TOWSON, MD—A message in a bottle sent by a Towson man in 2008 has washed ashore in Australia. The bottle appeared on the shores of Peterborough after it made its way from Brazil over the course of sixteen years. A local man, by the name of Tony, found the bottle last week while walking along the shore, according to news.au.com. […]
DELAWARE—Those who may be traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday should be aware of major delays along Interstate 95 in Delaware. Delaware Department of Transportation officials report that a dump truck with its bed raised that was traveling southbound on I-95 struck the Route 141 overpass bridge at around 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The collision caused damage to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland transportation officials are urging residents and visitors to prioritize safety during the Thanksgiving holiday travel season, as millions are expected to journey by road, rail, and air. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) encourages travelers to be mindful of increased traffic and plan their trips accordingly to ensure a safe journey. “As families and friends gather to celebrate […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The annual Thanksgiving travel survey from GasBuddy reveals that 72% of Americans are planning to hit the road for the holiday, marking a significant comeback from the pandemic years. This represents a 75% increase compared to 2023, when only 41% opted for road trips. The recent decline in gas prices is a contributing factor to the resurgence of road […]
BALTIMORE, MD—AAA forecasts that nearly 80 million Americans will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday, setting a new record for the busiest holiday travel period. This projection, released on November 18, 2024, represents a 1.7 million increase from last year and surpasses pre-pandemic levels. The surge in travel is attributed to strong post-pandemic demand for reunions with family and friends, according […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport set a record for passenger traffic in July 2024, with 2,667,660 travelers taking to the airport, breaking the previous record set in June, the state of Maryland announced in a press release on Monday, September 16th. “BWI Marshall Airport connects Maryland residents and businesses to the world,” said Governor Wes Moore. “This […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2024’s Most Fun States in America, to identify where residents and vacationers can enjoy the greatest variety and most cost-effective options for activities. WalletHub compared the 50 states across 26 key metrics. The data set ranges from movie costs to the accessibility of national parks to nightlife options per […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) has set a record for the most passengers in a single month, according to data released on Tuesday by the Maryland Department of Transportation. A total of 2,603,847 commercial passengers flew through BWI Marshall Airport in June, which is an 11% increase from the same month in 2023. The department also said […]