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 […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Marylanders seeking vital state benefits can now apply for multiple programs through a single, mobile-friendly online application, Governor Wes Moore announced this week. The new “Maryland Benefits One Application” aims to streamline access to critical services like Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, WIC, and energy assistance. “Today, we take a big step forward in our work to ensure that Marylanders can […]
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 […]
TOWSON, MD—The Loop, Baltimore County’s free circulator service, has announced new hours of operation. As of June 30, 2025, The Loop will operate Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Loop operates on a purple route and an orange route. Routes and stops can be viewed online […]
DUNDALK, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking public input on a proposed “Drones as First Responder” (DFR) program, designed to enhance emergency response and public safety. The department announced Monday that it will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, August 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Sollers Point Multi-Purpose Center, located at 323 Sollers Point Road in […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal has released its 2024 Annual Fire Fatality Report, featuring a complete redesign that offers interactive graphics and county-level breakdowns to enhance public understanding of fire-related deaths across the state. The report details 73 fire-related fatalities recorded in Maryland during 2024. It provides insights into contributing factors such as the absence of […]
TOWSON, MD—Julie Henn, an elected member of the Baltimore County Board of Education, has been appointed to the re-established Maryland Student Data Privacy Council, the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) announced this week. Henn will serve as MABE’s representative on the council, which was re-established by Senate Bill 325 and is tasked with studying the Student Data Privacy […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Cyber Maryland, the state’s initiative for workforce development in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), information technology and related fields, has officially transitioned to the Maryland Department of Labor. The move, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025, marks a new phase for the program after its incubation at the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The transition underscores Maryland’s commitment to cultivating a […]