BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has updated its income guidelines for free and reduced-price school meals for the upcoming school year. The new guidelines, which are in effect through June 30, 2026, are based on federal poverty levels and are updated annually. For a family of four, a child will qualify for free meals if the household’s […]
REISTERSTOWN, MD—Governor Wes Moore and Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. welcomed the largest Maryland State Police Academy graduating class in five years during a ceremony Friday. The 159th Academy Class completed 27 weeks of rigorous training before being sworn in at LifePoint Church. In his remarks, Moore thanked the graduates and their families, noting the new […]
UPDATE: Police have identified the victims in this incident. Original story below… ——— CATONSVILLE, MD—Police are investigating Thursday’s triple-shooting in Catonsville as a double murder suicide. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on August 28, officers responded to the 700-block of Wilton Farm Drive (21228) for a check-on-subject call. Once on scene, officers located an adult female suffering from apparent trauma along […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Shoppers Food, a regional grocery chain, will shutter four of its Maryland locations by mid-October, the company’s parent, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), announced Thursday. The closures are part of an effort to optimize the chain’s regional footprint amid ongoing financial challenges. The affected stores are located at 1200 Eastern Blvd., Essex; 7790 Riverdale Rd., New Carrollton; 1170 W. […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices and most Maryland public transit services will be closed or operating on a modified schedule for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. Baltimore County’s main offices, as well as its landfill and drop-off centers, will be closed. Additionally, CountyRide and Towson Loop Circulators will not be operating. For residents, trash, recycling, and […]
PARSONSBURG, MD—An 11-year-old boy died in a house fire early Friday morning in Parsonsburg, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. Firefighters were called to a home at 31615 Zion Road at about 4:20 a.m. Responding to heavy flames, crews were told by three adults who escaped the house that a child was still inside. Despite rescue […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Harford County woman is keeping a family tradition alive after her late father’s love for the lottery led her to a $500,000 Powerball Double Play win. The Joppatowne resident, who chose to remain anonymous and go by the nickname “Brown Eyed Girl,” claimed her prize on Wednesday at Maryland Lottery headquarters. She said her father had a passion […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Fire Department are teaming up for 2025 Public Safety Day. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 700 E. Joppa Road in Towson (21286). There will be public safety related displays, demonstrations, a car show, and community resource information. A $20 […]