BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $157,055,925 in revenue from slot machines and table games during February 2023, Maryland Lottery and Gaming announced on Monday. The total represents a decrease of $5,909,379 (-3.6%) compared to February 2022. Casino gaming contributions to the state in February 2023 totaled $66,923,277, a decrease of $1,313,782 (-1.9%) compared to February 2022. Contributions to …
BALTIMORE, MD—The nation’s average price of gasoline is back on the rise, climbing 3.5 cents from a week ago to $3.36 per gallon this week according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 6.5 cents from a month ago and 69.3 cents …
BALTIMORE, MD—A man has been convicted on robbery charges while he was on parole for a Baltimore County murder case. On Thursday, March 2, a jury found Kelly Franklin guilty of three counts of robbery from events that occurred on September 16, 2021. Last month, Franklin was convicted of motor vehicle theft in relation to a carjacking from the night …
BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week attended the U.S. House Democratic Caucus’ Issues Conference in Baltimore, rallying U.S. House Democrats on patriotism. Under this year’s theme, “People Over Politics,” the governor and House Democrats welcomed Joe Biden to celebrate unity, delivering results, and defending democracy for the American people. “Real patriotism isn’t about chanting or waving a flag around; it’s …
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect for all of central Maryland from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. Forecasters say gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. …
BALTIMORE, MD—Video footage has been released from a fatal February crash in Baltimore that killed one pedestrian and caused a building collapse. The surreal incident played out on February 8 after police tried to pull over a stolen Hyundai Sonata, according to the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. The Sonata sped down North Wolfe Street at high speeds and crashed into …
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore on Wednesday announced $13.4 million to support projects that create or preserve affordable rental housing units, awarded Wednesday morning during the Board of Public Works meeting. The board approved requests from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to provide $10.4 million through the Rental Housing Works Program and $3 million from the …
BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Wednesday announced that Home Chef, an online and in-store meal solutions company, will establish a new manufacturing and distribution center in Baltimore City, creating more than 500 new full-time jobs in the community by 2024. The Maryland Department of Commerce and Baltimore Development Corporation worked proactively with Home Chef to assist with project costs, location …