ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash on I-695 in the Essex area. The accident was reported at around 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, September 11 along the outer loop just before Route 702. All outer loop lanes of the beltway have been shut down prior to MD 702. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Two anglers have been named the newest Master Anglers by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, recognizing their success in catching 10 different species of trophy-sized fish. Jesse Black of Kingwood, West Virginia, and Canden Michalski of North East, Maryland are the 24th and 25th recipients of the FishMaryland Master Angler award since the program began six years ago. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore has named Lester Davis as his new chief of staff, the governor’s office announced this week. Davis, a public service veteran and executive at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, will take over for Fagan Harris, who is leaving at the end of the year. “With his dedication to public service and improving the lives of Marylanders, Lester Davis […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $9,039,368 in contributions to the state during August 2025. Sports bettors in Maryland wagered $434,220,458 during the month and won back $381,761,359 in prizes. Sportsbook operators held 12.1% of the handle. Retail sports wagering operators contribute 15% of their taxable proceeds to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Mobile […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved nearly $4.7 million in grants to support park improvements and land conservation efforts across seven counties, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday. The funding, allocated through the state’s Program Open Space and Rural Legacy programs, will be used for a variety of projects, including new playgrounds, sports fields, and […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus issued a statement Wednesday condemning the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a campus event in Utah, attributing the violence to rising political division fueled by the left and calling for national unity against such attacks. Kirk, the 31-year-old founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, a prominent right-wing youth organization, was shot […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a series of robberies and burglaries that have occurred in the Rosedale, Nottingham, and Essex areas since Sept. 7. All of the suspects remain at large. The incidents include: Sept. 10, Essex: A second-degree burglary was reported at approximately 3:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Eastern Boulevard. Sept. 9, Rosedale: At […]
TOWSON, MD—Eleven students from Baltimore County Public Schools have been named semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program, the school system announced Wednesday. These students are among the highest-scoring entrants nationwide on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). More than 1.3 million high school juniors took the exam to enter the program. The recognized students represent […]