$329 Million in Funding for Projects Across Maryland

July 6th, 2025 by WCBC Radio Chief Deputy Comptroller Andy Schaufele joined Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and Chief Deputy Treasurer Jonathan Martin for today’s meeting of the Board of Public Works. During the meeting, the Board approved a settlement...

Baltimore Murder Rate Drops To Record Low Under Mayor Brandon Scott As Trend Emerges In Black-Led Cities

The city of Baltimore, which has often been used as a symbol in mainstream media for violent crime, hit a significant and positive milestone as its murder rate dropped significantly. The achievement under Mayor Brandon Scott comes as a number of...

Businessman who scammed ex-NBA star Dwight Howard in fake bid for WNBA team gets 12 years in prison

By Philip Marcelo A Georgia businessman who scammed former NBA players Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons out of millions of dollars was sentenced April 3 to more than 12 years in federal prison. Former NBA star Dwight Howard is an example that...

Guardsmen Provide Pilot Experience for Children Fighting Cancer

Maryland Air National Guard Capt. Carson Miller (middle-left), an A-10C Thunderbolt ll pilot assigned to the 104th Fighter Squadron, Master Sgt. Jonathan Lorenz (middle-right), avionics technician for the 175th Maintenance Squadron, and Elena...

Baltimore fires France to opening win against England to end Wiegman’s record

The folded bodies of the players in white shirts at the close told the story. England were lacklustre and they are down, but they are not out. The Lionesses kicked off their European title defence with a 2-1 defeat by an impressive France team,...

Baltimore Community Lending celebrates opening of new headquarters 

By Kendra Bryant AFRO Intern Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) recently celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in downtown Baltimore with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Baltimore Community Lending CEO Watchen Bruce cuts the ribbon with former...

Business Briefs: July 2025

A Permanent Stage for Crozet Park Three times a year, Crozet Park rents a tent for festivals: for the Arts and Crafts Festivals, held in the spring and the fall, and the Winter Brews Festival. “It’s expensive,” said Kim Guenther, the president of...

University Terrorism Center Seeks Donations After DHS Pulls $3.5M Over Alleged Political Bias

The Trump administration ended funding to the University of Maryland’s START center, citing slanted data linking Trump’s would-be assassin to anti-immigration views and classifying pro-life activists alongside extremist groups. By yourNEWS Media...

Soludo meets Anambra diaspora in U.S., reaffirms commitment to governance

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has met with members of the Anambra diaspora community in the United States and North America as part of a town hall engagement focused on accountability and participatory governance. The meeting, held in...

‘Harvest time’: Howard County gardener reaches over a million on social media

Off a quiet road in Howard County, Christen McCoy spends hours in her garden. But the music teacher never thought she’d one day be sharing her plants with more than 1 million people around the world. Cornstalks rustle in the breeze while the sound...

Trump approval ratings collapse across America as July Fourth protests erupt in fury over economy, immigration, and sweeping social cuts

New polling data revealed a starkly divided political landscape under President Donald Trump’s administration. A national survey conducted by Civiqs, based on 35,929 respondents, showed that Trump’s approval rating is net positive in just 21...

Soludo engages Anambra diaspora on accountability, inclusive governance

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, is engaging with Anambra indigenes in the United States and North America as part of his tour on accountability and inclusive governance and his administration’s progress report to professionals and...

Maryland aging slightly faster than U.S. as a whole, new Census numbers show

Some of the fastest aging is occurring in central Maryland counties. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. America is aging, but...

Maryland Medicaid recipients fear loss of coverage, though it won’t happen for years

Maryland Medicaid recipients fear loss of coverage, though it won’t happen for years

Though the first cuts won’t hit immediately, Marylanders on Medicaid fear they could suffer significant health setbacks under the “big, beautiful bill” that President Donald Trump signed Friday. Some currently enrolled, including Samantha...

Maryland Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for July 4, 2025

The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 4, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from July 4 drawing 17-20-24-41-42, Mega Ball: 24 Check Mega Millions payouts and...

Jesse Moody commits to Maryland, is second offensive lineman in the Terps' class

Jesse Moody's first trip to Maryland came in mid June. It was when he began his official visit. Now, the Philadelphia Imhotep offensive tackle will head there for college after he called coach Mike Mike Locksley and committed to the Terps. He...

Baltimore Is Seeing the City’s Fewest Homicides in 50 Years. Here’s Why.

Wesley Lapointe/For The Washington Post Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, left, and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott take part in a community walk through Baltimore’s Belair-Edison neighborhood in 2024. The Washington Post 12:11 JST, July 5, 2025 In 2021,...

Casino Revenue in Maryland Drops by 0.9% in January 2025

Maryland’s casino revenue experienced a slight drop in January 2025 when compared to January 2024, totaling around 0.9% and resulting in an overall revenue of $151.8 million. This drop isn’t too much of a cause for concern for traditional casino...

Obituary: Mark Casso, 70, Was Long Time Advocate for Industry CEOs to Boost Performance, Influence

Mark Casso, longtime president of the Construction Industry Round Table who led the Washington, D.C.-based group of about 130 leading U.S. and global design and construction firm CEOs that advocated for improved company performance and industry...