Essex stabbing victim dies, suspect to face additional charges

ESSEX, MD—The man injured in a stabbing on Bennett Road in Essex on February 14 has died. Margarito Miron, 42, of the 7400-block of Berkshire Road (21222) died on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Vidal Trinidad-Hernandez, 61, of the 100-block of Bennett Road (21221), was charged with attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault after being released from the hospital on […]

Governor Hogan re-designates violent crime bills as emergency legislation

ANNAPOLIS, MD—At a Thursday press conference marking the halfway point of the legislative session, Governor Larry Hogan announced that he is re-designating his bills to combat the violent crime crisis in Baltimore City as emergency legislation so that they can be signed into law and take effect immediately. To date, the General Assembly has not taken action on the governor’s […]

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center to hold special event commemorating Black History Month

ROSEDALE, MD—MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center will celebrate Black History Month throughout February by honoring the contributions of six extraordinary African Americans to U.S. history, and welcoming Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski III, president of University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), to speak on March 1, 2020. The free community event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the […]

MVA expanding appointments to include vehicle titling

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration is expanding its weekly appointment offerings to include select vehicle service transactions. Maryland residents can now take advantage of 2,646 new weekly appointments for vehicle titling services. Customers who schedule an appointment are guaranteed to be seen within 15 minutes of that appointment time. “Appointments for driver licensing related transactions have […]

Important deadlines announced for 2020 Presidential Primary Election, Special General Election for 7th Congressional District

TOWSON, MD—The 2020 Special General Election for the 7th Congressional District will coincide with the 2020 Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Voters may vote by absentee ballot, visit their local early voting center during early voting, which takes place April 16 through April 23, or they can go to their polling place on Election Day. Important deadlines […]

House fire reported in Middle River

UPDATE: A dryer fire at the location has been extinguished.  No injuries have been reported. Original story below… —— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday afternoon house fire in Middle River. The fire was reported at just before 2 p.m. in the 2200-block of Graythorn Road (21220). Arriving units found smoke inside the dwelling, possibly from […]