BALTIMORE, MD—After the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse last month, many drivers are changing how they get to work, school, and other destinations. The Maryland State Highway Administration is encouraging drivers to use its real-time traffic map to plan their commute. The real-time traffic map shows traffic volumes, live cameras, and incidents on the state highway system. The map can […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday signed legislation to support Marylanders and businesses impacted by the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade (PORT) Act measures include creating a scholarship program for families of transportation workers who die on the job and increasing flexibility in work search requirements for unemployment insurance. “Two weeks ago, […]
ESSEX, MD—If you played Bonus Match 5 in Essex this week, check your ticket! A player at Waterview Wine and Spirits has won a $50,000 Bonus Match 5 prize, the Maryland Lottery has announced. The winning ticket was purchased on Tuesday, April 9 and the lucky player has 182 days to claim the prize. This marks the 12th top-prize winning […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore-area residents looking to add a new furry friend to their families may want to head to Pimlico later this month. On Saturday, April 20, Baltimore County Animal Services will join BARCS, the Maryland SPCA, and the Baltimore Humane Society for an extra special “mega” adoption event at Pimlico Race Course. The Spring Fling Mega Adopt-a-Thon will be held […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With workers paying an average of over $6,500 per year toward employer-sponsored family coverage and Every Kid Healthy Week kicking off on April 22, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2024’s Best & Worst States for Children’s Health Care. In order to determine which states offer the most cost-effective and highest-quality health care for children, […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Carnival season rolls on and Middle River is next up! The 2024 Middle River Carnival will be held at Martin State Airport from Thursday, April 11 through Saturday, April 20, 2024. Presale discounts are available now through the Middle River Recreation Council. Discount carnival tickets & wristband vouchers are available by advanced sale only at Victory Villa Community […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—Harford County detectives are investigating a stabbing that occurred in the Edgewood area overnight. At around 12:45 a.m. on April 9, 2024, patrol deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2500-block of Hanson Road for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies located a 41-year-old Edgewood man suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Highway Administration crews will perform a concrete pavement repair project on MD 542 (Loch Raven Boulevard) between Cromwell Bridge Road and Joppa Road east of Towson over the next two weekends. Officials say the repair project should be complete by 5 a.m. on April 22, weather permitting. During the weekend work, there will be a continuous single-lane […]