MONKTON, MD—The Harford County Health Department confirmed Friday that a groundhog found in the Monkton area tested positive for the rabies virus. The confirmation came from the Maryland Department of Health on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The rabid groundhog was discovered near the 3500-block of Jarrettsville Pike in Monkton, potentially exposing individuals and pets in the surrounding vicinity. While simply […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced it will host its annual “Let’s Talk Tech” event on Aug. 18, highlighting the state’s commitment as a “Technology First State” for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The virtual event, running from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., will showcase a range of technologies designed to support greater independence. The event […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Tropical Storm Erin, churning across the central Atlantic, is on track to become the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season’s first major hurricane by this weekend, with forecasters urging residents along the U.S. East Coast, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic states, to stay vigilant as the storm’s path remains uncertain. As of 5 a.m. EDT Thursday, August 14, 2025, the National Hurricane […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library, in partnership with the Baltimore County Department of Health, has announced it will offer free naloxone at all 19 of its branches. The medication, which can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, will be available in receptacles for public access. The initiative is part of an ongoing effort to combat the opioid […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A mysterious glowing object illuminated the night sky over the East Coast on Tuesday, sparking widespread speculation of UFOs and extraterrestrial activity, but officials confirmed the spectacle was the result of a classified rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Residents from Massachusetts to Maryland reported sightings of a bright, spiraling light around 10:30 p.m. EDT on August 12, with […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak tonight, Aug. 12, into the early hours of Wednesday, Aug. 13, delighting skywatchers across the Northern Hemisphere, including those in the Mid-Atlantic region. Despite a waning gibbous moon that may dim fainter meteors, astronomers expect up to 50 to 100 “shooting stars” per hour under ideal conditions, with 10 to 20 […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a new $2 million initiative to make battery storage more accessible for residents and business owners, aiming to lower electricity costs and improve grid resilience. The new Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Program, redefined from a previous tax credit, will offer rebates to cover the costs of purchasing and installing battery energy storage […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $7,252,318 in contributions to the state during July 2025. Sports bettors in Maryland wagered $364,075,296 during the month and won back $319,514,522 in prizes. Sportsbook operators held 12.2% of the handle. Retail sports wagering operators pay 15% of their taxable proceeds to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Mobile […]