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Convenience Store Sells Five $50K Winning Maryland Lottery Tickets To Same Player
Tell us if you've heard this story before. A ludicrously lucky Maryland Lottery player from Silver Spring has claimed a $50,000 prize after playing a $1 "Pick 5" ticket that was sold at his favorite Prince George's County convenience store. It marks the fifth time he has claimed a five-figure prize in the past three months. In May, the 43-year-old lotto player showed up at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore to claim a combined $200,000 "Pick 5" prize that included four winning $50,000 tickets. His sizzling streak of luck continued when he returned to the Hyattsville Convenie…
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Unique Dinosaur 'Bone Bed' Discovered In Maryland Park
Welcome to Jurassic Park. The Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation announced on Wednesday that they’ve made a colossal discovery at the aptly-named Dinosaur Park in Laurel. Officials say that paleontologist JP Hodnett uncovered what is being described as the “largest therapod fossil discovered in Eastern North America” during a dig experience program at the park earlier this year. 📣 BREAKING NEWS: We are thrilled to announce the incredible paleontological discovery at the Department of Parks and... Posted by Department of Parks and Recreation Pr. Geo. County on W…
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Dangerous Algae Mats Spotted In Maryland Waters, Department Of Natural Resources Warns
Pet owners in Maryland are being advised to keep an eye out after potentially dangerous algae was found in parts of the Potomac River. The Maryland Departments of Agriculture, Environment, Health, and Natural Resources issued an alert to the public after algae mats were detected in Montgomery County in the areas from Edwards Ferry to Great Falls. PET HEALTH ALERT: Algae mats have been detected in the Potomac River from Edwards Ferry to Great Falls, Montgomery County. This could be harmful to animals. Pet owners are advised to keep their animals out of the water in this area until furth…
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$100K Lottery Prize Brings New Meaning For Maryland Man On Anniversary Of Mother's Death
A trip to the store to pick up lunch for his children led to a $100,000 windfall for a “blessed” Maryland father who claimed his prize on a day that holds a special place in his heart. White Marsh resident Matthew was feeling lucky when a trip to Weis Markets on Scott Moore Way in Perry Hall led to him purchasing a $10 “Gold X50” scratcher while waiting for his deli order that would lead him to a six-figure prize, according to Maryland Lottery officials. After realizing that he won the top “Gold X50” prize, the Maryland Lottery player waited for several days before claiming his winnings to…
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Creator Seeks Anecdotes Of 'Challenging Life Stories' For Doc In Maryland
Have a troubling tale to tell? Producers in Maryland are looking for people who have had struggles in their lives for a documentary that is being prepped to film in the DMV region. A casting call has been issued for talent in Rockville, North Bethesda, and other neighboring communities for a film that will be shot later this year depicting “challenging life stories.” Specifically, the producers said that they are looking for “individuals with challenging life stories who would like to share their experiences with drug addiction, recovery, traumas from other family members, homelessness, …
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$10.4M Made In Maryland During First Weekend Of Recreation Marijuana Sales
Maryland residents flashed some green over the holiday weekend as they celebrated the legalization of recreational marijuana in a big way. Users have been puffing and passing at will since weed was legalized on Saturday, July 1, with the state’s Cannabis Administration reporting more than $10 million in retail sales over the holiday weekend. On Opening Day alone, the agency reported a total of $4,518,377 in sales (959,430 for medical use); and between Friday and Sunday, it said there have been a total of $10,429,736 in sales versus approximately $4 million during the same time frame a year…
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'Lady Jackpot Chaser' Lives Up To The Name, Claims $1M Maryland Lottery Prize
A premonition came true for a lucky Maryland Lottery player who claimed a $1 million prize months after her ticket hit big. “I always said I would win the Lottery one day,” a Montgomery County woman who calls herself “Lady Jackpot Chaser” said while claiming her second-tier “Mega Millions” prize. The Silver Spring native said that she was chasing the ultimate jackpot, but she isn’t scoffing at the seven-figure victory either as she became a newly minted millionaire. She said that she has been chasing a Lottery jackpot all her life - hence the self-appointed nickname - and she’s won big b…
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Oh Deer: Harford County Sheriff Makes Unusual Save
The Harford County Sheriff were called in to make a special save this week when a deer found itself in a perilous position. The agency's Special Response Team used all the tools in their tool belt on Wednesday, June 28 when they were called into action while doing routine training exercises at Palmer Park. While they were focusing on their training, they spotted a distressed baby deer that was in the bottom of a well in the area. Much like they would if a child was struck, members of the sheriff's office were able to rappel to the bottom of the well, secured the baby deer, and …
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Man's Best Friend Getting New Car After Fisherman Wins $30K Maryland Lottery Prize
Dogs really are a man's best friend. A Baltimore fisherman plans to treat his loyal buddy with a special treat after claiming a $30,000 progressive jackpot playing a $3 "SLINGO" Fast Play Maryland Lottery game. The finicky pup will be riding in style soon, as his owner plans to buy a new car, just for her, since she doesn't enjoy riding shotgun in the truck he purchased from a previous Maryland Lottery win. In 2017, the lucky lotto player claimed a six-figure prize that allowed him to move, buy the truck, support his church, and take a trip out to Las Vegas. This time, he plans to p…
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Acts Of Terror: Officials Speaking Out After Signage 'Desecrated' In MD During Pride Month
Outrage is brewing in a Maryland community after there was a rash of hate crimes in the neighborhood of a prominent LGBTQ+ lawmaker. Some elected officials in Montgomery County are speaking out after there were reports of pride and other inclusivity imagery "desecrated" in what County Council President Evan Glass described as “acts of terror.” On Wednesday, the Montgomery County Police Department reportedly received reports of Pride flags, Ukrainian flags, and inclusive lawn signs in Silver Spring that were vandalized or destroyed. This hate happened in my community. We can’t let them…
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Maryland's Toni Braxton To Shine With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Maryland's Toni Braxton is among a number of celebrities who recently learned they'll be getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Born in Severn, the 55-year-old R&B singer has won seven Grammy Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, seven American Music Awards, and has sold more than 70 million records worldwide. Braxton began singing with her her four sisters in the 1980s as The Braxtons. She would ultimately go on to become best known for her songs "Un-Break My Heart," "He Wasn't Man Enough," and "You're Making Me High." Click here for the complete list of newest celebs to be gett…
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Ryan Seacrest To Replace Maryland's Pat Sajak As New Host On Wheel Of Fortune
Sajak out, Seacrest in. Hollywood has spoken, and it will be Ryan Seacrest taking over as host for Maryland native Pat Sajak when he retires from his role at the head of Wheel of Fortune at the end of the year. Earlier this month, the 76-year-old Anne Arundel native announced that he would be stepping away from the show after more than four decades at the helm of the show, making him the Guinness World Record hold for having the longest career as a game show host. In mid-June, Sajak announced that the 41st season, which begins in September, would be his last alongside longtime sidekick Va…
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