Edgewood man arrested after accidentally shooting his brother with 3D-printed ‘ghost gun’

EDGEWOOD, MD—Police say a Harford County man has been arrested after accidentally shooting his brother on Tuesday. At just before 2 p.m. on April 29, 2025, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 600 block of Yorkshire Drive in Edgewood for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an 18-year-old male, suffering a gunshot […]

Edgewood crash leaves 1 injured

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews responded to a crash in the Edgewood area on Wednesday morning. At around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Fulfillment Drive and Trimble Road (21040). At the scene, crews found that a car had crashed into a tractor-trailer. One person was […]

Attorney General Brown joins lawsuit against Trump’s dismantling of AmeriCorps

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced that he has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday afternoon, argues that the administration’s actions are unlawful and will harm communities across the country. The Trump administration abruptly reduced AmeriCorps’ workforce by nearly 90%, cancelled its contracts, and closed $400 […]

Marks, Henn: Over $27 million allocated in new budget to upgrade eastside schools

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn on Wednesday announced that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes $27 million to upgrade public schools in the Fifth District, including the chiller replacement at Martin Boulevard Elementary School and mechanical upgrades at Oliver Beach Elementary School. All public school classrooms in the Fifth […]

Study: Maryland among states with highest mortgage burden in 2025

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland ranks among U.S. states most burdened by mortgages in 2025, with its debt-to-salary ratio of 0.73 being among the lowest in the top 10, according to a recent study. A recent study by Highland Cabinetry revealed the top ten U.S. states most burdened by mortgages in 2025, examining factors including homeownership rates, percentage of mortgage-free homes, median single-family […]

Governor Moore announces new partnership with DARPA to unlock $100M in federal investment in Maryland’s quantum industry

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In a move to solidify Maryland’s position as a leader in quantum information science, Governor Wes Moore has signed a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The agreement establishes the “Capital of Quantum Benchmarking Hub,” a collaborative effort between state and federal entities to advance quantum research and development. The hub, physically located […]

Baltimore County Police Department offers spring crime prevention tips

TOWSON, MD—With spring in full swing, the Baltimore County Police Department is reminding residents to take preventative measures against crime. The department recommends residents lock their doors and windows, secure valuables, and be aware of home improvement scams. The police department is stressing the importance of locking all doors, even when at home. This includes locking the front and garage […]

Police investigating several local burglaries, assaults

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local burglaries and assaults that were reported this month. At approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025, a suspect burglarized a residence in the 3100-block of East Avenue in Carney (21234). At approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, a suspect burglarized a business located in the 1200-block of Taylor Avenue in Parkville (21234) […]