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Keep Maryland Beautiful grants award $238,751 for 2025 conservation efforts

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Environmental Trust has approved 20 grants totaling $238,751 to be awarded for environmental education, community cleanup, tree planting, and beautification projects through the Keep Maryland Beautiful program. Presented annually since 1986, the grant program is managed by the Maryland Environmental Trust – a unit of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) – and administered on the department’s […]

Maryland casinos generate $155.2 million in gaming revenue during February

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $155,150,298 in revenue from slot machines and table games during February 2025, a decrease of $4,076,380 (-2.6%) compared to February 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during February 2025 totaled $65,225,418, a decrease of $2,569,575 (-3.8%) compared to February 2024. The February 2025 contributions included $47,094,585 to the Education Trust Fund, a […]

High-ranking MS-13 leader arrested in Maryland

Posted on March 4, 2025 by News Desk

BALTIMORE, MD—A high-ranking leader in the MS-13 transnational terrorist organization was arrested in Hyattsville, Maryland last month, according to authorities. David Alejandro Orellana-Aleman, 27, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI on February 27, 2025. He is charged in his home country with possession of firearm, extortion, and terrorist affiliation, ICE said in a press […]

Illegal car rallies in Maryland shut down, 5 arrested

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Five people were arrested and charged in connection with illegal car rallies that were held in Maryland over the weekend, according to the Maryland State Police. Members of the Maryland Car Rally Task Force began dismantling the car rallies around 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, and continued until 4 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, police said. The car […]

Two men arrested following armed road rage incidents in Baltimore County, Prince George’s County

Posted on February 20, 2025 by News Desk

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested and seized loaded firearms from two men following two separate alleged armed road rage incidents in Baltimore County and Prince George’s County. The two suspects have been identified as William Shockey, 71, of Baltimore, and Charles Provost, 70, of College Park. Shockey is charged with first and second-degree assault and related firearm offenses. He […]

Maryland considers sugary drink tax

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland lawmakers are considering a new tax on sugary drinks that would raise nearly $500 million annually, potentially making it the first state to impose a $0.02-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages. The proposed legislation, House Bill 1469, dubbed the “For our Kids Act,” aims to fund free school meals, child care subsidies, and the state’s general fund. The bill, […]

DC man sentenced to 22 years in prison for role in armed robberies of Maryland cell phone stores

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Washington, D.C. man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in robbing four cell phone stores across Maryland at gunpoint, officials say. Xavier Jones, 26, was involved in robberies at Verizon and AT&T stores in Baltimore County, Howard County, and Prince George’s County, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. During the robberies, Jones and his accomplices […]

Maryland Farm & Harvest to visit locations in Baltimore, Prince George’s, and Frederick counties during February 18 episode

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Public Television’s original series Maryland Farm & Harvest, now in its 12th season, will feature farms and locations in Baltimore County, Prince George’s County, and Frederick County during an episode premiering on Tuesday, February 18. A preview of the new episode can be found on the series’ webpage at https://www.mpt.org/farm. Maryland Farm & Harvest airs on Tuesdays at […]

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