Three Marylanders achieve Master Angler status in FishMaryland program

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has honored three anglers—Andrew Reier of Glen Arm, Ryan Kaler of Pasadena, and Jake Prior of Perry Hall—as the latest Master Anglers in its FishMaryland program. The trio earned the prestigious milestone by catching 10 different species of trophy-size fish, bringing the total number of Master Anglers to 23 since the program’s inception […]

Orioles to celebrate 30th anniversary of Cal Ripken Jr.’s record-breaking 2,131st consecutive game

BALTIMORE, MD— The Baltimore Orioles will honor National Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr., on September 6, 2025, marking the 30th anniversary of his record-breaking 2,131st consecutive game, which surpassed Lou Gehrig’s long-standing mark. The celebration, set for the team’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at 7:05 p.m. ET, will feature a star-studded pregame ceremony, throwback tributes, and […]

Sports wagering contributes $7.2 million to state of Maryland during July

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 […]

Lottery, casinos, sports wagering contribute $1.589 billion to Maryland in FY2025

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery and the state’s various gaming operations generated a combined $1.589 billion for state programs and services in Fiscal Year 2025, which ran from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. This total comes from a combination of lottery profits, casino contributions, and revenue from sports wagering and daily fantasy sports. The largest portion of this contribution […]

Pennsylvania angler breaks Maryland blueline tilefish record

OCEAN CITY, MD—A Pennsylvania angler has broken the state record for blueline tilefish, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Dominic Vuotto of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, caught a 21.3-pound blueline tilefish on July 26 while fishing offshore near Washington Canyon. It was Vuotto’s first time fishing, according to a press release from the DNR. Vuotto was fishing aboard the charter […]

Baltimore Metropolitan Council receives grant for bicycle helmets amid rising crashes

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Metropolitan Council has been awarded a $30,800 grant from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office to bolster its Bicycle Helmet Project, an initiative aimed at reducing bicycle-related injuries and fatalities in the region. The funding will allow BMC to purchase bicycle helmets for distribution during public outreach events. This project is a key component of […]

Maryland Cycling Classic debuts new 2025 circuit course entirely within Baltimore City

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Cycling Classic will make history on Saturday, September 6, 2025 by debuting a new 17.9-mile circuit course for both men’s and women’s professional races, held entirely within the city limits of Baltimore. The event marks the first time America’s top professional cycling race will feature men’s and women’s competitions on the same day. “We’re excited to welcome […]