MDOT opens $2M bikeways grant application

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that applications are open for up to $2 million in funding for projects that will enhance safety and improve bicycling infrastructure across the state. The Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Grant Program funds projects that create networks of bicycle infrastructure improvements, including trail connections, on-road bicycle facilities, and last-mile connections. The grant […]

MASN to offer direct-to-consumer streaming of Orioles, Nationals games

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 […]

Great Moments to hold public autograph signing with Adley Rutschman in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Great Moments, Inc. will be holding a public autograph signing with Adley Rutschman in Nottingham. The Orioles’ All-Star catcher will sign autographs on Monday, May 12, 2025 (time: TBA). Autograph pricing is as follows: Flat (Up to 16×20) / Baseball – $169.00 Deluxe / Equipment – $199.00 Inscription – $59.00 Authentication – $10.00 If you are unable to attend […]

Sports wagering contributes $4.4 million to state of Maryland during March

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $4,419,403 in contributions to the state during March 2025. Through the first nine months of Fiscal Year 2025 (July 2024 through March 2025), sports wagering has contributed $65,590,694 to the state compared to $41,905,251 for the same period in FY2024. The state’s share of sports wagering proceeds is directed to the Blueprint for Maryland’s […]

Maryland Lottery and Gaming directs commodity traders to halt sports event contracts

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission on Monday issued letters to commodity trading businesses KalshiEX, LLC (Kalshi), Robinhood Derivatives, LLC (Robinhood) and North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (doing business as Crypto.com), directing them to stop offering sports event contracts in Maryland. Maryland Lottery and Gaming informed the three companies that the sports event prediction markets they offer via […]

Orioles to welcome University of Maryland men’s, women’s basketball stars for ceremonial first pitches on opening day

UPDATE: The first pitch has been moved up to 2:35 p.m. due to predicted inclement weather. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Orioles will recognize the accomplishments of the University of Maryland Terrapins’ men’s and women’s basketball teams during the club’s Home Opener on Monday, March 31, 2025. From the men’s team, the Orioles will welcome Baltimore’s own Derik Queen […]

Traffic modifications announced for Baltimore Orioles opening day home game

UPDATE: The first pitch has been moved up to 2:35 p.m. due to predicted inclement weather. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore City Department of Transportation is advising local motorists of the traffic and parking modifications that will be implemented for the Baltimore Orioles opening day game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Baltimore Orioles will play their home […]

Harford County angler earns Maryland Master Angler Milestone Award

DARLINGTON, MD—A lifelong Harford County fisherman has become the 18th person to earn a Master Angler Milestone Award since the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program started in 2019. Thomas Over Jr., 30, of Darlington, achieved the milestone by catching and releasing ten trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland waters. Over, who grew up in Jarrettsville and moved […]