BALTIMORE, MD—The state of Maryland has launched a new effort to attract young high-tech professionals and college students to the state. A new component of the department’s ‘Be Moved’ campaign will promote Maryland as a place where to live, work and thrive, featuring testimonials from young professionals who share their experiences of living in the state. The new ‘Be Moved’ […]
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended a voluntary recall of several ground cinnamon products sold at six different retailers across the U.S. over concerns they may contain elevated levels of lead. The agency has sent a letter to all cinnamon manufacturers, processors, distributors and facility operators in the U.S., reminding them of the requirement to implement controls […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a vehicle fire in the Edgewood area. The fire was reported at around 10:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, March 7, in the 1700-block of Pulaski Highway. Upon arrival, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and surrounding departments found a vehicle on fire in the parking lot of a liquor store. No injuries have […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The number of future homes that will be allowed at a popular Middle River development has been greatly reduced. At its most recent meeting, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation proposed by Councilman David Marks that cuts potential number of future homes at Greenleigh at Crossroads area by over 60 percent. Councilman Marks says the new cap will […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $159,226,677 in revenue from slot machines and table games during February 2024, an increase of $2,170,752 (1.4%) compared to February 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state in February 2024 totaled $67,794,993, an increase of $871,716 (1.3%) compared to February 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in February 2024 were $48,902,707, an […]
UPDATE: Police say this incident “has concluded without further incident.” Original story below… ——— ROSEDALE, MD—Police are on the scene of a barricade situation in the Rosedale area. At around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, officers responded to the 1200-block of 62nd Street (21237) for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers assessed the situation and established a […]
UPDATE: Police say Nancy Yates has been located. Original story below… ——— BEL AIR, MD—The Harford County Sheriff’s Office says that a missing woman may be in Baltimore County. Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in obtaining information regarding the location of 55-year-old Nancy Yates. Yates was last seen on August 24, 2023 in Harford County, however police believe she […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland man has won a $1 million second-tier Powerball prize after the Powerball jackpot reached a historic half-billion dollars earlier this month. The anonymous player bought the winning ticket at Canopy Liquors in Lexington Park on Groundhog Day. The ticket covered the Powerball drawings of February 3, 5, and 7. The Feb. 3 drawing proved to be a […]