Sports wagering contributes $3.2 million to State of Maryland during September

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks that operated during September 2023 combined to generate $3,231,427 in contributions to the state. Each sportsbook contributes 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Statewide handle in September totaled $442,450,666, with mobile handle accounting for 95.1% of the total at $420,957,789. Mobile […]

Protest planned for Tuesday’s meeting of Baltimore County Board of Education

TOWSON, MD—A local parent group is organizing a protest to be held at Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Board of Education of Baltimore County. The Parental Alliance for Safer Schools in Baltimore County (PASS) is planning a peaceful protest due to the new gender/bathroom/locker room rules adopted by Baltimore County Public Schools. The LGBTQ+ guidance that was adopted by BCPS […]

Officials to break ground on Hazelwood Skate Park this month

OVERLEA, MD—Local officials will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Baltimore County’s newest skate park later this month. Ground will officially be broken on Hazelwood Skate Park at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Special guests will include County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Councilman Mike Ertel, and Bob Smith, director of Baltimore County Recreation and Parks. The new skate park will […]

Orioles announce ‘Soak It In’ postseason events throughout Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Orioles on Monday announced plans for a series of “Soak It In” events leading up to the start of the 2023 Postseason. Beginning Tuesday, October 3, fans will have the opportunity to meet the Oriole Bird and Mr. Splash while showing off their Oriole pride at events throughout Birdland. A complete list of events follows: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 […]

Governor Moore orders Maryland flag to be lowered in honor of Hall of Fame Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland flag to be lowered to half-staff to honor the life and legacy of Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson. “We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Brooks Robinson,” the Robinson family said in a statement on September 26th. “An integral part of our Orioles Family since 1955, he […]

Shots fired following high school football game in Harford County

EDGEWOOD, MD—Police are investigating after shots were fired after a high school football game in Harford County on Friday night. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office reports that, after the football game at Edgewood High School, deputies quickly responded to a report of a shooting that occurred as students were leaving the area. Authorities say the shots were fired near the […]

Orioles clinch AL East title with win No. 100, announce new 30-year lease at OPACY

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Orioles have claimed the AL East title, something the club hasn’t done in 9 years. Eleven days after securing a postseason berth for the first time since 2016, Baltimore accomplished its next goal on Thursday night. For the 10th time in team history — and the first since 2014 — the Orioles won the AL East title […]