As July 4th approaches, many Americans eagerly anticipate the dazzling fireworks displays that light up the night sky. However, what’s a celebration for humans can be a nightmare for our furry friends. The loud booms, flashes of light, and unfamiliar smells can trigger intense fear and anxiety in pets, leading to distress and potentially dangerous […]
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Dangerous heat blankets Maryland on July 4th weekend
The National Weather Service has issued Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories across all of Maryland Friday as temperatures are expected to reach 97 to 102 degrees with heat index values — what the air actually feels like on the skin — climbing as high as 113 degrees in some areas. What’s happening: The Baltimore/Washington […]
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Teen goes missing in Potomac River near Great Falls for second time in weeks
A 16-year-old boy went missing in the Potomac River near Sandy Landing and Great Falls Park Thursday morning after entering the water with a group of friends and failing to resurface. What’s Happening: Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service and the Fairfax County Swift Water Team launched a search at about 6:15 a.m. After six […]
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DEEP DIVE: Trump DOJ indicts Maryland Olympian for reflecting pool ‘vandalism’
A 67-year-old Bethesda man who competed on TeamUSA during four Olympic Games was indicted Thursday on a felony charge that could send him to prison for a decade — for what he says was touching a piece of liner that was already falling off the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. What’s happening: A D.C. grand jury […]
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Propane tank explodes in Waldorf neighborhood
A propane tank blew up in an open area in the 15600 block of Aquila Court in Waldorf Thursday afternoon. No fire broke out. What’s Happening: The explosion was reported at 4:56 p.m. Multiple fire and rescue units responded, including advanced life support crews. What’s Important: Dispatchers classified the call as an explosion with no […]
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School bus crash in Montgomery County sends 5 to hospital
A school bus and three other vehicles collided Thursday morning in Gaithersburg, injuring five people and sending one adult to the hospital as a trauma patient. What’s Happening: Montgomery County Fire and Rescue was called to Firstfield Road and Clopper Road at 7:18 a.m. Crews arrived to find four vehicles involved, including the school bus. […]
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Calvert County opens cooling centers and offers free rides during heat wave
Calvert County has opened eight cooling centers across the county during this week’s heat wave and is offering free bus rides to get there. What’s Happening: Anyone who flags down a Calvert County Public Transportation bus will get a free ride to the nearest county-operated cooling center. Where to go: What’s Important: All locations will […]
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Route 32 shut down after tractor-trailer crash near Sykesville
Route 32 was shut down in both directions at Day Road near Sykesville Thursday morning after a crash involving a tractor-trailer. Howard County Police confirmed southbound lanes reopened by 8:30 a.m. What’s Still Unknown: No information was released about injuries or what caused the crash.
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Air quality alerts cover most of Maryland Thursday
Most of Maryland is under an air quality alert Thursday, with state officials warning that pollution levels could become unhealthy for children, the elderly, and people with breathing or heart conditions. What’s happening: The Maryland Department of the Environment issued Code Orange air quality alerts covering large portions of the state. The alerts expire at […]
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Here are the new laws that went into effect in Maryland today
County and municipal taxes and fees could rise as a ripple effect of a new law that takes effect Wednesday. The law creates a task force that will look at potential changes to the revenue those local governments bring in to fund operations. It is one of hundreds of laws the Maryland legislature passed earlier this year. […]