Governor Hogan announces additional actions as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced a series of additional actions to address the potential for a further surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations due to the convergence of the Delta and Omicron variants. “As I announced last week, we are continuing to closely monitor the rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations and use every tool at our disposal to make sure our […]

Joppa homicide suspect arrested in Towson

JOPPA, MD—A man has been arrested in connection with the weekend murder of William Doran in Joppa. At 6:45 p.m. on December 10, 2021, officers responded to the 500-block of Dembytown Road in Joppa for a report of a single vehicle collision. Upon the arrival of deputies, medics were performing CPR on an adult male, identified as William James Doran, […]

Car crashes through glass storefront in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews responded to an accident on Wednesday morning in which a car crashed into a storefront. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that, at around 11 a.m., a vehicle drove through the glass storefront at the FedEx located at 5272 Campbell Boulevard (21236). No injuries were reported and the building did not sustain and structural damage. Initial reports […]

Maryland Department of Health launches Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkit, MD Young Minds program

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the launch of a new Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkit and MD Young Minds, two new resources designed to support teens and adolescents who may be struggling with mental health issues. MDH’s Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) developed the new resources to help Maryland youth find mental health support. “Engaging directly with young […]

Maryland 9-1-1 Board warns that 3G network cell phones may stop operating in 2022

REISTERSTOWN, MD—The Maryland 9-1-1 Board is issuing a warning to consumers that older phones may cease operating in early 2022 due to the retirement of 3G networks and support for phones using 3G service. This may include other devices that use 3G connectivity, such as some medical alert devices, tablets, smart watches, and home security systems. The nation’s three major […]

Shooting reported in Nottingham

UPDATE 2: Police now tell NottinghamMD.com that only one suspect was shot and is being treated. The victim has been taken to a local hospital in unknown condition. UPDATE: A police spokesperson tells NottinghamMD.com that officers responded to the 8000-block of Belair Road for a report of a shooting. Initial investigation revealed that the shooting occurred outside of a nearby […]