BOWIE, MD—Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced that it will permanently close Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland at the end of the 2025 season. The decision comes after the company determined that the parks do not align with its long-term growth strategy. The 500-acre property will be marketed for redevelopment as part of Six Flags’ ongoing […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland man has pleaded guilty to his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $1 million in unemployment benefits, authorities say. Mervyn Fombe Abiko, 35, of Prince George’s County, was involved in a conspiracy to impersonate victims and submit fraudulent unemployment insurance claims from February 2020 through February 2021, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Abiko […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A total of 11 Maryland Lottery players in the state won prizes of $50,000 or more in the past week, including a $100,000 winner in Reisterstown, a $57,777 winner in Cockeysville, and $50,000 prizes in Aberdeen, Arnold, Baltimore (3), Bowie, Parkville, Pikesville, and Middle River. Across Maryland, and across all games, the Lottery paid more than $25.7 million in […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Three people were arrested and five car rallies were prevented from happening across Maryland on New Year’s Eve thanks to a joint task force, according to the Maryland State Police. The rallies planned roadway shutdowns and disruptive car-related activities in industrial areas, public streets, and parking lots across Prince George’s County, and Baltimore. Members of the Maryland Car Rally […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The big $1.22 billion Mega Millions prize may have been won in California, but Maryland saw 11 winners of $10,000 or more from the multi-state jackpot game in the past week, as well as a $1 million winner in Towson on a scratch-off ticket, and 10 winning Pick 5 tickets worth a half a million dollars, all sold December […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Prince George’s County resident who plays Maryland Lottery games once or twice a year has her mom to thank for her $1.8 million win in an October 28 drawing. The Bowie woman was at the gas station when her mom talked her into buying a random ticket for a random game. That random ticket was a jackpot winner […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The 2024 Olympic Games are here. The opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Games take place in Paris, France on Friday, July 26, with TV coverage beginning at noon EDT on NBC. Who to root for in Paris? Here is a list of the Olympic athletes from Maryland participating in the Summer Games: The full schedule of events can […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The FBI and local law enforcement partners are investigating a surge of armed robberies, known as “jugging” crimes, at financial institutions in Maryland. At least 21 bank and ATM customers have been victimized by these crimes just in the first week of July. “Jugging” refers to a crime in which a suspect, or group of suspects, targets customers believed […]