Man who received historic first pig-to-human heart transplant in Maryland dies

BALTIMORE, MD—David Bennett, the 57-year old patient with terminal heart disease who made history as the first person to receive a genetically modified pig’s heart, passed away yesterday afternoon on March 8, the University of Maryland Medical Center has announced. Bennett received the transplant on January 7 and lived for two months following the surgery. His condition began deteriorating several […]

Family Fun Day to be held at Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum on March 12

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—An annual tradition returns to Middle River this weekend. On Saturday, March 12, the Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum at Martin State Airport will host a Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will celebrate women in aviation and attendees will meet women pilots of The Ninety-Nines and create and fly paper airplanes […]

Two injured in Rosedale crash

ROSEDALE, MD—Two people were injured in a crash in Rosedale on Thursday evening. The accident was reported at around 6:30 p.m. in the area of Philadelphia Road at Campbell Boulevard (21237). Two vehicles were involved in the crash. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that two people from one of the vehicles were transported to a nearby hospital. There […]

Wintry mix may affect Wednesday morning commute

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore area may see all four seasons within the span of a single week. After setting record high temperatures in the upper 70s on Monday, another winter blast (or two) is expected this week. Forecasters say a dusting of snow is possible in some areas on Wednesday morning. While there won’t be much accumulation, travel may briefly be […]

Parachuting Joro spiders expected to spread throughout East Coast [VIDEO]

NOTTINGHAM, MD—An invasive species of spider that has spread throughout the Southeast in recent years may soon take aim at the entire East Coast, according to a new study. The Joro spider first appeared in Georgia around 2013 and new research from the University of Georgia suggests the invasive arachnids could spread through most of the Eastern Seaboard. Joros don’t […]

Middle River lottery winner of Ukrainian heritage plans to help his homeland with $50,000 prize

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Maryland Lottery player of Ukrainian heritage plans to send some of the $50,000 prize he claimed on March 4 to help people in his homeland. The Middle River resident bought a Power 5s instant ticket at Baker’s Tavern, 2233 Old Eastern Avenue in Middle River, and scratched to reveal the numeral 5 next to 10 places showing […]