Maryland Lottery creates new millionaire in Baltimore, two $100K winners sold

BALTIMORE, MD—A scratch-off ticket purchased in Baltimore has made one player a millionaire, headlining a week of major lottery wins across Maryland, according to a release from the Maryland Lottery. The $1 million-winning ticket was from the MONOPOLY X100 scratch-off game and was sold at York Road Plaza Wine and Spirits, located at 6360 York Road. In addition to the […]

Baltimore woman becomes Maryland’s newest lottery millionaire, winning $40K Mega Millions ticket sold in Rosedale

BALTIMORE, MD—Three Maryland lottery players are celebrating significant wins this week, with prizes ranging from $40,000 to $1 million, according to the lottery officials. A Baltimore woman, an avid fan of MONOPOLY™ games, was overcome with emotion after scratching off a $1 million prize on a $20 MONOPOLY™ X100 ticket. The winner, who claimed her prize on Aug. 12 at […]

Maryland State Fair returns for 144th year with rides, competitions, and live music

TIMONIUM, MD—The 144th Maryland State Fair, presented by Toyota, is set to bring three weekends of family-friendly entertainment, agricultural showcases, and live music to the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, starting August 21, 2025. Known as Maryland’s largest celebration of agriculture, the fair will feature carnival rides, livestock exhibits, competitive events, and a diverse concert lineup, offering something for visitors […]

Three public meetings to be held on Baltimore County Police Department’s proposed drone program

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is inviting members of the public to attend upcoming community input meetings regarding the proposed Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. This initiative, which is designed to complement the Department’s existing Aviation Team, aims to enhance public safety and emergency response capabilities through the strategic deployment of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). As part of […]

York Road reopened following massive water main break, sinkhole in Cockeysville

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—York Road has been reopened in Cockeysville/Hunt Valley following a massive water main break. The busy thoroughfare was shut down on July 18 between Ashland Road and Shawan Road after a 30-inch  water main ruptured near 11223 York Road, creating a sinkhole. Crews worked around-the-clock to repair the main and rebuild the road. As of Tuesday afternoon, July 22, […]

York Road shut down for emergency repairs

UPDATE 2: York Road has been fully reopened to traffic. UPDATE: Officials say repairs have been completed. York Road is expected to be partially reopened on Sunday, July 20th. Original story below… ——— COCKEYSVILLE, MD—A portion of York Road has been shut down in the Cockeysville/Hunt Valley area due to a water main break. On Friday morning, the Baltimore County […]

37-year-old killed in fatal Cockeysville hit-and-run, tips sought

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Baltimore County Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Sunday night in Cockeysville. Benjamin Ganger, 37, was struck while crossing York Road near Halesworth Road around 9:10 p.m., police said. The striking vehicle, an Acura TL, fled the scene. Ganger was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Detectives with the […]

MDOT SHA to resurface 3,400 lane miles of pavement across Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) announced that it plans to improve nearly 3,400 lane miles of pavement across the state through patching and resurfacing efforts during the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026, which begins July 1st. This initiative is funded by $143.2 million allocated for a six-year capital program. The funding was made possible by […]