 U.S. states to identify the ones people want to move from the most. The study takes into account international and domestic migration as well as happiness score, quality of life, cost of living and average rent. All the initial data […]

Congestion relief project continues on I-695, lane closures expected

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Motorists traveling on I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) should expect intermittent lane closures in both directions between I-70 and the Stevenson Road overpass beginning Monday, October 14th. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) announced that the lane closures will be in effect during daytime off-peak hours as part of a project to improve reliability and reduce congestion. […]

Baltimore County launches grant program to combat opioid crisis

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County has announced a new grant program to fund initiatives aimed at combating opioid addiction and overdose prevention. The Opioid Abatement Fund, supported by funds from the National Opioid Settlement, will provide resources to community organizations engaged in harm reduction, treatment, and recovery efforts. “The opioid epidemic continues to be a serious public health concern in Baltimore County, […]

AURORA FORECAST: Northern Lights may be visible in Maryland on Thursday night due to solar storm

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The Northern Lights may also be visible in Maryland on Friday night, October 11th. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Forecasters say the Aurora Borealis may be visible in Maryland on Thursday night. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) says a fast coronal mass ejection (CME, or solar flare) erupted from the Sun on […]

Maryland DNR announces new oyster restoration sites

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the selection of three new sites for large-scale oyster restoration in the Chesapeake Bay. This marks the beginning of the state’s next phase of major oyster restoration efforts. The new sanctuaries will be located in Herring Bay, the Nanticoke River, and Hoopers Strait. These sites were chosen based on their potential […]

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15-year-old arrested in Rodgers Forge shooting, charged as an adult

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: A second teen has been arrested in connection with this shooting. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested a 15-year-old suspect in connection with the shooting that occurred on Friday, September 13, in Rodgers Forge. At just after 11:30 a.m. on 9/13, officers responded to the 400-block of Dunkirk Road (21212) in reference […]

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