Maryland has seen an uptick in the economic impact of tourism in the state. The newest reporting shows that visitor volume has increased to 43.5 million visitors in 2022, after a pandemic-related dip the two previous years. The latest number is an increase over pre-pandemic levels.  The total economic impact of the tourism industry was over $30 billion dollars with $2.3 billion in state and local tax revenues generated and $19 billion in visitor spending with transportation, lodging, and food leading the way.  

Maryland’s government leaders held a press conference on Friday to further celebrate the announcement that the new FBI Headquarters will be located in Greenbelt.  US Senators Cardin, Van Hollen along with Governor Moore and Lt. Governor Miller were present to discuss the selection of Prince Georges County. Maryland Congressman Steny Hoyer who has been in discussions for over a decade to bring the FBI to Maryland, said the General Services Administration was thorough in choosing a site…

Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Insurance Department announced that starting on January 1, 2024, the Shapiro Administration will require all commercial insurers to meet their obligations under Pennsylvania law to provide coverage for autism benefits. The PID will require insurers offering commercial health insurance policies that include coverage for autism services to handle claims for those services in a manner that complies with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Governor Shapiro said that coverage for those with Autism is crucial to their health and wellbeing…

Date: 11/11/2023 Time: 3:50 p.m.  Location / Address:  479 O'Brien Road, Swanton, Garrett County Type of Incident: Structure Fire Description of Structure / Property: 40' x 80' metal framed building Owner / Occupants: Yoder Pallet Company Injuries or Deaths: None reported Estimated $ Loss $100,000.00 Smoke Alarm Status: Not present Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not present  Arrests(s): N/A Primary Responding Fire Department: Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department # of Alarms: 1  # Of Firefighters: 50 Time to Control: 20 minutes Discovered By: Neighbor Area of Origin: Interior roofline in the ceiling  Preliminary Cause: Accidental – unspecified electrical failure  Additional Information: 

On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at approximately 8:52 AM, an officer of the Cumberland Police Department was on patrol in the area of N. Centre Street at Baltimore Street when he was stopped by a concerned citizen.  The officer exited his police vehicle and could hear a person screaming.  The officer looked in the direction of the screaming and observed a male subject later identified as Nicholas Craig.  He was standing on his toes, flexing his hands, and yelling.  Craig’s actions were disturbing the peace of others in the area.  Craig was taken into custody and transported to police headquarters. …

On Saturday, November 11, 2023, the Cumberland Police Department served an arrest warrant on Robert Charlton III.  The warrant stemmed from an incident that occurred earlier in the day at approximately 3:03 PM when police responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 400 block of Independence Street.  Officers contacted the resident who reported that she had been arguing with Charlton.  She alleged that Charlton has been assaulting her and threatening her with a shotgun.  A shotgun was seized from the residence.  It was determined that Charlton was prohibited from possessing firearms.  Charges were filed against Charlton at the…

Frostburg State Women's Swimming team remain undefeated, taking their second home meet of the year by a final score of 163-96 over Ashland on Saturday afternoon. Frostburg earned 10 first place finishes on the day, starting with the team of sophomore Gabriela Betancourt, juniors Natasha Paciello and Kendall Hooper, and senior Liz Perry taking first in the 400 meter medley relay with a 4:42.32 time. Junior Lydia Nebiolo tallied the first individual first place finish on the day, swimming a 9:47.76 in the 800 meter freestyle, followed by another first place finish in the 100 meter backstroke with a 1:09.94…

During a Veterans Day breakfast on Thursday at Government House, Governor Moore signed two executive orders: one creating a commission to establish a Memorial to Veterans of the Global War on Terrorism, and directing state agencies to act to reduce veteran suicide. The governor was joined by Lt. Gov. Miller, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Woods, Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee, Senator Michael Jackson, Delegate Nick Allen, Anne Arundel County Councilmember Pete Smith, veteran and military family advocates and leaders, as well as military leaders from Maryland military installations.  “Today is about one word: remembrance. We remember the…

Bubba Conis having a Hole-in-One on No. 6.  He hit a 5 Hybrid and was playing with Donnie Strain, Josh Cristofori, and Brian Dillon. This is his 2nd "Ace" of the season.  The other was on No. 10.  

Ahead of the holiday season, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office is inviting friends and families of all crash victims to the 20th Annual Maryland Remembers event Tuesday, November 21, in Annapolis. Maryland experienced 564 fatalities on Maryland roads last year and would like to honor all of those victim’s families whose lives were changed forever. The event begins with a memorial procession where families will bring a photo of their loved one (4×6 or 8×10) and will be escorted by a law enforcement officer through the procession line. The family will then place their…