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 […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—In the wake of potential layoffs and funding changes impacting federal employees and contractors, Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the launch of a centralized resource website. Maryland Public Servants Resource Website aims to provide support and information to Marylanders affected by the current federal workforce climate. The website launch comes as the Office of Personnel Management advised federal agencies […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price increased by 2.2 cents this week, reaching $3.11 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This rise is primarily attributed to sharp gas price increases on the West Coast, where refinery maintenance and outages have had a ripple effect on neighboring states. “While most of the country has experienced a relatively quiet week for gas prices, […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—An Edgewood man has been sentenced to prison after he opened fire at Harford Mall last year. Wesley Lyons Jr., 35, was sentenced to 65 years in prison on Thursday in Harford County Circuit Court for his involvement in a shooting at Harford Mall during his child’s birthday party last June. Lyons was convicted in December by a jury […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Joann, the popular craft and fabric store, is closing 13 stores in Maryland, leaving only one store in Annapolis in operation. The company, which filed for bankruptcy last month, plans to close over half of its 800 stores across 49 states. The only remaining Joann store in Maryland will be located in Annapolis. The company has not announced a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland angler reeled in a state record longnose gar last week, surpassing a record he previously held. David Confair of Secretary in Dorchester County caught the 20.5-pound, 49.5-inch fish on February 8 while fishing in Marshyhope Creek, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced. Confair’s catch is a new state record for the Chesapeake division. Confair was fishing […]
BALTIMORE, MD—United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, Erek L. Barron, announced his resignation effective Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Barron has held his position since October 7, 2021. “Serving as United States Attorney has been the honor of a lifetime,” Barron stated. He expressed his pride in the work done by the office’s attorneys and administrative staff, emphasizing their […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced his administration’s support for the Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act, a legislative package aimed at protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay. The bill represents a key component of the Moore-Miller administration’s environmental priorities for the 2025 General Assembly. The legislation builds upon existing efforts to improve the Bay’s water quality by introducing comprehensive changes […]