BALTIMORE, MD—The Johns Hopkins Health System has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a federal lawsuit accusing it of discriminating against people with disabilities by denying them equal access to medical care. The lawsuit alleges that Johns Hopkins violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to allow patients with disabilities to be accompanied by a support person, such as […]
UPDATE: Reports indicate that both victims are deceased. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a train and a four-wheeler in Essex. At around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday night, two subjects were struck by an Amtrak train while riding ATVs on the tracks near the unit block of Schaffers Road (21221). Amtrak says […]
UPDATE: Police say a search of the theater revealed no threat to the public. Regular activity will resume shortly. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police say the AMC Theatres on THE AVENUE at White Marsh has been temporarily evacuated and closed due to a telephone threat. At just before 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, officers from responded to AMC […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced that $13.3 million in federal highway safety grants will be distributed on October 1, 2024, to 87 agencies, organizations, and programs across Maryland as part of a statewide focus on preventing motor vehicle crashes and eliminating roadway fatalities. The governor’s office says the money can be used for a variety of purposes including seatbelt […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—A Friday evening garage fire in Bowleys Quarters created a smoke plume that could be seen from miles away. The fire broke out at around 5:45 p.m. on Seneca Garden Road (21220), according to Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine. Units arrived to find a detached garage that was engulfed in flames. Smoke could be seen from […]
JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a vehicle fire on I-95 in the Joppa area. The fire was reported at around 9:30 a.m. along northbound I-95 prior to the Mountain Road exit. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists should use caution in the area.
TOWSON, MD—The College of Health Professions building at Towson University has officially opened, bringing with it 10 specialty labs, 10 patient exam rooms, and eight speech and audiology research labs. The building also has a 350-seat auditorium with three different screen monitors and two entry levels. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, September 12, 2024. In one of the […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum at Martin State Airport will be hosting an Open Cockpit Day, a fun day of aviation when visitors are provided with up close experiences with airplanes, getting a glimpse inside aircraft on the museum’s outdoor flight-line. The event will also feature a classic car show and will take place 11 a.m. […]