Nine people were hurt when a boat exploded at Schaefer’s Canal House in Chesapeake City Saturday afternoon, sending four to hospitals by helicopter. What’s Happening: The explosion was reported at about 4:20 p.m. Volunteer Fire Company #1 of Chesapeake City, Cecil County Paramedics, and several other fire and emergency units responded to the scene. What […]
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Severe storms threaten Maryland’s Fourth of July celebrations
Severe thunderstorms are sweeping across Maryland this Fourth of July evening, with warnings and watches covering most of the state. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Charles County until 6:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., storms were moving northeast at 20 mph along a line from […]
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Maryland scorches at 115 degrees on July 4th
Most of Maryland is under an Extreme Heat Warning today, with heat index values expected to reach as high as 115 degrees in parts of the state. What’s Happening: Two Extreme Heat Warnings and a Heat Advisory cover Maryland from the Western Shore to the Eastern Shore. Both warnings expire between 8 and 9 p.m. […]
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This Country’s Been to Worse Fourth of July Cookouts Than This One
America turns 250 this weekend, and she’s celebrating the way most of us celebrate a milestone birthday: sweating through her shirt, surrounded by relatives who aren’t speaking to each other, quietly wondering where the time went. Let’s be honest about where we are, because I think honesty is the only birthday gift worth giving. It […]
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Heat and bad air hit Maryland on Fourth of July
Marylanders heading out for Fourth of July celebrations Saturday are dealing with dangerous heat and poor air quality across much of the state. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for parts of north central Maryland, including Frederick County, running from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Heat index values […]
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Dangerous heat hits Maryland through the holiday weekend
Central and Eastern Allegany County are under an Extreme Heat Warning through 8 p.m. Friday, with heat index values expected to reach between 105 and 110 degrees. What’s happening: The National Weather Service issued the warning for the region as dangerously hot and humid conditions settle over western Maryland. A Heat Advisory takes effect Saturday […]
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Fireworks and Fido: A Complete Guide to Calming Your Pet on July 4th
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 […]