NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a string of robberies, assaults and burglaries that took place across the county’s eastern and northeastern areas between Sept. 4 and Sept. 7, according to the department’s crime blotter. Police responded to two robberies in the Essex area on Sept. 4. One occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Back River Neck Road, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery announced that a $1 million winning Powerball ticket was sold in Baltimore County as the game’s jackpot, which reached a near-record $1.787 billion, was won by two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas. While no one in Maryland hit the jackpot in the Sept. 6 drawing, a Pikesville player matched all five white balls to win […]
ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Ava Murrell, 14, is 4’11” tall and weighs 100 pounds. She was last seen at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, September 7 in the Essex area. Anyone with information on Ava Murrell’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police at 410-887-0220.
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price for a gallon of gasoline has seen a slight increase over the past week, rising to $3.16 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. The average price is up 0.3 cents from last week and 3.1 cents from a month ago, but remains 6.1 cents lower than a year ago. The average price of diesel also […]
FALLSTON, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that killed a Fallston man Friday night in Harford County. Luis Guzman Hernandez, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene by Harford County emergency medical services personnel. The driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee remained at the scene of the crash. Shortly after 8:15 p.m. on September 5, troopers from […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced a $5 million grant initiative to support first-generation students in their pursuit of post-secondary education. The grants, administered through the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program, will be used during the 2025-2026 academic year to support community-led programs that assist low-income students in high-poverty school systems. “As we work to prepare the next […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland job seekers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to give their resumes a competitive edge, with a new study ranking the state fourth nationwide for interest in AI-assisted job applications. The research, conducted by business productivity platform TEMPLATE.NET, analyzed monthly Google search data for 20 terms related to AI resumes and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). The study compared […]
HANOVER, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released a new Statewide Transportation Trails Strategic Plan, a blueprint for expanding and improving the state’s trail network. The plan aims to create a safe, accessible, and connected system of trails for pedestrians and bicyclists, linking communities to jobs, schools, parks, and transit. The plan, released on Thursday, builds upon previous MDOT […]