TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks has announced several Earth Day activities that will be happening this weekend. Sunday, April 27, 2025 is the annual Earth Day Festival at the Baltimore County Ag Center and Farm Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly event includes demonstrations and activities, a seed swap, plant sales, hayrides, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has fallen for the second week in a row, according to GasBuddy. This decline is attributed to a drop in oil prices, which have been impacted by geopolitical events and concerns about the global economy. The national average gas price fell 3.4 cents to $3.10 per gallon, as per GasBuddy’s data. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A new analysis of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge has found that neither span currently meets modern risk thresholds for ship strikes, and Maryland Transportation Authority officials are responding. “According to publicly available bridge data, available on the Federal Highway Administration’s website, the Bay Bridge has been inspected annually, for more than 30 years, and found to be in safe […]
BALTIMORE, MD—At long last, Orioles fans in Baltimore will be able to stream the team’s games without a cable television subscription. Beginning Monday, April 21, 2025, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) will begin offering a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) streaming option called MASN+. Fans can subscribe for $19.99/month or $89.99 for the remainder of the 2025 regular season to receive 24/7 MASN […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to his role in a swatting conspiracy that targeted law enforcement and emergency services across the United States. Owen Jarboe, 19, of Hagerstown, admitted to participating in a swatting scheme from December 2023 to January 18, 2024, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. Swatting […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has wrapped up his official visit to South Korea, where he spent the final full day of his international trade and investment mission promoting economic growth and workforce development. Focusing on expanding Maryland’s aerospace technology and engineering industries, the governor and his delegation engaged in a series of high-profile meetings and visits. The highlight of the […]
UPDATE: This event is now full, but other opportunities with GVC are available online here. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Gunpowder Valley Conservancy is preparing to celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up the community. GVC will host a park and stream cleanup in Middle River from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Volunteer will meet at […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Electricity customers in Maryland and across the PJM region are bracing for significant bill increases due to delays in connecting new power generation and surging electricity demand, according to a new report by Synapse Energy Economics. The study (PDF), commissioned by Evergreen Action, highlights a looming cost crisis driven by grid interconnection bottlenecks and calls for urgent reforms to […]