A Pasadena man was arrested this week, more than a year after his girlfriend was found unresponsive at their home and later died. What’s Happening: Heather Elizabeth Beaver, 34, was found at 1204 Lorene Court in Pasadena on April 4, 2025, after Scott Anthony Kirby, 33, called 911 and told dispatchers she appeared to be […]
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Road closures set for Sunday’s Pike’s Peek 10K in Montgomery County
Montgomery County police are warning drivers to expect road closures, detours, and delays Sunday, April 26, as the Pikes Peek 10K race takes place. What’s Happening: The annual Pikes Peek 10K will close roads in Montgomery County on Sunday morning. Police are asking drivers to plan ahead and allow extra travel time. What’s Important: Drivers […]
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Anne Arundel buys 47 acres of old growth forest near Annapolis Mall
I apologize. For the second time since I started these letters three and a half years ago, I didn’t deliver last week. I was in New Orleans, attempting to combine a family excursion, a DNC Meeting, and working with my staff through solutions to a couple of very complex county puzzles that need to be […]
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Stranded boater rescued from Somerset County marsh
A Maryland State Police helicopter pulled a man to safety Friday after he ran his boat aground in a remote marsh and suffered a medical emergency. What’s Happening: Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on April 17, Somerset County rescue crews were called to Dames Quarter Lake, where a boater had grounded his vessel and was experiencing […]
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Dirt bike rider injured in crash at Wicomico Motorsport Park
A dirt bike rider crashed on a remote trail at Wicomico Motorsport Park in Charlotte Hall on Saturday afternoon, prompting a specialized rescue response. What’s Happening: The Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department and mutual aid units responded to the crash at 12:55 p.m. at 11100 Kingston Place. The rider was in terrain that standard emergency vehicles […]
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Maryland 4 near Upper Marlboro drops to two lanes starting tonight
The Maryland State Highway Administration is reducing Maryland 4 from three lanes to two lanes near Dower House Road in Upper Marlboro starting Thursday night. The change affects about 2,500 feet of road and will remain in place until a larger traffic switch this summer. What’s Happening: The highway administration will shift traffic overnight Thursday […]
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$50,000 Reward offered for info on 2 children shot and killed in Northeast DC
Two boys were shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in Northeast DC. Police are investigating and offering a $50,000 reward for information. What’s Happening: Police say 14-year-old Tyale Coates and 12-year-old Mhilo Young were shot in the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue around 3:27 p.m. Tuesday. Both lived in Northeast DC. One child was pronounced dead […]
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Calvert High School students see mock crash ahead of prom season
Calvert High School held a mock crash demonstration in its parking lot Wednesday for juniors and seniors. What’s Happening: The Chesapeake Region Safety Council staged a crash involving a distracted driver who struck a school bus while texting. The demonstration was held ahead of prom season and graduation. What’s Important: Dr. Janet Bahouth of Crash […]
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Potomac River named most endangered in US after massive sewage spill
The Potomac River was named the most endangered river in the United States following a 200 to 300 million gallon sewage spill in January, the largest in U.S. history. What’s Happening: American Rivers released its annual endangered rivers report Wednesday, ranking the Potomac River first. The January failure of the Potomac Interceptor sewage line in […]
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Pedestrian airlifted after dirt bike collision in Waldorf
A 20-year-old was flown to a trauma center after being struck by a dirt bike Tuesday in Waldorf. What’s Happening: Emergency crews responded to Billingsley Road and St. Francis Drive at approximately 8:38 p.m. on April 14 after a pedestrian was hit by a dirt bike. What’s Important: First responders say the patient was alert […]