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Maryland Department of Transportation releases $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has released its $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget for fiscal years 2025-30. The budget fully funds and revives projects that prioritize safety and reliability while driving economic growth statewide. “Maryland deserves and demands to have a safe and reliable transportation system that is accessible for all to use and helps drive our ability […]

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Maryland Freedom Caucus launches

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Seven of Maryland’s House of Delegates members on Tuesday launched the Maryland Freedom Caucus as the thirteenth group of legislators to join this national movement. “Thirteen is a poignant number in Maryland, being one of the original thirteen colonies that banded together to fight for their independence from an oppressive, authoritarian government,” Maryland Freedom Caucus said in a press […]

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Anne Arundel County husband and wife are Maryland’s newest lottery millionaires

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland has a new pair of lottery millionaires.  The married Anne Arundel County couple say they went a little nuts when they realized that had won $1 million via the Millionaire’s Club scratch-off game. “There’s an important day in our lives that we celebrate by buying each other a handful of scratch tickets,” the husband told Maryland Lottery officials. […]

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Taquitos sold at ALDI recalled over metal contamination concerns

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BALTIMORE, MD—A brand of frozen chicken and cheese taquitos has been recalled over concerns about potential metal contamination, a federal agency announced. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bestway Sandwiches Inc. recalled around 24,870 pounds of the taquitos, which may be contaminated with pieces of metal. The recalled product was sold at ALDI grocery stores […]

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Maryland casinos generate $164.1 million in gaming revenue during December

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $164,105,250 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2024, a decrease of $1,523,913 (-0.9%) compared to December 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during December 2024 totaled $69,837,949, a decrease of $357,058 (-0.5%) compared to December 2023. The December 2024 contributions included $50,413,308 to the Education Trust Fund, a […]

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Middle River, Essex shops sell winning $100K scratch-offs as Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.15 billion

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Lottery-mania is in the air as three winning scratch-off tickets were sold in eastern Baltimore County and the Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.15 billion. $100,000 Christmas Win Shocks Baltimore Man They fully expected the holiday get-together with friends to be full of fun and laughter, a Baltimore man told Lottery officials this week. He and his wife were […]

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Edgewood man convicted of attempted murder following shooting at Harford Mall

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BEL AIR, MD—On December 11, 2024, an Edgewood man was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder following a four-day jury trial in the Circuit Court for Harford County. Wesley Larry Lyons Jr., was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, two counts of illegal possession of a regulated firearm […]

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Maryland casinos generate $158.1 million in gaming revenue during November

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $158,122,302 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2024, an increase of $403,808 (0.3%) compared to November 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during November 2024 totaled $68,879,589, an increase of $2,729,307 (4.2%) compared to November 2023. The November 2024 contributions included $49,682,786 to the Education Trust Fund, an […]

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