BALTIMORE, MD—A Parkville man has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award from Maryland’s FishMaryland program. The FishMaryland program recognizes anglers who catch and release ten trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland waters. Jeffrey Spicer achieved the milestone on March 16, 2024, when he caught a 32.25-inch Chesapeake Channa (northern snakehead) near Aberdeen. Spicer, who learned about the program from […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has slightly increased after falling earlier this week, remaining just below its level from a week ago at $3.13 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This price is still 3.1 cents higher than last month but a significant 43.0 cents lower than a year ago. Diesel prices have also decreased by 3.2 […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Get ready to embark on a sweet adventure! Maryland’s Best, the state’s marketing program connecting consumers to local farmers, officially launched the 2025 Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail last week week at Misty Meadows Farm Creamery in Washington County. The trail features 14 on-farm creameries across the state, offering a delightful taste of Maryland’s dairy industry. These creameries stretch […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and the District and Circuit Courts will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, parking meters free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables and yard […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Chesapeake Bay blue crab population has fallen to its second-lowest level in history, according to a new survey, raising concerns about the health of the iconic species. The joint survey, conducted by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Maryland Department of Natural Resources, found an estimated 238 million blue crabs in 2025, just shy of the all-time […]
BALTIMORE, MD—NOAA’s National Weather Service is forecasting above-normal hurricane activity for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. The agency predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. This forecast calls for a range of 13 to 19 named […]
BALTIMORE, MD—In a surprise move, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will now only recommend COVID-19 vaccines for adults aged 65 and older, as well as individuals at risk of severe illness. This decision marks a significant shift from the current recommendation of annual vaccination for everyone aged six months and older. The FDA stated that manufacturers will now […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A massive data breach has exposed the login credentials of 184 million users, including email addresses and passwords, putting a wide range of online accounts at risk. Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered the publicly accessible database, which contained 47.42 GB of unencrypted data, and reported it to Website Planet. The exposed database contained a variety of sensitive information, including […]