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Governor Moore announces $25.5 million for bicycle, pedestrian projects across Maryland

Posted on September 15, 2023September 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $25.5 million in grants for 40 bicycle, pedestrian and trail projects across Maryland. The Fiscal Year 2024 grants include $20.8 million in federal funding for 22 projects through the Transportation Alternatives Program and the Recreational Trails Program, and $4.7 million in state funding for 18 projects through the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Kim …

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Sportsbook opens at Greene Turtle in Canton

Posted on September 4, 2023September 1, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission has today issued a sports wagering facility license to Canton Gaming, LLC, and its operator partner Parx Interactive Maryland, Inc. The betParx sportsbook is operating at the Greene Turtle restaurant in the Canton section of Baltimore (3803 Boston Street). On Aug. 28 and Aug. 30, Canton Gaming and Parx successfully completed controlled …

Around Maryland, Business, Entertainment

Powerball jackpot roll ends with two Maryland millionaires

Posted on July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—While the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot was won last night on a ticket sold in California, the July 19 drawing produced two Maryland tickets worth $1 million each. In addition, one ticket sold in Maryland was a third-tier winner with the Power Play option, delivering a $100,000 prize, and there were two other third-tier tickets in Maryland worth $50,000 …

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Maryland State Police to increase patrols, enforcement over Independence Day weekend

Posted on June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police will bolster enforcement efforts over the Fourth of July weekend to prevent dangerous driving behaviors as a record number of motorists are expected to travel this holiday. State troopers from 23 barracks, including members of the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort Team, known as the SPIDRE team, will be focusing enforcement efforts on impaired driving, …

Baltimore Police Operation Washout 20230602

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Maryland’s ‘Operation Washout’ results in 95 fugitive arrests

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, District of Maryland, and task force partners conducted a large-scale, multi-agency law enforcement operation focused on apprehending violent fugitives and wanted gang members throughout the month of May, arresting dozens of violent offenders throughout Maryland. Operation Washout – Maryland resulted in a total of 95 fugitive arrests, including 17 …

Around Maryland, Education

Maryland State Board, Department of Education recognize 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year

Posted on May 24, 2023May 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury joined the newly selected 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year in a special recognition on Tuesday at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Each local education agency (LEA) selects a local Teacher of the Year, who exemplifies outstanding work as an educator. “Maryland’s educators work tirelessly …

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Forever Maryland awards 2023 Keep Maryland Beautiful grants totaling $92,000

Posted on March 21, 2023March 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Forever Maryland this week announced that 31 grants totaling $92,000 have been awarded to support environmental education, community cleanup, and beautification projects through the Keep Maryland Beautiful program. The annual grants are funded by the Maryland Environmental Trust, Forever Maryland, and Maryland Department of Transportation. The grants are administered by Forever Maryland; it is the oldest program of the …

Waldorf MD $1.5 Million Lottery Winner 20230110

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Waldorf construction worker is Maryland’s newest lottery millionaire

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WALDORF, MD—A Charles County construction worker, who nicknamed himself “Trouble,” is having anything but that after winning $1,540,418 in the FAST PLAY Hit the Jackpot! game. He becomes the second-largest winner in a progressive jackpot game since FAST PLAY’s debut in February 2020. The Waldorf resident regularly plays Hit the Jackpot! and purchased his lucky ticket at US Fuel in …