TOWSON, MD—Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library has announced the launch of The BIG Give – Let’s Do Something BIG, Together!, a six-week fundraising campaign dedicated to supporting critical programs and services. The campaign runs from May 19 to June 30, with a special Kickoff Day Celebration happening at select library branches on Monday, May 19, from 3 p.m. to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Pet owners in Maryland are being warned about a cruel scam that preys on their love for their furry friends. Scammers are posing as animal shelter employees and using social media to deceive people searching for their lost pets. The scheme involves using caller ID spoofing technology to make it appear as though calls are coming from legitimate shelters […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has announced the expansion of its Maryland Mobile ID program, allowing customers to use their smartphones to verify their identity and manage appointments at MVA branch offices. This integration with the self check-in kiosks aims to enhance customer experience, efficiency, and security. “This integration with our self check-in kiosks reflects our commitment to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the findings of an independent audit of the state’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) on Thursday, revealing significant discrepancies in death classifications and systemic deficiencies in autopsy documentation. The 70-page report (PDF), initiated in 2021, examined 87 deaths that occurred during or shortly after restraint. In a shocking finding, the […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—In an effort to bolster the health of the Chesapeake Bay and stimulate economic growth, Governor Wes Moore this week signed the Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act into law. This bill represents a cornerstone of the Moore-Miller administration’s environmental and economic agenda. The act aims to modernize Maryland’s water quality and monitoring programs, promote regenerative agriculture practices, streamline aquaculture leasing, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to exercise extreme caution as severe flash flooding continues to impact parts of the state. Western Maryland, and particularly Allegany County, has experienced significant flooding due to heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations and emergency responses. Since midnight, the area has received an estimated 4.65 inches of rainfall, with more expected. The North Branch Potomac […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With National Police Week starting on May 11 and the median annual salary for a police officer reaching over $77,000, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst States to Be a Police Officer. Maryland came in a No. 5 on the list this year. The state was ranked No. 6 last year […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market had its ninth-best single-month performance in April 2025, generating $6,359,834 in contributions to the state. Through the first 10 months of FY2025 (July 2024 through April 2025), sports wagering has contributed $71,950,528 to the state compared to $47,591,697 for the same period in FY2024. The state’s share of sports wagering proceeds is directed to the […]