CAMBRIDGE, MD – The Cambridge Police Department conducted a citywide traffic enforcement initiative on August 25, targeting unsafe driving and parking behaviors in response to community complaints and concerns from …
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Fire News
Massive barn fire in Clear Spring burns $75K in damage as firefighters let blaze burn out
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonCLEAR SPRING, MD – A large barn caught fire early Monday morning in Clear Spring, causing an estimated $75,000 in damages to the structure and its contents, according to local …
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Community News
NASA scrubs rocket launch due to thick clouds with East Coast sky show rescheduled for Tuesday night
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonWallops Island, VA — Last night’s planned launch of NASA’s TOMEX+ sounding rockets was abruptly canceled due to persistent cloud cover over the launch site and key camera stations along …
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63-year-old man wounded in overnight shooting on North Caroline Street in Central Baltimore BALTIMORE, MD — A 63-year-old man walked into a local hospital early Sunday morning with a gunshot …
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40-year-old man shot late Saturday night on McClean Boulevard in Northeast Baltimore BALTIMORE, MD — A 40-year-old man was shot late Saturday night on McClean Boulevard, prompting an active investigation …
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Repeat offender arrested in violent Southwest Baltimore carjacking BALTIMORE, MD — A 21-year-old man with a prior carjacking arrest is back in custody after allegedly assaulting and robbing a driver …
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Lottery Winners
A five-dollar ticket almost went ignored — until one Aberdeen man scratched his way into a $50K surprise
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonAberdeen tech worker nearly trashes ticket before realizing it won $50K ABERDEEN, MD — An IT professional from Harford County thought his lottery ticket was a dud — until a …
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Maryland News
Maryland rescinds controversial budget amendment after GOP backlash over expedited hiring funds
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonAnnapolis, MD – A controversial $30,000 budget amendment meant to fund new hiring positions in Maryland’s Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has been rescinded, just days after Senate Republicans …
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Community News
Chesapeake activates first school zone speed camera ahead of school year launch
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonChesapeake, VA – Drivers on Kempsville Road were met with a new layer of enforcement Monday as Chesapeake activated its first school zone speed camera just in time for the …
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Solomons, MD – A motor vehicle crash early Monday morning brought traffic to a standstill on the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons, with all lanes temporarily closed as emergency crews …
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Lottery Winners
How an ice encounter ended with $1,000,000 win for Baltimore man
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBaltimore, MD – What started as a quick trip to grab ice ended in a life-changing moment for a Baltimore County man who scratched his way to a $1 million …
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Maryland News
Mother charged with murder in death of 3-year-old found malnourished in Columbia home
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonColumbia, MD – A 27-year-old woman has been charged with murder and child abuse following the death of her 3-year-old child, who was found with signs of severe neglect and …
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Maryland News
25-year-old man killed and teen injured in Oxon Hill shooting
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonOxon Hill, MD – A 25-year-old man was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in a broad-daylight shooting on Indian Head Highway that also left a teenager injured and a third …
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Maryland News
Maryland AG Says Prosecution Against Leticia James’ Mortgage Fraud is Politically Motivated
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBaltimore, MD – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is leading a 21-state coalition condemning what they call a politically motivated investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing …
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No charges for Gaithersburg officers in in-custody death of Marvin Salamanca Garcia, AG announces
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBaltimore, MD – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced Friday that no criminal charges will be filed against Gaithersburg Police officers involved in the December 24, 2024, in-custody death …
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Schools
Maryland to consider banning cell phones in schools at this week’s board of education meeting
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBaltimore, MD – The Maryland State Board of Education will convene Tuesday, August 26, at 9 a.m. to review state assessment results and consider new policies aimed at improving school …
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Community News
Hurricane Erin shuts down Chincoteague Beach as sand buries parking lots under five feet
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonAssateague Island, MD – Chincoteague Beach at Assateague Island National Seashore has been closed indefinitely after Hurricane Erin’s powerful storm surge and tidal flooding caused severe damage, the National Park …
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Community News
Maryland trooper injured in Beltway crash after DUI driver slams into traffic stop scene
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonCOLLEGE PARK, MD – A Maryland State Police trooper was injured early Thursday morning when an alleged drunk driver plowed into the scene of an active traffic stop along the …
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Maryland News
Security guard shoots man during altercation outside Elkridge grocery store
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonElkridge, MD – A confrontation outside a Green Valley Marketplace turned violent Thursday afternoon when a security guard opened fire on a man during a physical altercation, Howard County police …
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Maryland News
Repeat offender arrested in violent Southwest Baltimore carjacking
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonBaltimore, MD – A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an early morning armed carjacking that occurred last week in the city’s Southwest District, Baltimore Police …
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Somerset County man arrested on charges of sexually abusing a minor CRISFIELD, MD — Maryland State Police arrested a 60-year-old Crisfield man on Thursday in connection with the alleged sexual …
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Pennsylvania couple wins $100K Maryland Lottery prize with Double Your Money scratch-off BALTIMORE, MD — A Pennsylvania couple who go by the nickname “‘Bout Time” are celebrating a $100,000 Maryland …
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Maryland News
Lonaconing couple charged in child abuse case after emergency call leads to chilling discovery
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonCumberland, MD – A frantic medical emergency call for a child in distress led first responders to a quiet Allegany County home Tuesday, but what began as a routine call …
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Maryland News
Fugitive shot by federal officer during dramatic morning standoff in Worcester
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonWorcester, MA – A wanted man was shot by a Deputy U.S. Marshal Thursday morning in Worcester after allegedly attempting to ram law enforcement with a vehicle during a fugitive …
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Gaithersburg man wins $50K Powerball prize with eye on $700M jackpot GAITHERSBURG, MD — A Montgomery County man says he is thrilled with his recent $50,000 Powerball win but is …