A driver struck two Maryland State Police troopers early Sunday morning on Branch Avenue in Prince George’s County. Both troopers were taken to a hospital and have been released. What’s Happening: Avery Alexander Bost of Upper Marlboro, was arrested and charged with suspected impaired driving and other traffic charges. Bost was driving a Maserati sedan. […]
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Baltimore Police Seek Information in Murder of 14-Year-Old Michael Hitchens
Baltimore homicide detectives are asking for the public’s help in solving the murder of a 14-year-old boy. Michael Hitchens was shot and killed December 13 in the 2500 block of Washington Boulevard, according to the Baltimore Police Department. The department posted a renewed appeal for information on its Facebook page, indicating investigators are still working […]
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No charges filed in fatal police shooting of homicide suspect in Salisbury
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced Tuesday that no charges will be filed against Salisbury police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a homicide suspect last November. The decision follows a four-month investigation into the November 2, 2025 shooting death of David Evans in Salisbury, Wicomico County. According to the Attorney General’s office, […]
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Maryland bill would ban January 6 attack convicts from state boards
The way Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D-Montgomery) sees it, “there are consequences to actions.” If you were convicted for storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, you should not be able to serve on a Maryland state panel or garner “a special appointment” by the governor for certain positions. That’s the thrust of Kagan’s Senate Bill […]
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‘No Kings Act’ would allow Maryland residents to sue ICE agents and other federal officers
A Senate committee voted to approve a bill that would let Marylanders sue federal agents in state courts for constitutional violations, despite concerns by one Republican lawmaker who called it just “another slap at federal law enforcement” tasked with carrying out the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration agenda. A House version of the No Kings Act […]
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11-year-old boy missing in Essex area
Baltimore County police are searching for an 11-year-old boy last seen in Essex on Monday evening. What’s Happening: Karter Morris was last seen around 6 p.m. on March 17 in the Essex area. He is 5 feet tall and weighs 90 pounds. He was wearing a Nike hoodie, gray Under Armour sweatpants, and black and […]
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Survey ranks Baltimore-Washington Parkway as the angriest U.S. commute
A survey of 3,015 U.S. workers who drive to work put the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (MD-295) at the top of a national list of commutes tied to stress, frustration, and aggressive driving. Munley Law, a personal injury law firm, said it asked workers which roads they most associate with those feelings. What’s Happening: Munley Law released […]
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Annapolis makes national top 10 list for spring flowers and walkable streets
Annapolis’ Historic District came in at No. 5 in a new national poll of places that real estate agents said feel most magical in spring. Portland Real Estate said it surveyed 3,012 real estate agents to find neighborhoods and districts across the country known for spring flowers, walkable streets, and seasonal color. What’s happening: Annapolis […]
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Schools across Maryland dismiss early as severe storms target the region
School districts across Maryland are sending students home early today as a dangerous line of thunderstorms takes aim at the state, threatening damaging winds and possible tornadoes. The severe weather threat has prompted early dismissals at schools from the Eastern Shore to Central Maryland, with districts scrambling to get students home safely before the worst […]
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A tornado touched down in Howard County during Wednesday’s storms
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Howard County, Maryland on Wednesday. What’s Happening: The tornado struck Cooksville along Old Frederick Road on Wednesday evening, snapping and uprooting numerous trees. What’s Important: The tornado had peak winds of 90 mph and lasted one minute, from 7:06 p.m. to 7:07 p.m., according […]