BALTIMORE, MD—The creator economy is exploding across America, but a harsh reality is emerging for those hoping to make TikTok a full-time career: your state’s cost of living could make or break your creator dreams. The team at content collaboration platform Planable analyzed TikTok income potential across all 50 states, comparing platform earnings to local average wages using U.S. Bureau […]
OCEAN CITY, MD—A North Carolina angler has shattered Maryland’s 30-year-old state record for false albacore, landing a 23.5-pound fish off the coast of Ocean City last week. Timothy K. Shaarda, 47, of Clayton, N.C., officially claimed the new state record in the Atlantic Division, surpassing the previous mark by a full pound. Shaarda’s record-breaking catch occurred on July 12 while […]
WASHINGTON—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Thursday issued an urgent warning to owners of certain 2020-2026 Volvo plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles, urging them to immediately complete an over-the-air safety recall addressing potential brake failure. NHTSA stated that without the recall remedy, affected vehicles could completely lose their ability to brake while driving downhill. One serious incident […]
WASHINGTON, DC—The FBI is issuing a public warning about a significant increase in “ramp-and-dump” stock manipulation schemes targeting U.S. investors through social media platforms and messaging applications. The agency reports a 300% surge in victim complaints related to this type of fraud in 2025 compared to last year. These sophisticated schemes often lure investors into what appear to be legitimate […]
TOWSON, MD—The Loop, Baltimore County’s free circulator service, has announced new hours of operation. As of June 30, 2025, The Loop will operate Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Loop operates on a purple route and an orange route. Routes and stops can be viewed online […]
UPDATE: A second community meeting has been added. It will be held on Thursday, August 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Randallstown Community Center, 3503 Resource Drive, Randallstown MD., 21133. Original story below… DUNDALK, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking public input on a proposed “Drones as First Responder” (DFR) program, designed to enhance emergency response and public […]
BALTIMORE, MD—For the first time in three weeks, the national average price of gasoline has risen, increasing 2.0 cents over the past week to $3.11 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports. Diesel prices also saw an uptick, climbing 3.2 cents to $3.676 per gallon. Despite the recent increase, the national average […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland has partnered with eight other Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states to solicit proposals for electric transmission projects aimed at improving grid reliability, fostering economic growth, and reducing electricity costs for consumers. Gov. Wes Moore announced this month that the state is participating in an “open sector” request for information, a key step in the Northeast States Collaborative’s strategic plan […]