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Sports wagering contributes $6.3 million to state of Maryland during July
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $6,254,056 in contributions to the state from a handle of $333,269,669 during July 2024. Sports wagering contributions go to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs.
Gold bar scam prompts warning: "People are losing their life savings"
A new warning has been issued by Montgomery County law enforcement partners about a gold bar scam that steals residents' life savings. During a press conference Monday, State's Attorney John McCarthy said the widespread scam with links to China and India surfaced in Montgomery County over the last year or so, leading to at least seven victims and five arrests.How the gold bar scam worksThose running the scam pose as federal agents who cold call or use computer pop-up ads to lure victims, typically senior citizens.First, the thief convinces a victim to convert their money into gold bars. Then the victim...
Commodity Classic looks at safety and cultivation
CENTREVILLE — With good rain across the state last week for the first time since May, Maryland Farmers and others were excited for the 26th Maryland Commodity Classic. Taking home the prestigious Dr. James R. Miller Award this year was Queen Anne's County longtime farmer Gene Boyle. On July 25 — 426 people gathered at the Queen Anne's County 4-H Park for a busy and great event. The Maryland Grain Producers and Maryland Soybean Board welcomed farmers, check-off funded grantees, legislators, agribusinesses and sponsors. ...
Big Lots Closing 13 Stores In MD And VA
(Bowie, MD) — More than a dozen Big Lots stores in the DMV are closing as part of a belt-tightening move. The retailer says it needs to trim its underperforming stores to shore up its balance sheet. In the DC area, Big Lots locations in Bowie, Laurel and Lexington Park are on the chopping block in Maryland and stores in Manassas, Woodbridge and Fredericksburg are facing closure in Virginia. The company is still working out the final details.
Is wine better with food? Md. estate producer implementing new menu to find out
“Grape Escape ‘24,″ a PennLive tour of East Coast wineries, heads to Maryland this week to Windridge Vineyards in Darnestown. It’s a producer that opened for retail in 2019 and today has a portfolio of 16 wines, predominantly dry, that includes several sparklings and a port. Robert...
The Eating is Great During RAMW’s Summer Restaurant Week, Aug. 12 to 18
RAMW's Summer Restaurant Week offers more than 350 restaurants representing 75 cuisines in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, offering special meal deals and opportunities to explore the culinary scene. The post The Eating is Great During RAMW’s Summer Restaurant Week, Aug. 12 to 18 appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Howard County Restaurant Weeks is back Aug. 12-25
Howard County Restaurant and Craft Beverages Weeks is back, Aug. 12-25. Featuring 41 restaurants and craft breweries, the two-week event is a celebration showcasing the exceptional culinary expertise of the county’s local restaurants, according to Visit Howard County. The concept of Restaurant Week originated in New York City in the early nineties, according to Visit Howard County. In 2008, ...
Harford County officials break ground on Riverside Fire Station in Belcamp
Harford County officials broke ground July 31 for a new fire station in Belcamp. Here are the details provided by the Harford County government:. Harford Breaks Ground on New Riverside Fire Station in Belcamp. BEL AIR, Md., (Aug. 6, 2024) – Harford County officials broke ground July 31 for a...
Green Lane Bridge to temporarily close for inspection, cleaning
As part of a routine bridge inspection and cleaning, Cumberland and York counties will be closing Green Lane Bridge, also known as Etters Bridge, in Lower Allen and Fairview Townships on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cumberland County sent out a press release on the closure Monday. Built...
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