If your child has been wearing an Outdoor Master helmet while biking or skating, you’ll want to check their gear immediately. Why It Matters: The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a risk of injury or death due to head injury. With kids still active outdoors on bikes […]
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Brown Friday: Maryland Plumbers Are Having Their Busiest Day of the Year
While shoppers storm shopping centers and scroll for deals, Maryland’s plumbers are knee-deep in a different kind of chaos. The day after Thanksgiving isn’t Black Friday in their world—it’s Brown Friday. And it’s happening right now. Why It Matters: For Maryland homeowners who hosted big Thanksgiving gatherings yesterday, a clogged drain or backed-up toilet can turn […]
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Can Maryland Families Make It Through Thanksgiving Without a Meltdown?
Maryland residents have about a 60% chance of making it through turkey and pie without a family feud, according to new data that ranks the state squarely in the middle of America’s holiday survival odds. What’s Happening: The Thanksgiving Survival Index 2025 gives Maryland families roughly 60% odds of avoiding major blowups during Thursday’s feast—better […]
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2 National Guardsmen Shot Near White House: What We Know
What’s Happening: Gunfire erupted near 17th and I streets Northwest, according to Metropolitan Police. D.C. Fire confirmed three shooting victims were treated and taken to the hospital. Police have confirmed that the scene has been secured and that a suspect is in custody. What’s Important: The shooting involved National Guard troops. Two National Guardsmen were […]
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Baltimore Police Find 2 People Shot Dead in Crashed Vehicle
What’s Happening: Police found the victims around 7 a.m. at East Monument and Ensor streets. The driver and a 28-year-old woman in the passenger seat both had gunshot wounds. They died at the hospital. What’s Important: Police have not said who shot them or why. No arrests have been made. Between the Lines: An MTA […]
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Cecil County Sees Holiday Travel Surge as Philadelphia Metro Ranks Among Top Holiday Travel Spots
Cecil County sits in the heart of a holiday travel boom, as the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington metro area ranks as the fifth most popular destination for road-tripping families nationwide. What’s Happening: The Philadelphia metro area, which includes Cecil County as its only Maryland county, ranks fifth nationally for holiday destinations and fourth as a starting point for road […]
Posted inEconomy
Record 187 Million Americans Plan to Shop Thanksgiving Weekend
Nearly 187 million Americans are expected to shop between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday this year, breaking last year’s record. What’s Happening: The National Retail Federation says 186.9 million people plan to shop during the five-day holiday weekend. That’s 3 million more than last year’s previous record of 183.4 million shoppers. What’s Important: Black Friday remains the biggest […]
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Maryland Man Charged After Pointing Gun at 12-Year-Old Christmas Carolers
What’s Happening: 58-year-old Paul Brian Susie faces assault charges after the incident at his home on Point No Point Drive around 9:10 p.m. When the girls knocked on his door to announce they were caroling, Susie appeared at his bay window with a handgun drawn and pointed it directly at them. The girls ran several blocks […]
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Second Rabies Case Confirmed in La Plata This Month
What’s Happening: The Charles County Department of Health confirmed a raccoon on Oriole Lane tested positive on November 20. A second raccoon on Cornwall Drive tested positive on November 25. What’s Important: Rabies spreads through bites, scratches or contact with infected saliva. The virus is deadly but preventable with vaccination for pets. Between the Lines: Wild animals like […]
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ByHeart Expands Recall to All Baby Formula After Finding Botulism in Unopened Cans
A baby formula company has expanded its recall to include every product it makes after finding dangerous bacteria in unopened containers. What’s Happening: ByHeart now says all of its formula across all product lots may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum Type A — the bacteria that causes infant botulism. The company found the bacteria in five […]