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Hundreds-of-Thousands of Maryland residents could see their property taxes increase in 2026
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (247+ words) BALTIMORE " Maryland businesses and homeowners could see their property taxes rise yet again in the new year. In 2025 nearly 93 percent of more than 789,000 properties rose in value by an average of 12.7 percent, potentially leading to another round of tax hikes....
Maryland hunters bag 27.6K deer during firearm season
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (104+ words) Maryland's deer hunting season is in full swing, but the two-week firearm window has closed. Between November 29 and December 13, hunters in the state bagged 27,620 deer. While that may seem like a large number, it's actually 10.4 percent lower than last year's…...
Maryland Mercedes owners could receive payment from settlement over emissions 'defeat devices"
1+ week, 1+ day ago (103+ words) BALTIMORE " Several States, including Maryland, have settled a lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz Group AG for nearly $150 million. The company was accused of installing devices in approximately 211,000 diesel passenger vehicles that were capable of skirting state emissions testing. As result states claimed…...
From a famous actor to a pastor: How one Maryland woman was drawn into two fake romances
1+ week, 5+ day ago (700+ words) BALTIMORE " A Maryland woman thought she had found love twice " first with someone claiming to be a famous actor, then a well-known pastor. Both relationships lasted months before the requests for money began, costing Shirley Blake hundreds of dollars. Blake…...
World of Beer to open new restaurants in Annapolis, Bel Air
2+ week, 2+ day ago (159+ words) World of Beer Bar & Kitchen is opening two more Maryland locations. Annapolis will welcome the new restaurant on January 12, 2026, located at 2141 Generals Highway. World of Beer to open new restaurants in Annapolis, Bel Air ANNAPOLIS, Md. " World of Beer Bar & Kitchen…...
Maryland highway crews prepare for potential weekend snow
2+ week, 4+ day ago (123+ words) BALTIMORE " Maryland State Highway Administration crews are preparing for potential snowfall this weekend by pre-treating roadways across the state. Officials are urging drivers to stay off the roads during inclement weather to allow snow removal crews to work more efficiently....
Annapolis man arrested for sexual solicitation of a minor
2+ week, 4+ day ago (111+ words) Shawn Livingston, 38, was taken into custody on Thursday and is expected to appear in court Friday morning for a bail hearing. Annapolis man arrested for sexual solicitation of a minor ANNAPOLIS, Md. " Maryland State Police have arrested an Annapolis man for…...
Harvest Hall goes up in place of demolished Maryland State Fairgrounds farm & garden building
2+ week, 6+ day ago (139+ words) TIMONIUM, Md. " Back in March we told you about the 63-year-old farm and garden building at the Maryland State Fairgrounds being demolished. The long yellow building sat near the main gate off York Road since 1962, becoming a familiar site for fair…...
Maryland's new EV charging port fees spark concern among advocates
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (353+ words) BALTIMORE " Maryland wants more than a million electric vehicles on the road by 2030, but a new policy adding a $150 annual fee to EV charging ports has advocates worried about slowing progress toward that goal. Lanny Hartman, an EV driver and…...
Annapolis restaurant makes top 100 list for nation's highest-earning eateries
3+ week, 1+ day ago (172+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. " A restaurant in Anne Arundel County is among the nation's 100 highest-grossing independent eateries. The national publication, Restaurant Business, ranked The Choptank Annapolis #56 on its list, reportedly pulling in north of $16.5 million in sales. According to Restaurant Business, Choptank served…...