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Two men arrested following armed road rage incidents in Baltimore County, Prince George’s County

Posted on February 20, 2025 by News Desk

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested and seized loaded firearms from two men following two separate alleged armed road rage incidents in Baltimore County and Prince George’s County. The two suspects have been identified as William Shockey, 71, of Baltimore, and Charles Provost, 70, of College Park. Shockey is charged with first and second-degree assault and related firearm offenses. He […]

DC man sentenced to 22 years in prison for role in armed robberies of Maryland cell phone stores

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Washington, D.C. man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in robbing four cell phone stores across Maryland at gunpoint, officials say. Xavier Jones, 26, was involved in robberies at Verizon and AT&T stores in Baltimore County, Howard County, and Prince George’s County, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. During the robberies, Jones and his accomplices […]

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Troopers rescue dog left unattended in hot vehicle

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

COLLEGE PARK, MD—Maryland State Police rescued a dog that was left unattended in a hot vehicle on Tuesday. Trooper Shane McGregor, assigned to the Aviation Command, assisted the College Park barrack with a reported dog left in a hot car on the shoulder of I-495 near the Baltimore-Washington Parkway on July 16th. Once on scene, troopers observed a dog left […]

Long Green Valley Conservancy to acquire easement to protect mile-long stream buffer in Gunpowder River watershed

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A historical park, a playground, and trails at Emmitsburg’s Rainbow Lake are among the projects across the state that will receive millions in grants to help preserve Maryland’s natural resources and provide recreational opportunities for residents. The $4.5 million in grants approved Wednesday by the Maryland Board of Public Works will help local governments in Washington, Carroll, and Queen […]

Governor Moore announces $25.5 million for bicycle, pedestrian projects across Maryland

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $25.5 million in grants for 40 bicycle, pedestrian and trail projects across Maryland. The Fiscal Year 2024 grants include $20.8 million in federal funding for 22 projects through the Transportation Alternatives Program and the Recreational Trails Program, and $4.7 million in state funding for 18 projects through the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Kim […]

College Park mayor arrested on child pornography charges

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

COLLEGE PARK, MD—Former College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn was arrested on Thursday, March 2, 2023 on several child pornography charges, city officials say. NPR reports that the Prince George’s County Police Department was notified by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on February 17 that there was a social media account in the county posting child pornography, and […]

Orioles ‘Birdland Caravan’ to return in February

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Orioles have announced the return of the club’s ‘Birdland Caravan,’ a four-day winter tour, that will take place from Thursday, February 2, through Sunday, February 5, at multiple locations throughout the region. The first such weekend-long celebration since prior to the COVID-19 pandemic will include autograph sessions and happy hours with current Orioles players, top prospects, broadcasters, members […]

Perry Hall Gators head to MPSSAA state basketball semifinals

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

The Gators have done it again. The Perry Hall High School boys basketball team will be in College Park on Thursday night to compete in the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) state semifinals. The Gators are hoping to defend their title, as PHHS won the class 4A state championship in 2017. The semifinal game will take place at […]

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