A winter storm will bring snow and freezing rain to parts of Maryland starting Friday afternoon. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories on Christmas Day. The storm will hit the region Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. What’s Important: Northern parts of Delmarva, including Wilmington, will get a […]
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When Will Santa Arrive in Maryland? Track Him Here
The map below will let you track Santa’s journey all through Christmas Eve. Santa is expected to be arriving in Maryland sometime between 9 p.m. and midnight. Be sure to bookmark this page and come back to it.
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How to Track Santa on Christmas Eve 2025 in Maryland
The North American Aerospace Defense Command will track Santa Claus on December 24 and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary. What’s Happening: NORAD launched its Santa tracking website on December 1 at www.noradsanta.org. The website features Santa’s North Pole Village with a holiday countdown, games, movie theater, holiday music, and web store. What’s Important: On […]
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Will Cracker Barrel Be Open on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve?
If Cracker Barrel is part of your holiday routine, you may want to double-check your plans before heading out. What’s Happening: Cracker Barrel has confirmed how it will operate around Christmas. The restaurant chain will follow a special holiday schedule. What’s Important: On Christmas Eve, most Cracker Barrel locations will be open but are expected […]
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Otter Slide Tracks Are Showing Up in Maryland’s Winter Snow
If you see long, smooth slide marks in the snow, they may not be from a sled or a child at play. Wildlife experts say those tracks are often made by river otters moving through winter landscapes. What’s Happening: Wildlife officials say North American river otters slide across snow instead of walking. The behavior helps […]
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Maryland Man Admits To Death Threats Against Marjorie Taylor Greene
A Maryland man who worked as a supervisor at Voice of America pleaded guilty in federal court to making repeated death threats against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, her family, and her staff. What’s Happening: Court records show Seth Jason admitted to leaving threatening voicemail messages at Greene’s Georgia district offices for more than a year. […]
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Suspect In Brown University Shooting Found Dead
The man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at Brown University has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit, ending a multistate search. What’s Happening: Authorities say Claudio Neves Valente, 48, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday evening inside a storage facility where he rented a unit. Investigators believe he acted […]
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Salad Dressing Recall: What You Need to Know
Thousands of cases of salad dressing and barbecue sauce used in food service have been recalled after plastic material was found in an ingredient, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. What’s Happening: Ventura Foods, a California-based company, recalled 3,556 cases of salad dressing and 700 cases of barbecue sauce after discovering black plastic […]
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House Bill Could Make It Harder To Force States To Clean Up The Chesapeake Bay
A bill passed by the U.S. House could reduce the federal government’s ability to make states follow through on promises to reduce pollution flowing into the Chesapeake Bay. What’s Happening: The House approved the PERMIT Act on Dec. 11. The bill tells the Environmental Protection Agency to be more cooperative and collaborative with states that […]
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36-Year-Old Inmate Dies At Hagerstown Prison
Maryland State Police are investigating after a 36-year-old inmate died at a state prison in Hagerstown. What’s Happening: The inmate, identified as Wenhui Sun, was housed at the Maryland Correctional and Training Center when the incident occurred. He was pronounced dead by emergency medical services at the jail. What’s Important: Investigators say Sun was involved […]