BALTIMORE, MD—United Way of Central Maryland is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a month-long “Dine United” campaign, inviting diners to support the nonprofit’s mission by eating at participating restaurants across the region. From Sept. 12 to Oct. 18, dozens of eateries in the greater Baltimore area will offer special menu items, cocktails or donate a portion of their sales to […]
TOWSON, MD—Towson University has been named the No. 1 public university in Maryland by Washington Monthly, which also included the school on its inaugural list of “Best-in-Class Colleges” for its commitment to student success, affordabilit0, and public service. The “Best-in-Class” list recognizes 25 universities nationwide that place students and the public good at the core of their mission. “This recognition […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) firmly ruled out a presidential run in 2028 during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday, emphasizing his commitment to serving a full second term as governor if re-elected in 2026. Moore, 46, has been widely viewed as a potential contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, with his leadership during the 2024 Francis […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a string of robberies, assaults and burglaries that took place across the county’s eastern and northeastern areas between Sept. 4 and Sept. 7, according to the department’s crime blotter. Police responded to two robberies in the Essex area on Sept. 4. One occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Back River Neck Road, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery announced that a $1 million winning Powerball ticket was sold in Baltimore County as the game’s jackpot, which reached a near-record $1.787 billion, was won by two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas. While no one in Maryland hit the jackpot in the Sept. 6 drawing, a Pikesville player matched all five white balls to win […]
ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Ava Murrell, 14, is 4’11” tall and weighs 100 pounds. She was last seen at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, September 7 in the Essex area. Anyone with information on Ava Murrell’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police at 410-887-0220.
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price for a gallon of gasoline has seen a slight increase over the past week, rising to $3.16 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. The average price is up 0.3 cents from last week and 3.1 cents from a month ago, but remains 6.1 cents lower than a year ago. The average price of diesel also […]
FALLSTON, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that killed a Fallston man Friday night in Harford County. Luis Guzman Hernandez, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene by Harford County emergency medical services personnel. The driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee remained at the scene of the crash. Shortly after 8:15 p.m. on September 5, troopers from […]