Maryland School for the Blind commencement to feature Team USA Paralympian

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland School for the Blind will hold its 170th commencement on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The ceremony consists of conferring diplomas, certificates, and awards, with remarks from Mr. W. Robert Hair, MSB Superintendent, and Keynote Speaker Team USA Paralympian in Judo, and Tik Tok celebrity, Anthony Ferraro. Anthony is a blind athlete and was the […]

Fatal shooting reported in Baltimore County

WOODLAWN, MD—Police are investigating a fatal, Thursday night shooting in Baltimore County. At just before 10:30 p.m. on June 1, 2023, officers responded to the 6700-bl0ck of Security Boulevard (21207) for a reported unconscious person suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound in the parking lot. The adult male, 54-year-old Frank Eubanks Jr., was transported to an area […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Friday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Friday in the Baltimore area. 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 other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects […]

School bus involved in Joppa crash

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Friday morning crash involving a school bus in Harford County. At around 8:45 a.m. on June 2, 2023, units responded to a motor vehicle accident on Trimble Road at Magnolia Road. The school bus involved was not carrying any students at the time. Injuries have been reported and two medic units are […]

TSA now accepts mobile IDs in Google Wallet on Android mobile devices, starting with the State of Maryland

WASHINGTON—In collaboration with the State of Maryland and Google, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now accepts Maryland-issued mobile driver’s licenses and ID cards in Google Wallet on Android mobile phones at select TSA airport security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck® passengers will be able to use this new feature at checkpoints for identity verification at 25 participating airports. “TSA’s partnership with Google […]

Fanatics launches mobile sportsbook operations in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission this week issued a mobile sports wagering license to Maryland Stadium Sub, LLC, doing business as Fanatics Sportsbook. On May 30, Fanatics Sportsbook successfully completed a controlled demonstration of its mobile sports wagering platform, during which customers participated in live wagering as Maryland Lottery and Gaming staff ensured that Fanatics complied with […]

Brightview Perry Hall holds ‘Burgers for Badges’ event for local police officers [PHOTOS]

PERRY HALL, MD—A Perry Hall retirement community gave back on Wednesday by feeding first responders. Brightview Senior Living held a “Burgers for Badges” event on May 31, 2023 and served lunch to police officers from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Parkville and White Marsh Precincts. “It’s important to recognize our first responders and thank them for all of their hard […]

BCPS celebrates 2023 spring athletics state champs, runners-up

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are celebrating the student athletes and teams recognized at the state level during the 2023 spring season. The following student athletes and teams were honored: State Champions Boys 100m Class 3A – Daysen Shell, Milford Mill Academy Coach Sharon Johnson Boys 110m Hurdles Class 1A – Ojigwe Olua, Western School of Technology and Environmental […]