The Trump Administration says American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during an overnight operation and took them to the United States. Venezuela’s government says the action was an illegal kidnapping and says Maduro is still the country’s president. The U.S. says the operation was tied to long-standing criminal cases against Maduro. […]
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Baltimore Homicide Rate Drops 31%
Baltimore City recorded 133 homicides in 2025, according to Baltimore Police Department data. What’s Happening: That’s 31.4% fewer than the 194 people murdered in 2024. Baltimore Police changed how they count historical homicides in December 2025, which altered totals from previous years, but the numbers for 2025 are still a significant drop. By the Numbers: […]
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Will The D.C. Area Have More Snow This Weekend?
The Washington, D.C. region saw overnight flurries Thursday into Friday morning, with temperatures expected to reach around 40 degrees Friday. What’s Happening: Friday will be cloudy with less wind than previous days. Some sunshine is expected later in the day. Temperatures will drop below freezing Friday night. What’s Next: A storm system could bring flurries […]
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What is Going on With USPS and Postmarks?
The U.S. Postal Service changed how it dates mail on Dec. 24, marking letters and packages with when they get processed instead of when people drop them off. What’s Happening: The postal service updated its rule book to clarify that postmarks show the date mail enters processing facilities, not when customers mail items. Mail dropped off […]
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Fire at Campground in Maryland: Families Evacuated
A fire at Patuxent Camp Sites in St. Leonard, Maryland, has displaced multiple families. The blaze, which started on December 30, involved at least six campers and multiple vehicles. What’s Happening: At around 4:07 p.m., firefighters from the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company were called to a trailer fire at Patuxent Camp Sites. When […]
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New Year’s Eve: Maryland Laws Keep Fireworks on a Short Fuse
Fireworks may be part of holiday traditions in many states, but in Maryland, the rules are strict and often misunderstood. For most residents, lighting fireworks at home — even on New Year’s Eve or July Fourth — is illegal. Most Fireworks Are Illegal Statewide Maryland law bans the possession, sale, and use of most consumer […]
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Light Snow May Create Hazardous Driving Conditions in Anne Arundel County
Light snow could make roads dangerous in Anne Arundel County Wednesday morning, according to county emergency officials. What’s Happening: The Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management warns that light snow may create hazardous driving conditions during the morning commute. What’s Important: Officials caution that even light accumulation could lead to dangerous travel and delays […]
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Costco, Giant Food, and Harris Teeter New Year’s Hours in Maryland
Maryland shoppers get a mixed bag for New Year’s Day shopping, with Costco shutting down while other major grocery chains keep their doors open. What’s Happening: Costco warehouses will close completely on January 1. Giant Food stores will stay open regular hours on New Year’s Day. Harris Teeter locations will keep their normal business hours. Food […]
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She Says She’s A U.S. Citizen. ICE Arrested Her Anyway
A 22-year-old woman from Maryland is being held at an ICE detention facility in Texas while her attorneys fight to prove she is a U.S. citizen and stop her removal from the country. What’s Happening: Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales was moved to Texas after being detained in Louisiana following her arrest by ICE. What’s Important: […]
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Maryland is About to Get Slammed With 55 MPH Winds
The US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington issued a wind advisory for from 9 a.m. December 29 to 1 a.m. December 30. What’s Happening: A strong cold front will pass through the advisory area today, bringing west winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour and gusts up to 55 miles per hour, along with rapidly […]