A Maryland State Police helicopter rescued an injured hiker from a remote area of Chimney Top in Grant County, West Virginia early Saturday morning after a fall left the hiker seriously hurt and unreachable by ground crews. What’s Happening: Emergency personnel in Grant County requested Trooper 5, a Maryland State Police Aviation Command helicopter, to […]
Posted inBumbling Around The Bay
From Sweet Tea Drinkin’ Southerner to Bay Bum
You don’t know me. And I’m getting to know you. My family and I recently packed our lives into the back of two vehicles and made the trek from Georgia to Maryland. It wasn’t quite as harrowing as The Oregon Trail. Nobody got dysentery. Nobody had a hostile encounter with a rattlesnake. No wheels came […]
Posted inWeather
Severe storms possible Sunday across Maryland
Scattered severe thunderstorms could hit Maryland Sunday afternoon and evening as a cold front pushes south through the Mid-Atlantic, the National Weather Service said. What’s Happening: Lightning, damaging gusty winds, and isolated hail are all possible as the front moves through. Highs Sunday will range from 76 to 95 degrees, depending on location, before temperatures […]
Posted inHealth
Two rabid foxes found in Baltimore
Two foxes in Baltimore’s Roland Park neighborhood have tested positive for rabies, and health officials say up to five more infected animals may still be in the area. What’s happening: The Baltimore City Health Department confirmed the two cases June 9. One fox had direct contact with humans. The second had no reported human exposure. […]
Posted inNational
META MELTDOWN: Facebook and Instagram go dark
Millions of users lost access to Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger Friday morning — and many still cannot get back in. Why It Matters: These platforms are how many people stay connected to family, run small businesses, and get their news. When they go dark without warning, the impact is immediate and widespread. What’s Happening: Meta […]
Posted inWeather
Severe storms and dangerous heat expected Thursday and Friday in Maryland
Severe thunderstorms and dangerous heat are in the forecast for Maryland Thursday and Friday, the National Weather Service said. What’s Happening: Storms are expected both days, with heat and humidity climbing through the end of the week. Highs will reach 81 to 97 degrees Thursday and Friday, with overnight lows between 61 and 75 degrees. […]
Posted inCrime
Baltimore County officer shot in Pikesville while responding to indecent exposure call
A Baltimore County police officer was shot Sunday morning while responding to a suspicious person call along a trail off Milford Mill Road in Pikesville, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. What happened: Officers from the Pikesville Precinct were sent to the trail at about 8:50 a.m. for a report of a suspicious person […]
Posted inTraffic and Transit
Woodrow Wilson Drawbridge to open briefly Sunday for boat
The Woodrow Wilson Drawbridge on the Capital Beltway will open Sunday at 1 p.m. to let a marine vessel pass underneath. What’s Happening: The Maryland State Highway Administration says the opening is expected to last no longer than 15 minutes. How This Affects Real People: Drivers on the Capital Beltway should expect a brief delay […]
Posted inCrime
Baltimore police seek help identifying suspects in 2025 Cameron Road shooting
Baltimore police are asking the public to help identify two suspects caught on video in connection with a fatal shooting that killed one man and wounded a woman on Cameron Road. What happened: The shooting took place Oct. 20, 2025, in the 1000 block of Cameron Road. Stephen Phillips, 35, was killed. A 31-year-old woman […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Mechanicsville fire department gets new rescue raft
The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department has placed a new inflatable rescue raft into active service, expanding its ability to reach people in floodwater and swiftwater emergencies. What’s Happening: The department put Raft 2, a new inflatable rescue boat, into service on June 3. The raft was paid for entirely through donations raised at the department’s […]