The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has issued a reminder for a scam that has been ongoing for a while, “REMINDER: SCAM ALERT! Ongoing SMS (text) phishing attacks claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls (see example). Report these incidents directly to FBI at ic3.gov”
Some areas in Western Maryland have already passed their peak foliage for the season, while regions on the Eastern Shore, Central Maryland, and Southern Maryland are nearing their midpoint in leaf change, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
On Friday, Governor Wes Moore announced $60.5 million in federal and state funding to support victim services across Maryland, aiming to enhance resources for crime victims through a competitive grant process that includes new service providers and broader geographic reach.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning residents to be cautious of charity scams during hurricane relief efforts for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, offering tips to ensure donations reach legitimate organizations. (more…)
Pusser’s Caribbean Grille and Oasis Marina’s management has announced that after 30 years on the waterfront in Annapolis, Pusser’s will be relocating to the Lighthouse Point Marina in Baltimore’s Canton Neighborhood and plans to open in the Spring of 2025.
Baltimore Police have announced that an arrest warrant has been issued for 24-year-old John Callis of Baltimore following the brutal assault that was captured in the now-viral video of Callis assaulting two Washington Commanders fans following last Sunday’s Ravens/Commanders game.
For Reader’s Digest’s eight ‘Nicest Places in America’ annual contest, the magazine started by asking readers to be “scouts around the country and send us your nominations for the nicest places you know.” The magazine’s editorial team vets each place carefully, whittling down the list with the help of its panel of judges (including the Today’s Show Al Roker) “who know a thing or two about niceness themselves.” This year, the list included one place in Maryland.
On Wednesday, Governor Wes Moore, alongside Maryland’s congressional delegation, announced $13.9 million in federal funding to enhance workforce development and postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities in Maryland. The funding, managed through the Maryland Department of Disabilities, aims to improve access to vocational resources, facilitate data sharing, and support better employment outcomes over the next five years. (more…)
The personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on Most & Least Politically Engaged States (2024), and Maryland came in as the #1 ranked politically engaged state in the country,
On Tuesday, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $27 million settlement with Precision Toxicology to resolve allegations of billing government health programs for unnecessary urine drug tests and offering kickbacks to physicians for referrals. The settlement includes oversight measures, with Maryland receiving $5.7 million and the whistleblower receiving $2.7 million. (more…)
A Maryland Lottery player recently purchased a $68,280-winning progressive jackpot ticket from a Wegmans in Columbia, MD. Full details below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)