BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for central Maryland. The watch will remain in effect until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6 and covers Carroll County, Harford County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, and Cecil County. Damaging winds and isolated large hail are the main threats associated with any storms that develop Forecasters […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $170,270,670 in revenue from slot machines and table games during August 2025. The statewide total was down $3,653,847 (-2.1%) compared to August 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during August 2025 totaled $72,752,422, a decrease of $906,021 (-1.2%) compared to August 2024. The August 2025 contributions included $52,406,595 to the Education Trust […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in two armed commercial robberies and a carjacking in November 2022, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced. U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced John Hyman, 21, of Baltimore, followed by three years of supervised release. Co-defendant Devin Grimes previously […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Maryland State Board of Education on Friday announced seven finalists for the 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year award. The winner will be named at a gala on Sept. 26 in Hunt Valley. The finalists, selected from a group of 24 local school system teachers of the year, represent seven […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Five Below, the popular extreme-value retailer, is set to open its newest store in northeast Baltimore, the company announced. Located at The Alameda, 5600 The Alameda (21239), the store will offer a wide array of products, with most items priced between $1 and $5. The selection spans eight “worlds”: Style, Room, Sports, Tech, Create, Party, Candy, and New & […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A new survey from financial media company MarketBeat.com found that Old Bay Seasoning is Maryland’s most-loved homegrown brand, beating out other iconic local products. The survey of 3,015 Maryland residents asked them to name the products that inspired the most state pride. Old Bay, the iconic spice blend created in Baltimore in 1939, took the top spot. Known for […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A major section of the Jones Falls Expressway (I-83) will close on Saturday to accommodate the Maryland Cycling Classic, an event that is expected to create heavy traffic and delays across downtown Baltimore. The southbound lanes of the Jones Falls Expressway will be closed at the Maryland Avenue exit from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Wednesday to accelerate housing production and improve affordability across Maryland, aiming to tackle a statewide housing shortage of 96,000 units. The order, titled “Housing Starts Here,” seeks to streamline the development process and increase the supply of available homes. It follows a 2024 legislative package from the Moore-Miller Administration focused on removing […]