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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Returns to SMCM for Sunset Serenades
On August 1, 2025, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform at St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center in St. Mary’s City at 7 p.m. Conducted by Nicholas Hersh, the concert is part of the orchestra’s...

Baltimore-based designer Jody Davis collaborates with Orioles for special Hawaiian collection
BALTIMORE — Baltimore fashion designer Jody Davis is partnering with the Baltimore Orioles for a special collection that will be featured at this weekend's game against the Miami Marlins. WATCH: Jody Davis collaborates with Orioles for special...

Maryland immigration advocates call for Abrego Garcia's return

Baltimore County Restaurant Week: Mama's on the Half Shell
BALTIMORE — Baltimore County Restaurant Week begins Friday, July 11th and runs through Sunday the 20th. BMORE Lifestyle host Alex Parker got a head start by visiting Mama's on the Half Shell in Owings Mills.

Maryland correctional officer claimed fake income to receive $19,000 loan, OIG report says
A Maryland correctional officer is accused of claiming fake income to acquire a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, according to the Office of the Inspector General. According to the investigation, the officer applied for a PPP loan on May 21,...

Education Department opens racial discrimination investigation into GMU's DEI policies
FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced Thursday that they are launching an investigation into George Mason University (GMU) for allegedly recreating a "racially hostile environment." The...
Maryland sports betting generates $9.2M for state in June, $88.8M for fiscal year
(WBFF) — Maryland’s sports betting industry closed out Fiscal Year 2025 on a high note, contributing over $9.2 million to the state in June and bringing the total annual contribution to nearly $89 million — a 47.4% increase over the previous...

Baltimore/Washington One Caribbean Carnival set for this weekend
(Baltimore, MD) -- Over 35,000 people are expected to attend the 44th annual Baltimore/Washington One Caribbean Carnival this weekend. The festival, held at Druid Hill Park from Friday through Sunday, celebrates Caribbean culture and unity. Friday...

Maryland casino revenue slips 1.4% in June to $160.6 million
Maryland’s six privately operated casinos generated just over $160.6 million in gaming revenue from slot machines and table games in June 2025, a slight decline of 1.4% compared to the same month last year, according to figures released by the...

Maryland sports wagering revenue jumps 47% as tax rate increases
Updated on: July 10, 2025 / 4:07 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore CBS News Live CBS News Baltimore Live Maryland ended the fiscal year by bringing in $9.2 million from sports wagering in June, according to a report from Maryland Lottery and Gaming. $9.1...

Maryland Sports Wagering Boosts Blueprint Fund with $9.2M in June
BALTIMORE, Md. – Maryland’s sports wagering market contributed $9,226,682 to the state in June 2025, concluding Fiscal Year 2025 with a total of $88,923,572 directed to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund. This fund, which supports public...

Educational Systems FCU Unveils Modern Waldorf Branch
Waldorf, MD – Educational Systems FCU has completed renovations at its Waldorf Branch, located at 169A Smallwood Village Center, delivering a modernized banking experience for its 95,000 members. The updated branch, celebrated with a community...

Maryland sets precedent for cannabis pardons
In honor of Juneteenth, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardoned nearly 7,000 more people facing misdemeanor cannabis convictions. Moore has been a pillar for cannabis justice since last year, when he pardoned 175,000 people with low-level cannabis...

Maryland to represent at HBCU Swingman Classic, an MLB All-Star week event
By virtue of being invited to play in Friday’s HBCU Swingman Classic, Coppin State senior pitcher Reagan Rivera will get a chance to meet Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. for whom the game is colloquially named after. As eager as he is...

‘Maryland Man’ Kilmar Abrego Garcia Belonged To A Biden-Backed Group That Called For Abolishing ICE
Illegal alien and suspected MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia was a member of a far-left organization that raked in cash from the Biden administration as it advocated for illegal aliens. Abrego Garcia, infamously and erroneously dubbed a...

Federal freeze on funds could cost Maryland schools $125 million this year
BALTIMORE — Dozens of advocates gathered in a webinar Wednesday to try to determine the impact of the possible loss of $125 million in federal aid to Maryland schools this year, part of $6.8 billion in education funding frozen last week by the...

Baltimore police release body cam footage in shooting of 70-year-old woman
Baltimore Police released a video showing the moments that led to officers shooting and killing a 70-year-old woman during a mental health crisis on June 25. The incident occurred in West Baltimore in the 2700 block of Mosher Street. Officers...

Maryland transportation chief Paul Wiedefeld leaving agency
Maryland’s transportation secretary, Paul J. Wiedefeld, is leaving his post at the end of the month. Wiedefeld has been transportation secretary for more than two years, overseeing the response to the collapse of the Key Bridge, relaunching...

Baltimore City court denies BGE's contempt motion against whistleblowers
July 9, 2025 / 6:33 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore Baltimore court denies motion by BGE to hold whistleblower in contempt Baltimore court denies motion by BGE to hold whistleblower in contempt 00:34 A Baltimore City Circuit Court denied Baltimore Gas and...

Baltimore police release body cam footage in shooting of 70-year-old woman
Baltimore Police released a video showing the moments that led to officers shooting and killing a 70-year-old woman during a mental health crisis on June 25. The incident occurred in West Baltimore in the 2700 block of Mosher Street. Officers...