Joppatowne woman buys winning $500,000 Powerball ticket in Middle River

BALTIMORE, MD—A Harford County woman is keeping a family tradition alive after her late father’s love for the lottery led her to a $500,000 Powerball Double Play win. The Joppatowne resident, who chose to remain anonymous and go by the nickname “Brown Eyed Girl,” claimed her prize on Wednesday at Maryland Lottery headquarters. She said her father had a passion […]

Winning $500,000 Powerball ticket sold in Middle River as jackpot keeps rolling

BALTIMORE, MD—A Powerball Double Play ticket sold in Middle River is worth $500,000 after matching five numbers in Monday night’s drawing, the Maryland Lottery announced Tuesday. The ticket was purchased at Bernie’s Liquors, located at 1414 Martin Blvd. The lucky ticket holder will receive a half-million-dollar prize, missing out on the $10 million top prize by not matching the red […]

State Highway Administration begins first Operation Clean Sweep Maryland litter campaign of 2025 season

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has begun its first Operation Clean Sweep Maryland of 2025. The effort will continue through Friday, March 29, 2025. Although litter pickup is a routine part of daily roadway maintenance, Operation Clean Sweep Maryland is an all-hands on deck litter pickup and debris removal effort held multiple times throughout the state […]

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

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 […]

State Highway Administration to upgrade traffic barriers along Route 40 in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will upgrade concrete traffic barriers along US 40 (Pulaski Highway) between MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) and Middle River Road in the Middle River area of Baltimore County beginning Thursday, October 24. The $1.2 million traffic safety enhancement project will be complete early spring 2025, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 a.m. […]

State Highway Administration to host informational workshop on pedestrian safety initiatives along Eastern Boulevard

ESSEX, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a public informational workshop next month to discuss pedestrian access and safety in northeastern Baltimore County. The workshop will take place 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 and will provide information on proposals to improve pedestrian access and safety along MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) between MD […]

Amtrak to clean up graffiti, overgrowth at Middle River train bridge

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Amtrak has agreed to clean up unsightly graffiti and overgrowth from a train bridge in Middle River, according to Delegate Ryan Nawrocki. “One of my top priorities is addressing long standing issues in our communities,” said Delegate Nawrocki. “I’m happy to announce that Amtrak has agreed to a request that I spearheaded along with Delegate Szeliga, Senator Jennings, […]