Maryland casinos generate $174.3 million in gaming revenue in July

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $174,323,087 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2023, down $7,180,139 (-4.0%) from July 2022. The July 2022 gaming revenue total of $181,503,226 was the second-best month in the 13-year history of the state’s casino program. Casino gaming contributions to the state in July 2023 totaled $73,184,177, a decrease of […]

State Highway Administration to begin patching westbound Pulaski Highway in White Marsh on Friday

WHITE MARSH, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will repair and patch sections of concrete pavement along westbound US 40 (Pulaski Highway) at Ebenezer Road in White Marsh on Friday, August 11, 2023. The work will take place over two weekends, and is expected to be complete by August 21, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, August […]

Serious injuries reported in Middle River fire

UPDATE: One person has died in this fire. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—One person was seriously injured in a Middle River fire on Monday night. At just after 9:30 p.m., crews responded to the 1300-block of Gunpowder Crossing Lane (21220). Arriving units found fire showing from a single-wide trailer and reports of a trapped individual. One person was […]

Baltimore County to implement liberal leave for employees due to impending severe weather, park sites to close at 5 p.m.

TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution, Baltimore County government will implement liberal leave policy for all non-emergency/non-essential personnel, effective immediately. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, all in-person general Baltimore County government activities will be cancelled. All essential and emergency employees must continue to report. The Baltimore County Council meeting scheduled for tonight, […]

Tornado Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Monday night. Forecasters say a few tornadoes are likely along with widespread damaging winds and gusts of up to 75 MPH. Hail of up to 1.5 inches in diameter is also possible. Residents should stay tuned […]

Carney road closed for water valve repairs

CARNEY, MD—A street in Carney has been shut down so crews can repair a broken water valve. Per Councilman David Marks, there is a water service disruption at 9116 Hines Road (21234). The Department of Public Works has shut off a 12-inch main affecting 50 services and 2 hydrants. The water was turned off to allow crews to make repairs […]

Gas prices climb again, relief may be coming

BALTIMORE, MD—The nation’s average price of gasoline rose 7.8 cents in the last week to $3.79 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average price of diesel jumped 14.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.14 per gallon. “Average gasoline […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of August 7

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has daytime and nighttime testing scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours.. Residents may hear weapons […]