BALTIMORE, MD—With the International Day of Happiness coming up on March 20, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2024’s Happiest Cities in America in an effort to find out which cities provide the best conditions for Americans’ mental and physical well being. Columbia, MD came in at No. 10. Fremont, CA topped the list with Overland […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Tuesday evening shooting near Towson has left one man injured. At around 5 p.m. on February 27, officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 6900-block of Lachlan Circle (21239) following reports of a shooting. When authorities arrived on the scene, they located an adult male outside the location suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim […]
UPDATE: All lanes have now been reopened. Original story below… ——— KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon crash on Interstate 95 in the Kingsville area. At just after 2:30 p.m. on February 27, units responded to a motor vehicle accident involving two box trucks on northbound I-95 between the White Marsh Boulevard and Mountain Road exits, […]
UPDATE: Officials say there was no 10-year-old involved in this case, as was initially reported. Updated story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced charges against six individuals, including two juveniles, on multiple criminal counts, including participation in a criminal gang, first degree murder, armed carjacking, armed robbery, assault, burglary, and firearm related charges. “The complete disregard […]
UPDATE: Officials say this fire was caused by a faulty power strip and caused approximately $100,000 in damage. Original story below… KINGSVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon house fire in Kingsville. The fire was reported at just after noon on February 27 in the 900-block of Louis Lane (21087). Units arrived to find smoke showing from […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education has announced that eight schools in the state are recipients of the first Purple Star designation. This recognition is given to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to students from military families. The Purple Star designation program was created in 2023, and schools are eligible if they have a demonstrated commitment to supporting […]
BEL AIR, MD—Harford County Public Schools officials have announced the finalists for all areas being honored at the 2024 Celebration of Excellence in Education. These areas include leadership, facilities, food and nutrition, technology, educational support professionals, and custodians. Each nomination was carefully reviewed and scored by a judging panel to determine the finalists. Teacher of the Year Verna Hiser, Gifted […]
GREENBELT, MD—A Gaithersburg woman was sentenced to 12 years in prison after she and a co-defendant promised to eliminate debt, but instead took people’s money. Mary Ann Mendoza, 51, and Willie Lamont Hicks, 52, told people they could discharge mortgage, credit card, and car loan debt for them, but only if they paid a percentage of their outstanding debt to […]