Airport Terminal Travel

DHS ends ‘shoes-off’ policy at airport security checkpoints

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that air travelers will no longer be required to remove their shoes when passing through security screening at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints in domestic airports. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated the new policy aims to enhance traveler convenience and reduce wait times at security checkpoints. “Ending the ‘Shoes-Off’ policy […]

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Baltimore County Fire Department

Baltimore County Fire Department promotes six members

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Fire Department has promoted six of its members. Fire Chief Joseph Dixon, Sr., has announced the promotions of six BCoFD members to the rank of Fire Specialist. The following members have been promoted: EMTFF Carlin Bullinger EMTFF Thomas Crites EMTFF Michele Hayden EMTFF Thomas Heaver EMTFF Nathaniel Krasner EMTFF Jhalen Thompson The promotions will be effective […]

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House fire reported in Middle River

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MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Crews are on the scene of a house fire in Middle River. The blaze broke out at just before 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, in the 6700-block of Mallard Road (21220). Arriving units found fire in the basement, possibly caused by a lightning strike, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. No injuries have been reported at […]

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Police searching for missing woman last seen in Essex area

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ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Noel Brickman-Williams, 70, is 5’04” tall and weighs 160 pounds. She was last seen in the Essex area wearing a t-shirt and grey sweater. Authorities say she may be operating a gray 2010 Ford Focus with Delaware tag “281245.” Anyone with information on Noel Brickman-Williams’s whereabouts is asked to […]

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Dundalk shooting leaves one dead, suspect dies of self-inflicted wound

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UPDATE: Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit have identified 35-year-old James Skarda IV as the victim in this case. The adult male who was located with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound has been identified as 37-year-old Ricky Stem. Original story below… ——— DUNDALK, MD—Police in Baltimore County are investigating a homicide after one man was found fatally shot […]

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JULY 7 POLICE BLOTTER: Several burglaries, robbery reported in northeast Baltimore County

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and several burglaries that were reported in northeastern Baltimore County in recent days. At approximately 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, a suspect burglarized a residence in the 4400-block of Slater Avenue in Fullerton/Nottingham (21236) and stole various items. At approximately 9 a.m. on Monday, June 30, a suspect burglarized a residence in […]

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Harford County Sheriff;s Office

Edgewood double-shooting leaves two wounded, one critical

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EDGEWOOD, MD—Harford County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a double-shooting in Edgewood that left two people wounded, one critically, late Sunday night. Deputies were dispatched to the 1600-block of Candlewood Court at just after 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a 24-year-old female and a 23-year-old male both suffering from […]

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