Annapolis will declare a Phase Two Snow Emergency at 8 p.m. Saturday as a winter storm brings snow, sleet, and freezing rain through Monday morning. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for the region starting at 11 p.m. Saturday and continuing through Monday morning. Mayor Jared Littmann declared a State […]
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Winter storm vehicle prep checklist
Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management released winter storm vehicle preparation and emergency guidance as a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect. What’s Happening: The county office posted vehicle safety recommendations and emergency supply lists covering vehicle maintenance checks and items to carry during winter weather. What’s Important: The office recommends checking headlights, brake […]
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Winter storm brings heavy snow, ice, and dangerous travel to Maryland
Maryland is under Winter Storm Warnings as heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain hit the state Saturday through Monday, with 4 to 8 inches of snow and up to half an inch of ice expected in some areas. What’s Happening: Two Winter Storm Warnings cover different parts of Maryland. The first affects Dorchester County and […]
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Maryland governor declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm
Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Emergency on Thursday for Maryland due to a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, ice, and wind chills near or below zero starting Saturday. Moore requested an Emergency Declaration from the federal government to expedite assistance during and after the storm. What’s Important: The declaration shifts […]
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Snow and ice hit western Maryland counties
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday for portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued the advisory for extreme western Allegany County and western parts of Highland, Grant, Mineral, and Pendleton counties. Mixed precipitation is expected to bring up to one […]
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Is your car ready for this weekend’s winter storm?
AAA is urging drivers to prepare their vehicles and adjust their driving as winter weather creates hazardous road conditions across the state. What’s Happening: The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that 1,300 people are killed and 116,000 are injured each year in crashes on snowy or icy pavement. AAA released a winter safety advisory on […]
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Maryland Braces for Weekend Snow: Are You Ready?
Officials are urging residents in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia region to prepare now for snow and Arctic air expected to arrive this weekend. What’s Happening: Weather models show a significant winter storm could hit the region late Saturday into Sunday. Snow is likely across the area, followed by very cold temperatures. The Arctic […]
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Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes That Are Still Relevant in 2026
Nearly six decades after his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words continue to echo through Maryland, the United States, and the world. The challenges facing Maryland and the nation today may look different than those of the 1960s, but King’s philosophy offers a roadmap for navigating contemporary divisions. From debates over voting rights to […]
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Montgomery County Police Search for Missing 20-Year-Old Woman
What’s Happening: Chen was last seen at 5:16 p.m. Saturday in the 13,000 block of Gershwin Way in Silver Spring. She was wearing a black jacket, black pants, white shoes and carrying a white bag. What’s Important: Chen is 5 feet, 1 inch tall with dark brown hair and brown eyes. How to Help: Anyone […]
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Maryland Bridge Getting Overnight Repairs
Maryland will close one lane on the Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge on Route 4 starting Sunday for maintenance work. What’s Happening: The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin structural and maintenance work on the bridge Sunday, Jan. 18. Flaggers will close one lane and alternate traffic Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. […]