Beachmont Corn Maze 2025: Brick World to open this weekend

KINGSVILLE, MD—An annual fall tradition returns to Kingsville this weekend. Beachmont’s “Brick World” corn maze will be open from September 12 through November 8, 2025. The 6-acre corn maze winds through more than two miles of pathways that that have been transformed into an interactive journey for all ages. Admission is $18 per person and includes a trip through the […]

Crews to begin patching pavement along sections of Philadelphia Road in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin a pavement improvement project on MD 7 in eastern Harford County as soon as Sunday, Sept. 14. The project is expected to cause overnight lane closures and flagging operations. The work will take place on MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) between the Baltimore County line at the Little Gunpowder Falls and MD 152 […]

Maryland ranked among top ten states with best outlook for older adults

BALTIMORE, MD—A new study by the research organization Sands of Time ranks Delaware as the best U.S. state for older adults, citing its strong performance in Social Security benefits, low poverty rates, and positive health outcomes. The analysis, which measured states across four categories—physical health, mental health, finances, and social life—found that Hawaii, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire rounded out […]

Governor Moore announces grants to boost ‘smart manufacturing’ in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded $180,000 in grants to a dozen local manufacturers to help them adopt “smart manufacturing” technologies aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions. The funding was provided through the Maryland MADE grant program, which supports small manufacturers in deploying technologies that lead to lasting improvements […]

Deep-branded frozen vegetables, fruit products recalled due to Salmonella risk

WASHINGTON—Chetak LLC Group is expanding its voluntary recall of several lots of Deep-branded frozen vegetables and fruit products due to a potential risk of Salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced this week. The expanded recall includes lots of Deep-brand frozen Sprouted Mat (Moth), Sprouted Moong (Mung), Premium Select Surti Undhiu Mix, and Premium Select Singoda. The affected […]

Edgewood house fire displaces two adults

UPDATE: A GoFundMe page for the family has been established here. Original story below… EDGEWOOD, MD—An early morning house fire in the Edgewood area has displaced two adults and several pets. The blaze broke out at just before 6 a.m. on Thursday, September 11 in the 300-block of Kennard Avenue. The owner was asleep when she awoke to a smoke […]

MDOT announces $8.2 million in funding to expand safe bicycle, pedestrian infrastructure across Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it has awarded $8.2 million in grants for 25 bicycle, pedestrian, and trail projects across the state. The funding is intended to improve safety, enhance sustainability, and boost economic development. The grants will support a variety of projects, including new paths for cyclists and pedestrians, improvements to existing trails, and enhanced […]