UPDATE: A Flood Watch has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—A stormy summer pattern continues in the Baltimore area on Wednesday. The National Weather Service says showers and thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and torrential downpours are expected across much of the area on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Isolated instances of flash flooding […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced this week the appointment of Ed Rothstein as the new Secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, effective Aug. 1. Rothstein, a retired Army colonel and current Carroll County commissioner, will lead the department responsible for supporting the state’s veteran and military communities. Ross Cohen, who has served as interim acting secretary, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—For millions of drivers, a gas station break isn’t just about refueling the tank – it’s about refueling the body, too. Whether it’s a cross-country haul or a rushed commute, roadside food has become a beloved (and occasionally questionable) part of the American journey. When you’re 20 miles from the next town, options are limited and time is tight, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore homicide detectives have arrested a Rosedale man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month in the city’s Southeast District, police announced Monday. Davon Kelly, 36, of Rosedale, was taken into custody on July 7 and charged with first and second-degree murder in the death of 38-year-old Aaron Hill. Police said officers responded to the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—For the first time in three weeks, the national average price of gasoline has risen, increasing 2.0 cents over the past week to $3.11 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports. Diesel prices also saw an uptick, climbing 3.2 cents to $3.676 per gallon. Despite the recent increase, the national average […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for central and western Maryland. The watch is in effect from noon on Sunday, July 13th until 2 a.m. on Monday, July 14th. Forecasters say showers and thunderstorms will form Sunday afternoon and linger on and off through the first half of the night. Storms will be slow-moving and capable […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the first round of grant awards for the Maryland Business Ready Sites Program, a new initiative aimed at accelerating the development of “shovel-ready” sites to attract and retain businesses across the state. The program, established by the governor’s economic competitiveness executive order, is designed to spur private sector investment and create jobs by […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal has released its 2024 Annual Fire Fatality Report, featuring a complete redesign that offers interactive graphics and county-level breakdowns to enhance public understanding of fire-related deaths across the state. The report details 73 fire-related fatalities recorded in Maryland during 2024. It provides insights into contributing factors such as the absence of […]