BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has fallen for the second week in a row, according to GasBuddy. This decline is attributed to a drop in oil prices, which have been impacted by geopolitical events and concerns about the global economy. The national average gas price fell 3.4 cents to $3.10 per gallon, as per GasBuddy’s data. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A new analysis of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge has found that neither span currently meets modern risk thresholds for ship strikes, and Maryland Transportation Authority officials are responding. “According to publicly available bridge data, available on the Federal Highway Administration’s website, the Bay Bridge has been inspected annually, for more than 30 years, and found to be in safe […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 67-year-old in Baltimore County early Sunday morning. The deceased is identified as Junior Dunkley, 67, of Owings Mills. He was the driver of a Toyota Tacoma involved in the incident. He was transported by ambulance to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center where […]
This story has been updated to include quotes from Councilman David Marks, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki, and Governor Wes Moore. BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore Archbishop William Lori said on Monday that he was saddened to learn of the passing of Pope Francis and that he hopes to attend his funeral. Pope Francis died at 1:35 a.m. EDT on April 21, 2025 at the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—At long last, Orioles fans in Baltimore will be able to stream the team’s games without a cable television subscription. Beginning Monday, April 21, 2025, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) will begin offering a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) streaming option called MASN+. Fans can subscribe for $19.99/month or $89.99 for the remainder of the 2025 regular season to receive 24/7 MASN […]
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, Councilman David Marks, the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, and state legislators will dedicate the new playground at Honeygo Run Park in April. The event will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The playground is one of seven in the Fifth District that have been renovated or […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—In an effort to support federal workers impacted by recent layoffs and firings, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a new streamlined hiring process for four critical state government positions. The initiative aims to expedite the hiring process for Human Resources, Procurement Officers, Accountants, and Fiscal Accounts Technicians. Governor Moore emphasized the initiative’s dual purpose, stating, “Today’s actions mark the […]
TOWSON, MD—Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing Baltimore County man. Herbert Richard Newsome III, 86, was last seen operating a black 2022 Kia Forte with Maryland plate 4FD0270 on Saturday, April 19 at 8:30 p.m., in the Owings Mills area. Mr. Newsome, who is 5’9” and weighs 150 lbs., was last seen wearing a gray jacket, white […]