Patchy fog blanketed Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia early Friday morning, with some areas seeing dense fog and visibility below one quarter mile. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement covering multiple Maryland counties including Washington, Frederick, Carroll, Baltimore, Cecil, Howard, Harford, and Montgomery. Temperatures dropped into the upper 20s and […]
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MS-13 gang members charged with running criminal operation in Baltimore County
Eight people connected to an MS-13 clique based in Baltimore County were indicted Thursday on federal racketeering charges. What’s Happening: The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced a superseding indictment against members of “Los Ghettos Criminales Salvatruchas,” a local MS-13 clique. The charges include RICO conspiracy, firearms trafficking, and drug trafficking. What’s […]
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Baltimore doctors score high marks for being caring
A new analysis of Google reviews shows Baltimore doctors receive frequent praise for being caring and thorough, with patients mentioning these qualities far more often than complaints about long waits. What’s Happening: The data shows 12.82% of patient mentions describe doctors as caring, while 10.06% describe visits as thorough. Only 0.44% of mentions reference long […]
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Snow emergency plans go into effect across 10 Maryland counties
Snow emergency plans are now in effect in 10 Maryland counties. Vehicles parked along snow emergency routes must be moved or will be towed. What’s Happening: Maryland State Police announced Sunday that snow emergency plans are active in Calvert, Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, St. Mary’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. What’s Important: All […]
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Maryland governor declares State of Preparedness ahead of another heavy snow
Gov. Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness on Saturday ahead of a winter weather system expected to bring heavy snow, hazardous travel conditions, and possible power outages across Maryland beginning Sunday afternoon. What’s Happening: The winter storm is expected to hit Maryland starting Sunday afternoon to evening, with the worst conditions Sunday night into […]
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Baltimore launches pothole repair blitz after snow damage
Baltimore’s transportation department started a citywide pothole repair program this week after recent snow caused road damage. What’s Happening: The Baltimore City Department of Transportation is sending crews across the city to fix potholes reported through the 311 system. The agency said it will prioritize locations based on service requests. What’s Important: Residents can report […]
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump lacks authority under a 1977 emergency powers statute to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign imports, dealing a major blow to the administration’s trade policy. What’s Happening: The Court held 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the President to impose tariffs, even during […]
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Researchers in Maryland create Smart Underwear to find out how much you fart
Scientists at the University of Maryland are hoping to clear the air about a topic that’s been, well, a bit of a gas to study. They’ve created what they’re calling “Smart Underwear”—the first wearable device designed to measure human flatulence. You may have caught wind of the fact that they want volunteers from across the […]
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Dense fog blankets Baltimore and Eastern Shore through Wednesday morning
Dense fog has reduced visibility across parts of Maryland, prompting advisories in Baltimore County and the Lower Eastern Shore. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Northern and Southern Baltimore Counties until 10 a.m. Wednesday, with visibility dropping to one quarter mile or less. A Special Weather Statement covers Dorchester, […]
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Rain and Snow in this week’s forecast for Maryland
Mostly cloudy skies and patchy morning fog will mark Washington’s Birthday across Maryland on Monday, with temperatures reaching the mid-40s in most areas. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service forecasts highs near 46 degrees in the Baltimore-Washington region, 40 degrees in northeastern Maryland, 47 degrees in southern Maryland, and 44 degrees in western Maryland. Patchy […]