Police searching for escaped Maryland prisoner

UPDATE 2: Randy Morris has been taken into police custody. UPDATE: This story now contains an updated photo of Randy Morris. Original story below… JESSUP, MD—Police in Maryland are searching for an escaped prisoner. At around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, authorities were notified that a Department of Corrections inmate, who had been incarcerated for burglary, escaped a transport […]

Police investigating several local burglaries, auto thefts; Middle River assault suspect arrested

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an assault and several burglaries and auto thefts that were reported over the past week. At around 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023, an individual stole a silver 2017 Hyundai with MD registration “9DH2722” from the 7400-block of Forrest Avenue in Hillendale (21234). Sometime between 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 11 and 7:30 a.m. on […]

Maryland community colleges ranked among nation’s best

BALTIMORE, MD—With Americans struggling financially due to high inflation and a year of community college nearly three times less expensive than a year at a public four-year college, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst Community Colleges, coupled with its state-by-state ranking of the Best & Worst Community-College Systems. Maryland’s Montgomery College was […]

Governor Moore announces launch of Department of Service and Civic Innovation Maryland Serves application portal [VIDEO]

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Moore this week announced the launch of the Maryland Serves application portal. The portal offers a pathway to new service opportunities, both for eligible adults to earn a living wage and receive professional development and mentoring; and for organizations that are interested in serving as host partners for program participants. “The Maryland Serves application portal offers an unprecedented […]

Suspect charged in Edgewood homicide

EDGEWOOD, MD—A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a homicide in Edgewood earlier this month. On August 2, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 600-block of Longwood Court for a cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, deputies located Tyrell Orlando Polley, 33, of Edgewood, deceased in his residence. Polley had been shot multiple times in […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Forecasters say frequent lightning is possible, as are wind gusts of up to 70 MPH and hail. A Flood Watch is already in effect for the Baltimore area. Residents should remain weather-aware throughout […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also now in effect for the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15th. Forecasters say additional heavy rainfall on Tuesday will enhance the threat for further […]