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Maryland casinos generate $159.5 million in gaming revenue during September
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $159,510,910 in revenue from slot machines and table games during September 2024, an increase of $4,413,131 (2.8%) compared to September 2023.
Baltimore County Police Department to mark 2024 Faith and Blue Weekend with community events
TOWSON, MD—As part of the fifth annual National Faith and Blue Weekend, the Baltimore County Police Department will participate in several events and activities throughout Baltimore County from October 11 to 14.
Maryland artist inspires Latinas with first illustrated book
BALTIMORE -- A Latina artist from Columbia, Maryland, is using her creative talents to uplift Latinas with her first illustrated book, "Viva Latina: Wisdom from Remarkable Women to Inspire and Empower," highlighting the importance of representation.Latino representation in media is limited. According to a report from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 8% percent of Latinos are represented in published materials like newspapers, books and magazines.Sandra Lucia Diaz is an illustrator who aims to change that one page at a time."We should celebrate Latinas every day," Diaz said. "365 days of the year, because we have so much to offer."The book...
Baltimore mayor’s office considered BOPA takeover in 2023, leaked memo reveals
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s office has been weighing the pros and cons of a takeover of the city’s quasi-independent arts agency for nearly 18 months, according to an internal memo leaked to The Baltimore Sun. For at least three years, Scott and members of the Baltimore City Council have expressed growing frustration with the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts (BOPA), which is ...
Baltimore Catholic parishes fighting archdiocese's plan to merge
BALTIMORE -- St. Ann's Catholic Church is fighting to avoid being shut down under the Archdiocese of Baltimore's Seek the City plan. St. Ann's is one of dozens of churches slated to close or merge by December 1. Churches slated to close have until 5 p.m. Friday to appeal the decision.The Archdiocese's plan will reduce the number of parishes in the city and surrounding suburbs from 61 to 23. "My father was buried from this church," said Sharon Johnson-Stewart, who attends St. Ann's Catholic Church. "The priest from this church buried my two brothers." Here's a list of the...
BCCC Lockdown: Investigation Clears Threat
Baltimore, MD – On October 7, 2024, Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) experienced a brief lockdown due to a reported potential threat that prompted swift action from local authorities. The situation unfolded when the college's public safety team received a telephone call from an unknown individual at approximately 11:15 a.m. The caller claimed to have witnessed a group of 5-7 males dressed in black, carrying duffle bags, and exchanging weapons.
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