Residents urged to speak out about traffic concerns on Eastern Boulevard

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Residents concerned about traffic safety on Eastern Boulevard are urged to attend a community meeting in July where the Maryland State Highway Administration will present findings from a traffic safety study. Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga announced the meeting, which will focus on plans to improve traffic conditions along Eastern Boulevard between Maryland Route 43 and Earls […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct firing tests June 23 – 27

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has daytime testing operations scheduled for Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, 2025. Firing tests will occur from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Weapons firing may be heard in some areas off the installation. These operations are not hazardous to residents in the surrounding communities and are […]

Maryland is 2025’s 10th worst state for summer road trips, WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With nearly 80% of U.S. adults saying they will take some sort of road trip this summer, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips. To help travelers plan a fun and wallet-friendly road trip, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states based on 32 key metrics. The data […]

Baltimore man pleads guilty to distributing 80 kilograms of cocaine

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man pleaded guilty Monday to distributing 80 kilograms of cocaine following a wiretap investigation, federal authorities announced. Travis Sentell Howell, 46, of Baltimore, admitted to his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy that was investigated by the FBI and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) beginning in fall 2022. According to his guilty plea, investigators obtained court-authorized wiretaps on […]

Downed wires snarl traffic on Belair Road in Fullerton area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are working to repair downed power lines along Belair Road in the Overlea/Fullerton area. At just before 3 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, the Maryland State Highway Administration advised that wires were down along Route 1 between Rossville Boulevard and Fitch Avenue (21236). Several northbound and southbound lanes are currently blocked along Belair Road. Motorists should use […]

Governor Moore declares State of Preparedness as extreme heat grips Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Monday declared a State of Preparedness for Maryland ahead of a hazardous heat wave expected to bring dangerously high temperatures across much of the state. The declaration aims to enhance government coordination and ensure the state is ready to respond swiftly to potential heat-related hazards. The National Weather Service forecasts extreme heat from Monday through […]