KINGSVILLE, MD—Butcher & Bay by Geresbeck’s is taking a swipe at Cracker Barrel over its recent rebranding disaster. Earlier this month, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, known for its nostalgic Southern charm, unveiled a $700 million rebranding effort that included a new text-only logo, modernized restaurant decor, and menu updates aimed at attracting younger, diverse customers. The rebrand, led by […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore and President Donald Trump exchanged sharp words over crime in Baltimore this week, with Moore challenging Trump to visit the city and Trump threatening to deploy federal troops while suggesting he might withhold funds for rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. The feud escalated Sunday when Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Virginia man pleaded guilty this week to federal swatting and cyberstalking charges, admitting his role in an online group that coordinated false emergency calls designed to draw armed law enforcement responses to targeted locations. Evan Strauss, 27, of Moneta, Virginia, entered his plea in federal court in Baltimore, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney for the District […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The creator economy is exploding across America, but a harsh reality is emerging for those hoping to make TikTok a full-time career: your state’s cost of living could make or break your creator dreams. The team at content collaboration platform Planable analyzed TikTok income potential across all 50 states, comparing platform earnings to local average wages using U.S. Bureau […]
WASHINGTON, DC—The FBI is issuing a public warning about a significant increase in “ramp-and-dump” stock manipulation schemes targeting U.S. investors through social media platforms and messaging applications. The agency reports a 300% surge in victim complaints related to this type of fraud in 2025 compared to last year. These sophisticated schemes often lure investors into what appear to be legitimate […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Two men have been sentenced to prison in connection with a 2022 homicide that occurred in Middle River. Demetris Tyron Hollis, 21, and Deandre Antoine Wright, 21, were both sentenced on Friday in the Baltimore County Circuit Court to life without the possibility of parole for first-degree murder. On November 12, 2022, authorities responded to the 9900-block of Berliner […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Social media has become a major outlet for people to vent about their jobs, and TikTok is no exception. Hashtags like #WhyAmIHere, #MondayMisery, and #NotLivingTheDream might sound like jokes, but they often hide real frustration with work. A recent study by resume.io analyzed 50,000 TikTok posts to find out which cities in America have the most unhappy workers. By […]
TOWSON, MD—It’s graduation season and Baltimore County Public Schools officials have released the 2025 commencement ceremony schedule. While in-person seating will be limited at upcoming BCPS high school graduations, friends, extended family, and community members are invited to witness these milestone events via livestream. More than 7,000 students will graduate from BCPS this spring. All graduations will be held at […]