If Cracker Barrel is part of your holiday routine, you may want to double-check your plans before heading out. What’s Happening: Cracker Barrel has confirmed how it will operate around Christmas. The restaurant chain will follow a special holiday schedule. What’s Important: On Christmas Eve, most Cracker Barrel locations will be open but are expected […]
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Otter Slide Tracks Are Showing Up in Maryland’s Winter Snow
If you see long, smooth slide marks in the snow, they may not be from a sled or a child at play. Wildlife experts say those tracks are often made by river otters moving through winter landscapes. What’s Happening: Wildlife officials say North American river otters slide across snow instead of walking. The behavior helps […]
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Maryland Man Admits To Death Threats Against Marjorie Taylor Greene
A Maryland man who worked as a supervisor at Voice of America pleaded guilty in federal court to making repeated death threats against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, her family, and her staff. What’s Happening: Court records show Seth Jason admitted to leaving threatening voicemail messages at Greene’s Georgia district offices for more than a year. […]
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Suspect In Brown University Shooting Found Dead
The man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at Brown University has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit, ending a multistate search. What’s Happening: Authorities say Claudio Neves Valente, 48, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday evening inside a storage facility where he rented a unit. Investigators believe he acted […]
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Salad Dressing Recall: What You Need to Know
Thousands of cases of salad dressing and barbecue sauce used in food service have been recalled after plastic material was found in an ingredient, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. What’s Happening: Ventura Foods, a California-based company, recalled 3,556 cases of salad dressing and 700 cases of barbecue sauce after discovering black plastic […]
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House Bill Could Make It Harder To Force States To Clean Up The Chesapeake Bay
A bill passed by the U.S. House could reduce the federal government’s ability to make states follow through on promises to reduce pollution flowing into the Chesapeake Bay. What’s Happening: The House approved the PERMIT Act on Dec. 11. The bill tells the Environmental Protection Agency to be more cooperative and collaborative with states that […]
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36-Year-Old Inmate Dies At Hagerstown Prison
Maryland State Police are investigating after a 36-year-old inmate died at a state prison in Hagerstown. What’s Happening: The inmate, identified as Wenhui Sun, was housed at the Maryland Correctional and Training Center when the incident occurred. He was pronounced dead by emergency medical services at the jail. What’s Important: Investigators say Sun was involved […]
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82-Year-Old Man Pulled From Water Near Boston Street in Baltimore
What’s Happening: The Baltimore City Fire Department was called just after 11 a.m. to the 2700 block of Boston Street for a reported water rescue. Crews located an 82-year-old man in the water and brought him out, but he was pronounced dead despite rescue efforts. What’s Important: Officials say there are no suspicious circumstances at […]
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Lethargic Sea Turtles Spotted as Waters Cool in Maryland
As colder weather settles in, Maryland officials are urging people near the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coast to watch for sea turtles and marine mammals struggling in cold water. Animals that appear weak or unresponsive should be reported right away. What’s Happening: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says cold-stunning is a seasonal threat that […]
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Meet Maryland’s New House Speaker
Maryland lawmakers made history Tuesday, electing the first Afro-Latina and the first immigrant to serve as House speaker. Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-Prince George’s and Anne Arundel) is the 109th person to serve as speaker of the House of Delegate but just the second woman of color in the job, following her predecessor, Del. Adrienne Jones […]