Police/Fire, Traffic

Two crashes snarl I-95 traffic north of White Marsh

WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a two crashes along Interstate 95 just north of the White Marsh area. Both crashes occurred at around 4 p.m. along northbound I-95 between the White Marsh Boulevard exit and Mountain Road exit. Several lanes are blocked along northbound I-95 between White Marsh and Joppa. There has been no word on any …


Around Maryland, Business, Family, Health

Weis Markets donates $250,000 to regional children’s hospitals, pediatric cancer foundations

SUNBURY, PA—Weis Markets this week announced it has donated a total of $250,000 to seven regional children’s hospitals and pediatric cancer foundations throughout its seven-state market area. Funds were generated through in-store customer donations in December and a company contribution. “Children’s hospitals and pediatric cancer foundations are on the front lines of innovation and care for some of the most …


CCBC alum, renowned choreographer donates $10,000 to establish dance scholarship

ROSEDALE, MD—A local university has received a very generous gift. Community College of Baltimore County alumnus and renowned choreographer Peter Pucci recently presented the CCBC Foundation with a $10,000 donation. The funds will be used to establish the Carole Drake Cascio Dance Scholarship. Cascio was the founding program director for the CCBC Dance Company. Two newly renovated dance studios at …

Philips subsidiary to pay over $24 million to settle false claims allegations

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced that Maryland has joined with other states and the federal government in reaching an agreement with Philips RS North America LLC, (formerly known as Respironics Inc.), a manufacturer of durable medical equipment (DME) based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The settlement resolves False Claims Act allegations that Respironics misled federal health care …

Police searching for missing Middle River teen

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for teen who has gone missing from Middle River. Jasmine Alexis Torres, 14, is 5’1” tall and weighs 120 pounds. She was last seen at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in the Middle River area wearing unknown clothing. Anyone with information on Jasmine Alexis Torres‘ whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 …

Maryland is 2023’s state with the 7th highest tax burden, WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With Tax Day approaching on April 18 and 73% of Americans thinking that the government does not spend their tax dollars wisely, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its 2023 Tax Burden by State report. Maryland was deemed to have the 7th highest tax burden in the U.S. In order to determine which states tax their residents most …

Governor Moore releases supplemental FY 2024 budget plan

ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, Governor Wes Moore announced his supplemental FY 2024 budget plan, which includes key adjustments to his first proposed budget to account for new revenue projections. The governor’s supplemental budget targets crucial investments toward rebuilding Maryland state government, bolstering public safety, ending child poverty, creating a competitive and equitable economy, and rebuilding our infrastructure. “This administration will always …

FBI offering $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Roy McGrath, former Hogan aide

BALTIMORE, MD—The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance in locating fugitive Roy C. McGrath, 53, of Naples, Florida. An arrest warrant has been issued for McGrath after he failed to appear in Baltimore for trial on March 13, 2023. McGrath is now a fugitive and considered an international flight risk. McGrath served as Chief of Staff for …