Board of Public Works approves agreement to transfer ownership of Pimlico Race Course to State of Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The state of Maryland has purchased the Pimlico Race Course ahead of the 2024 Preakness Stakes.  The agreement between the state and the current owner of the race track, The Stronach Group, will see the transfer of ownership of Pimlico to the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority. Terms under the master agreement include the transfer of ownership of Pimlico […]

Spring Fling Mega Pet Adopt-a-Thon to be held in Baltimore this month

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore-area residents looking to add a new furry friend to their families may want to head to Pimlico later this month. On Saturday, April 20, Baltimore County Animal Services will join BARCS, the Maryland SPCA, and the Baltimore Humane Society for an extra special “mega” adoption event at Pimlico Race Course. The Spring Fling Mega Adopt-a-Thon will be held […]

Maryland Department of Health to distribute masks at various COVID-19 test sites throughout the summer

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday announced that it will distribute free masks for Marylanders who visit state-run COVID-19 test sites at specified dates and locations throughout the summer, starting at the Baltimore Convention Center COVID-19 testing site on Wednesday, July 29 at 8 a.m. The free mask events are part of the #MasksOnMaryland campaign to encourage all […]

Governor Hogan: Baltimore-Washington corridor designated emerging COVID-19 hotspot [VIDEO]

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday afternoon held a news conference from the Baltimore Convention Center in which he provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Hogan said that the makeshift field hospital at the Convention Center would be utilized for COVID-19 patients who needed to complete their care and fully recover. The makeshift hospital reduces the amount of […]