Two suspects arrested, charged in connection with shooting of Baltimore police officer

UPDATE: Officer Holley has been taken off of life support. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting of Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley. The Baltimore Police Department announced the arrest of Elliot Knox, 31, and Travon Shaw, 32, for the ambush-style shooting that occurred on December 16, 2021, in the 4400-block of […]

Two suspects arrested, charged in connection with shooting in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the November shooting of a teen in Middle River. Authorities arrested Murkey Spruill, 51, and Dandre Cannon, 23, in connection with a shooting that occurred on November 21 in the 2100-block of Eastern Avenue. At around 4:15 p.m. on November 21, officers arrived at a parking lot on Eastern Avenue […]

Maryland gained 8,400 jobs, unemployment rate fell to 5.4 percent in November

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland gained 8,400 jobs and the unemployment rate decreased to 5.4% in November. This is the lowest unemployment rate since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In November, Maryland added jobs more than twice as quickly […]

Olszewski announces new Baltimore County residential bulk trash collection program

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced that, in 2022, Baltimore County will bring back residential bulk trash collection for the first time since 1992. The new program will give residents two opportunities to set out bulk items for collection next year. “Baltimore County spoke, and we listened. For the first time in nearly 30 years, residents will enjoy […]

Northern Lights recalls Alaura jar candles sold at Costco due to laceration, fire hazards

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Northern Lights, Inc. is recalling approximately 139,500 Alaura jar candles that were sold at Costco. The recalled jar candles can shatter, crack, or break apart while burning, posing laceration and fire hazards. The recall involves the Alaura Brand Two-Tone Jar Candles. The two-tone candles come in a decorative glass container with a metal lid. They come in two scents; […]

Nottingham retailer sells winning $50,000 Bonus Match 5 ticket

UPDATE: The lucky winner has claimed his prize. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Someone who went shopping in the Nottingham area is going to have a brighter holiday season. A lucky Bonus Match 5 player is $50,000 richer after buying a top-prize winning ticket in the Thursday, December 16 drawing. BJ’s Wholesale Club sold the ticket, which matches the five […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct testing on December 18

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials have announced that the base will conduct testing on Saturday, December 18, 2021. The base will be testing from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Noises may be heard in some areas off the installation. These operations are not hazardous to residents in surrounding communities and are “integral to ensuring continued readiness of […]

Governor Hogan announces new efforts to prepare Maryland nursing homes for COVID-19 winter surge

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced new efforts to help Maryland nursing homes prepare for a winter surge of COVID-19. “We continue to work closely with our nursing homes to protect our most vulnerable residents against COVID-19,” said Governor Hogan. “Just as these facilities offer vaccines and booster shots, we want to make sure they are offering antibody treatments […]