A Senate committee voted to approve a bill that would let Marylanders sue federal agents in state courts for constitutional violations, despite concerns by one Republican lawmaker who called it just “another slap at federal law enforcement” tasked with carrying out the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration agenda. A House version of the No Kings Act […]
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11-year-old boy missing in Essex area
Baltimore County police are searching for an 11-year-old boy last seen in Essex on Monday evening. What’s Happening: Karter Morris was last seen around 6 p.m. on March 17 in the Essex area. He is 5 feet tall and weighs 90 pounds. He was wearing a Nike hoodie, gray Under Armour sweatpants, and black and […]
Posted inTraffic and Transit
Survey ranks Baltimore-Washington Parkway as the angriest U.S. commute
A survey of 3,015 U.S. workers who drive to work put the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (MD-295) at the top of a national list of commutes tied to stress, frustration, and aggressive driving. Munley Law, a personal injury law firm, said it asked workers which roads they most associate with those feelings. What’s Happening: Munley Law released […]
Posted inMaryland Places
Annapolis makes national top 10 list for spring flowers and walkable streets
Annapolis’ Historic District came in at No. 5 in a new national poll of places that real estate agents said feel most magical in spring. Portland Real Estate said it surveyed 3,012 real estate agents to find neighborhoods and districts across the country known for spring flowers, walkable streets, and seasonal color. What’s happening: Annapolis […]
Posted inWeather
Schools across Maryland dismiss early as severe storms target the region
School districts across Maryland are sending students home early today as a dangerous line of thunderstorms takes aim at the state, threatening damaging winds and possible tornadoes. The severe weather threat has prompted early dismissals at schools from the Eastern Shore to Central Maryland, with districts scrambling to get students home safely before the worst […]
Posted inWeather
A tornado touched down in Howard County during Wednesday’s storms
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Howard County, Maryland on Wednesday. What’s Happening: The tornado struck Cooksville along Old Frederick Road on Wednesday evening, snapping and uprooting numerous trees. What’s Important: The tornado had peak winds of 90 mph and lasted one minute, from 7:06 p.m. to 7:07 p.m., according […]
Posted inCrime
White Marsh Mall disturbance leads to multiple teen arrests
Baltimore County Police arrested multiple teenagers Saturday after a disturbance at White Marsh Mall. The incident followed a planned gathering that drew large groups of teens to the mall. What’s Happening: Police charged teens with second-degree assault, trespassing, and disorderly conduct. A reported robbery involving a teen being assaulted and a personal item being taken […]
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Baltimore County man admits bribing city finance official
A 55-year-old Glen Arm man pleaded guilty in federal court to bribing a Baltimore City finance employee and fraudulently obtaining nearly $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds. What’s Happening: James Carroll Erny Jr. admitted to paying at least $25,000 in bribes to Joseph Gillespie, a former Baltimore City Department of Finance employee, to eliminate financial […]
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Explosion at Baltimore Coca-Cola plant injures 4 workers
An explosion involving carbon dioxide equipment at a Baltimore Coca-Cola bottling facility injured four workers Tuesday morning. What’s Happening: Firefighters responded to the Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated facility in the 700 block of N. Kresson Street shortly before 10:30 a.m. after an explosion involving equipment that handles carbon dioxide. Crews rescued multiple injured workers and […]
Posted inWeather
Dense fog blankets Maryland: Visibility is near zero
Dense fog is cutting visibility to one quarter mile or less across parts of Maryland and Virginia Friday morning, making driving dangerous. What’s Happening: A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Friday for portions of central, north central, and northern Maryland and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. The fog is making it […]