Maryland flag lowered to honor civil rights heroes

ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, the Maryland flag was lowered to half-staff to honor the courage, sacrifice, and relentless efforts of civil rights leaders throughout history. The flag will remain at half-staff until sunset, by order of Governor Wes Moore. Civil Rights Heroes Day is recognized on February 20th. The day is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of civil […]

Fatal Edgewood shooting suspect arrested in Philadelphia

EDGEWOOD, MD—An Aberdeen man has been charged with second-degree murder for his role in a fatal shooting at D&M’s Deck Tiki Bar and Grill in Edgewood last week. The shooting took place at just after midnight on Friday, February 17, in the 2200-block of Pulaski Highway. When officers arrived, they found 24-year-old Dajuan Simmons of Aberdeen suffering from multiple gunshot […]

Trooper uninjured after Maryland State Police vehicle struck overnight on I-95

BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland State Police vehicle was struck in a two-vehicle accident in Baltimore County overnight. The crash resulted in one hospitalization. The police cruiser was struck while at the scene of another crash on southbound I-95 just prior to I-695. The trooper was not in the vehicle when it was struck, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. […]

Eastbound Route 40 shut down after pedestrian struck in Edgewood

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian in Edgewood. At around 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday morning, units responded after a pedestrian was struck on Pulaski Highway at Edgewood Road. Eastbound Route 40 has been shut down at Edgewood Road. There has been no word on the pedestrian’s condition. Motorists should use an alternate route. Photo […]

Baltimore contributes the most annual volunteer hours per resident, WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With March 1 being Employee Appreciation Day and Americans working an average of 1,811 hours per year, more than people in most other industrialized countries, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2024’s Hardest-Working Cities in America to celebrate those who contribute the most to our economy. In order to determine where Americans work the hardest, […]