The Maryland State Highway Administration is warning drivers to expect heavier traffic and possible delays near Laurel Park starting Thursday as the 151st Preakness Stakes gets underway. What’s Happening: Racing events begin Thursday at Laurel Park, which is hosting Preakness week activities. The Preakness Stakes itself is the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown. […]
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Kids can try police activities for free at Arundel Mills this June
The Anne Arundel County Police Department is hosting a free event for children at Arundel Mills Mall next month, giving kids a hands-on look at police work. What’s Happening: Junior Officer Discovery Day is set for June 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Arundel Mills Mall Dining Pavilion, 7000 Arundel Mills Circle […]
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Maryland police officer climbs rooftop to rescue stranded dog
A Baltimore County police officer climbed onto the roof of a two-story townhouse in Turner Station to rescue a dog that could not get down. What’s Happening: Officers responded to the 300 block of Pine Street in Dundalk after receiving reports of a dog stranded on the roof of a townhouse and unable to safely […]
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Baltimore man arrested after downtown shooting, police find loaded gun
A Baltimore man is facing attempted murder charges after a shooting in the Central District left a 30-year-old man wounded Sunday morning. What happened: Baltimore police responded to the 200 block of North Eutaw Street around 11:21 a.m. May 10 after a report of a shooting. Officers found a 30-year-old man with a gunshot wound. […]
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Crash on Benedict Bridge snarls Wednesday morning traffic
A crash on the Benedict Bridge is causing delays on Route 231 near Prince Frederick, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. What’s Happening: The accident was reported on the Benedict Bridge on Route 231. Drivers should expect delays in the area. What’s Important: The Sheriff’s Office is urging drivers to use alternate routes. Eyewitness […]
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Have you seen missing Baltimore County 6-year-old Nolan Hawkins?
Baltimore County Police are looking for a 6-year-old boy who went missing Tuesday night. What’s happening: Nolan Hawkins was last seen about 8:45 p.m. Tuesday in the Woodlawn area. He is 3 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 42 pounds. What he was wearing: Nolan had on blue and green pajama pants, a white tank […]
Posted inWeather
Tidal flooding expected at Annapolis City Dock Saturday
Tidal flooding is expected along the Anne Arundel County shoreline Saturday morning, with water running up to a foot and a half above normal levels. What’s happening: The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. High tide at the U.S. Naval Academy hits at 11:26 a.m. […]
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Maryland ranks 10th in US for deadly motorcycle intersection crashes
Maryland recorded 176 fatal motorcycle crashes at intersections between 2020 and 2024, ranking 10th in the nation among the deadliest states for riders, according to a study by California personal injury law firm Easton & Easton. What’s Happening: The study used federal crash and registration data covering all 50 states over five years. Maryland’s rate […]
Posted inEducation
Which Maryland schools were hit by the massive Canvas hack?
A hacking group called ShinyHunters says it broke into Instructure, the company that runs the online classroom platform Canvas, for the second time this month. They stole millions of student and faculty records and cut off Canvas access for schools across Maryland and the United States. What’s Happening: The attack began Thursday, May 7, when […]
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Expect heavier traffic near Laurel Park this weekend for Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan
Anne Arundel County police are warning drivers to expect heavier-than-normal traffic near Laurel Park this weekend as the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes move to the track for the first time in the events’ histories. The Black-Eyed Susan Stakes is scheduled for Friday, May 15, and the Preakness Stakes follows Saturday, May 16. Both […]