ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Monday, July 15, 2024, Governor Wes Moore delivered remarks at the 115th NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas. The Governor delivered his message calling for national unity and healing in the aftermath of the political violence that occurred in Butler, Pennsylvania this past weekend against former President Donald Trump. “The NAACP was proud to welcome Maryland’s first Black […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Tuesday evening, July 16th. Forecasters say quarter-sized hail, frequent wind gusts, and 10 mph wind gusts are possible with any storms that develop. Residents should stay tuned to local forecasts.
EASTON, MD—A person has died after their plane crashed into the Tred Avon River on Tuesday morning, Maryland State Police said in a news release. The victim’s identity has not yet been released. The crash was reported at just after 9:30 a.m. on July 16, police said. A twin-engine Cessna took off from Tipton Airport at Fort Meade before crashing […]
GLEN ARM, MD—A child has drowned at Loch Raven Reservoir, according to police. Authorities tell NottinghamMD.com that, at just after 5 p.m. on Monday, July 15, officers responded to the Loch Raven Reservoir in the Glen Arm area to assist with a water rescue. At the scene, a 9-year-old child that had been submerged was located by fire department personnel. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 17, 2024 as heat index values are expected to reach 105 degrees. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or […]
TOWSON, MD—Tanise Thornton-Fillyaw from Goucher College’s women’s track and field team has been named the USTFCCCA All-Academic Athlete for the second consecutive year. This honor is only bestowed on two student-athletes each year. To qualify, Thornton-Fillyaw must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale across the most recent grading period. Institutions that use a […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in the Edgewood area on Tuesday morning. The fire was reported at around 8:30 a.m. on July 16 in the 300-block of Canoe Lane. Firefighters rescued one occupant from the structure. No other injuries were reported, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Another extremely hot and humid day lies ahead. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Baltimore area through 8 p.m. on Tuesday as heat index values could exceed 110 degrees. Additionally, scattered thunderstorms will be possible on Tuesday afternoon and into the evening hours. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds and large […]