A repeat sex offender pleaded guilty in federal court to sexually exploiting a child. What’s Happening: Dwayne Lamont Hicks, 45, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison and a maximum of 30 years. What’s Important: Hicks was previously convicted of […]
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Maryland ranks 17th best state for immigrants in new national study
Maryland placed in the middle of a new national ranking measuring how well states support immigrant communities, scoring higher on social factors but lower on economic and legal measures. What’s Happening: SmileHub, a nonprofit organization, released its 2026 Best States for Immigrants study today, comparing all 50 states across 16 metrics including immigrant population share, […]
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Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time this weekend
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. Clocks move forward one hour, and most people will lose one hour of sleep. What’s Happening: At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks jump to 3 a.m. Most smartphones and internet-connected devices update automatically. What’s Important: Clocks that do not update on their own, such as […]
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Winter Weather Advisory: Expect icy conditions through tuesday northwest of I-95
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for areas northwest of I-95, warning of snow and freezing rain through Tuesday morning. What’s Happening: A band of snow will move across the region late Monday morning into the afternoon. A wintry mix will spread across the area Monday night into Tuesday morning. What’s Important: […]
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Maryland Man killed in Caroline County crash after truck crosses center line
A 30-year-old Ridgely man died Saturday afternoon when a box truck crossed the center line on Maryland Route 480 in Caroline County, forcing his vehicle onto the shoulder where the crash occurred. Joseph Dsouza was driving a 2017 Kia Sorento south on Route 480 north of Eveland Road around 2 p.m. Saturday when an Isuzu […]
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Plane Crash in St. Mary’s County: What We Know
Emergency crews found a downed aircraft in a wooded area of St. Mary’s County Saturday morning, confirming one person died in the crash. Why It Matters: A member of the community lost their life in what appears to be a small aircraft accident, prompting a multi-agency search and rescue operation involving local fire departments, Maryland […]
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Fog blankets Maryland Friday morning
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 […]