Higher electric rates? Massive data centers looming over neighborhoods? Ugly political fights over what to do about them? The future of data centers and their huge appetite for electricity is quickly escalating as a political flashpoint from coast to coast, moving from cities and states now to the nation’s capital. Bills are under debate in […]
Posted inMaryland By The Numbers
Where are the best and worst places in Maryland to raise a family?
Two Maryland cities landed on opposite ends of a new national ranking of the best and worst places to raise a family. What’s Happening: Personal finance company WalletHub ranked Columbia 5th best out of more than 180 cities in its 2026 Best and Worst Places to Raise a Family report, released Tuesday. Baltimore ranked 178th. […]
Posted inOdd News
Flying umbrella kills woman at lake restaurant
A dinner outing turned deadly Saturday night when a loose umbrella struck and killed a woman at a South Carolina lakeside restaurant. What Happened: Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell says a 56-year-old woman from Huger, South Carolina, died Saturday night while eating at the Driftwood Grill, a restaurant on Lake Marion. High winds from storms […]
Posted inWeather
Rough surf and rip currents threaten Maryland beaches Memorial Day weekend
Breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet are expected along Maryland’s beaches through Saturday evening, creating dangerous swimming conditions during one of the busiest beach weekends of the year. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Maryland beaches through Saturday evening. Waves of 5 to 7 feet are forecast […]
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Will it rain over Memorial Day weekend in Maryland?
A stretch of wet weather is expected to last through the holiday weekend and into next week, according to the National Weather Service. What’s Happening: Rain is forecast every day from tonight through Memorial Day Monday, with temperatures staying in the low 60s to low 70s. Thunderstorms are possible Saturday through Monday. The Forecast: What’s […]
Posted inCrime
Baltimore bookkeeper stole $275,000 from Carroll Park caterer
A Baltimore bookkeeper who stole more than $275,000 from her employer over nearly two years pleaded guilty to felony theft, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. What happened: Kimberly Hamilton worked remotely as a bookkeeper for Copper Kitchen Inc., a catering and food service company in Baltimore that employs more than 200 people. […]
Posted inNews
Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant sirens to sound June 1 in three-county test
Residents in parts of St. Mary’s, Calvert, and Dorchester counties will hear nuclear plant emergency sirens sound at noon Monday, June 1, 2026. The noise is a scheduled test, not an emergency. What’s Happening: The St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services announced a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens surrounding the Calvert […]
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Baltimore County police searching for missing 17-year-old last seen in Pikesville
Baltimore County police are looking for a missing 17-year-old last seen in the Pikesville area. What’s Happening: Morgan Walston-Preston, 17, was last seen wearing a black shirt, black Family Guy pants, and blue and white shoes. Walston-Preston is 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighs 230 pounds, and wears glasses with hair in a ponytail. What […]
Posted inTraffic and Transit
Over 335,000 cars expected to cross Bay Bridge Memorial Day Weekend
More than 335,000 vehicles are expected to cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge between Friday, May 22, and Memorial Day Monday, May 25. What’s Happening: The holiday weekend marks the start of peak travel season on Maryland’s toll roads. Drivers heading to and from the Eastern Shore should expect delays in both directions throughout the weekend. […]
Posted inElections
Maryland sent some voters the wrong party primary ballot
A printing error caused some Maryland voters to receive the wrong party’s ballot for the upcoming gubernatorial primary election, the Maryland State Board of Elections said. What’s Happening: State officials say the state’s mail-in ballot vendor made an error during printing that sent some voters a ballot for the wrong political party. The error affects […]