The Maryland State Highway Administration is reducing Maryland 4 from three lanes to two lanes near Dower House Road in Upper Marlboro starting Thursday night. The change affects about 2,500 feet of road and will remain in place until a larger traffic switch this summer. What’s Happening: The highway administration will shift traffic overnight Thursday […]
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$50,000 Reward offered for info on 2 children shot and killed in Northeast DC
Two boys were shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in Northeast DC. Police are investigating and offering a $50,000 reward for information. What’s Happening: Police say 14-year-old Tyale Coates and 12-year-old Mhilo Young were shot in the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue around 3:27 p.m. Tuesday. Both lived in Northeast DC. One child was pronounced dead […]
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Calvert High School students see mock crash ahead of prom season
Calvert High School held a mock crash demonstration in its parking lot Wednesday for juniors and seniors. What’s Happening: The Chesapeake Region Safety Council staged a crash involving a distracted driver who struck a school bus while texting. The demonstration was held ahead of prom season and graduation. What’s Important: Dr. Janet Bahouth of Crash […]
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Potomac River named most endangered in US after massive sewage spill
The Potomac River was named the most endangered river in the United States following a 200 to 300 million gallon sewage spill in January, the largest in U.S. history. What’s Happening: American Rivers released its annual endangered rivers report Wednesday, ranking the Potomac River first. The January failure of the Potomac Interceptor sewage line in […]
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Pedestrian airlifted after dirt bike collision in Waldorf
A 20-year-old was flown to a trauma center after being struck by a dirt bike Tuesday in Waldorf. What’s Happening: Emergency crews responded to Billingsley Road and St. Francis Drive at approximately 8:38 p.m. on April 14 after a pedestrian was hit by a dirt bike. What’s Important: First responders say the patient was alert […]
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Man arrested after indecent exposure and assault at Charles County shopping center
A 34-year-old Oxon Hill man was arrested Friday after police say he exposed himself and touched a woman inside a store at Festival Way Shopping Center. What Happened: Officers responded to a business at the shopping center at 7 p.m. on April 11 after receiving a report of indecent exposure. Police say Cory Rashid Simpson […]
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Road closures planned for Solomons Island parade on April 26
All vehicle access onto Solomons Island will be closed for about two hours on April 26 for the Southern Maryland Fireman’s Parade. What’s Happening: The parade is scheduled to begin at noon and end around 2 p.m. Normal traffic flow will continue until noon, when all access onto the island and onto Route 4 from […]
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Serial dine and dasher arrested in Baltimore County
Baltimore County police arrested a 57-year-old man accused of leaving at least five restaurants without paying since Tuesday. What’s Happening: Randy Nelson was arrested Friday by detectives from the White Marsh Precinct. Police linked him to thefts at restaurants in the White Marsh and Parkville areas between April 8 and April 11. What’s Important: Detectives […]
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St. Mary’s County warns of email scam targeting businesses
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents and businesses about a scam involving fake payment emails. What’s Happening: Scammers are sending fraudulent emails that appear to come from legitimate companies. The emails include fake payment instructions, and victims send money to a third party without realizing it. The fraud is often discovered days […]
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Firefighters rescue 3 dogs and rabbit from house fire in Sudlersville
Firefighters rescued three dogs and one rabbit from a house fire on N. Church Street in Sudlersville on Friday morning. What’s Happening: The fire was reported at 10:54 a.m. at a two-story wood-frame home across from the Sudlersville Volunteer Fire Company. Heavy smoke was showing from the first floor when crews arrived. What Happened: Firefighters […]