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Baltimore County schools ranked among nation’s best

Baltimore County Public Schools

Baltimore County is soaking up some much-deserved praise, as more than fifty percent of the county’s schools have been ranked among the best in the U.S. To recognize the achievements of the 13 schools, district superintendent Dallas Dance and Baltimore…

Ohio hero Charles Ramsey to get free burgers for life

Charles Ramsey

When you drop what you’re doing to save three damsels in distress, the world takes notice. Now, Charles Ramsey, the man who dropped his Big Mac to help rescue three women who had been held captive in Ohio for more…

Rocky Gap Casino is now open in western Maryland

Rocky Gap Casino

Maryland’s fourth casino is now open for business. The new Rocky Gap Casino Resort in western Maryland opened its doors on Wednesday morning after receiving a seal of approval from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. The new resort…

2 injured in Family Dollar arson

Family Dollar

Two people were badly injured after someone set fire to a Family Dollar store in East Baltimore on Wednesday, according to Baltimore fire officials. Two individuals had to be taken to Shock Trauma after suffering from burns and smoke inhalation.…

National Aquarium names first-ever Chief Conservation Officer

National Aquarium

The National Aquarium has announced the hiring of Eric Schwaab as its first-ever Senior Vice President and Chief Conservation Officer. With a realignment of priorities that emphasizes an updated conservation mission, Schwaab’s appointment represents the National Aquarium’s new dedication to…

Fire breaks out at Home Depot in Capital Heights

Home Depot Capital Heights Fire

Officials are investigating after a fire swept through a Home Depot store in Prince George’s County on Tuesday. Firefighters have extinguished the blaze that broke out in the chain’s Capital Heights store. Firefighters were called to the scene at around…

Mayor declares this week ‘Museum Week’

Baltimore Museum of Art

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has declared this week to be “Museum Week” in Baltimore City. Charm City is hosting the national convention of the American Alliance of Museums, so many museums around town are offering free or discounted access through May…

Local business aims to help Oklahoma tornado victims

Bobby's Portable Restrooms

One White Marsh business owner is doing what he can to help the victims of Monday’s devastating tornado in Oklahoma. Bobby’s Portable Restrooms is partnering with Wendy’s in Joppatowne to aid in the relief efforts in Moore, Oklahoma. The company…

Towson University Athletic Director Mike Waddell leaving

Towson University Tigers

On Monday, Towson University announced that Athletic Director Mike Waddell is leaving. Waddell will leave his post effective June 10th, as he’s accepted a position as a senior associate athletics director at the University of Arkansas. “In a relatively short…

Jobless rate down but Maryland shed 6,200 jobs in April

Unemployment

The jobless rate in the state of Maryland crept downward in April. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Friday that Maryland’s unemployment rate dipped to 6.5 percent last month. That figure is a tenth lower that Maryland’s March unemployment…