Two-alarm fire at Dundalk church caused by seven lightning strikes, officials say

DUNDALK, MD—Multiple lightning strikes sparked a fire at St. Rita Catholic Church in Dundalk on Tuesday, causing significant damage and requiring a large response from Baltimore County fire crews. The Baltimore County Fire Department received a 9-1-1 call at approximately 2:34 p.m. on July 1, reporting flames visible from a second-floor window of the church, located at 2901 Dunleer Road. […]

Cyber Maryland transitions to Maryland Department of Labor, scaling workforce innovation for AI era

BALTIMORE, MD—Cyber Maryland, the state’s initiative for workforce development in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), information technology and related fields, has officially transitioned to the Maryland Department of Labor. The move, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025, marks a new phase for the program after its incubation at the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The transition underscores Maryland’s commitment to cultivating a […]

Driver rescued after tractor-trailer flies off of I-695, over embankment in Towson

TOWSON, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash involving a tractor-trailer on I-695 in the Towson area early Wednesday morning. Units responded to the crash along the inner loop just past the Loch Raven Boulevard exit to find that a tractor-trailer had driven off the highway and down an embankment, with the driver trapped inside. It took crews from Providence Volunteer […]

Maryland flag lowered to half-staff following line-of-duty death of St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mark Porter

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately following the death of Deputy Mark Porter of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.  Deputy Porter died in the line of duty on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in what officials believe was a medically related incident. Deputy Porter was one of the longest-serving sworn deputies in […]

NHTSA launches anti-speeding campaign ahead of Independence Day weekend [VIDEO]

WASHINGTON, DC—As millions of Americans prepare to travel for the Independence Day holiday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging all drivers to slow down and will launch a new anti-speeding campaign on Monday, July 7th. The “Speeding Catches Up With You” campaign aims to address the deadly risks associated with excessive speed. Speeding contributed to nearly one-third […]

Maryland Natural Resources Police launch ‘Operation Dry Water’ for holiday weekend

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) are intensifying patrols and enforcement this Independence Day weekend as part of their 17th annual “Operation Dry Water,” focusing on combating boating under the influence. Maryland waterway users can expect increased patrols and vessel checks as the NRP prioritizes sober boating and overall safety during one of the busiest boating holidays of the […]

Woman charged with murder in Baltimore County domestic shooting

LOCHEARN, MD—Police in Baltimore County have arrested and charged 42-year-old Michele McCray with first-degree murder following a fatal domestic shooting on Tuesday evening in Lochearn. Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 3600-block of Tulsa Road at around 6:45 p.m. on July 1, 2025. Officers found 46-year-old Antoine Johnson suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. […]