UPDATE: Brandon Russell has been sentenced to twenty years in prison. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—A Florida man has been found guilty of plotting to blow up substations in Maryland, prosecutors said this week. A federal jury on Monday found Brandon Russell, 29, of Orlando, Florida, guilty of conspiracy to damage an energy facility on Monday after a six-day trial, […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) has launched a pilot program to improve recycling and reduce contamination in multi-family housing communities. The program aims to address challenges faced by residents in these communities, such as limited space for storing recyclables and lack of convenient drop-off points. The initiative began with 410 units at the Twin […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gasoline price fell 3.5 cents per gallon to $3.04 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average, down 1.4 cents in the past month, is 10.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average diesel […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police investigators secured a guilty verdict against Quwan Lamar Gordon for an armed road rage incident on Interstate-95 in Howard County. Gordon was convicted of attempted murder, first-degree assault, and related weapons offenses in the Circuit Court for Howard County following a three-day jury trial. He is currently in custody at the Baltimore County Detention Center pending […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—With February being Maryland Beer Month, the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best program is launching “Shuck & Stout,” encouraging residents to enjoy local oyster and beer pairings throughout the month. The initiative highlights the importance of both oysters and beer to Maryland’s economy and encourages support for local businesses. Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks encourages celebrating […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) will be conducting emergency drills across all its campuses and extension centers on February 13, 2025. The drills, part of the college’s emergency preparedness plan, will involve two simultaneous scenarios, one during the day and one in the evening. The drills will simulate potential emergencies such as bomb threats, severe weather, fires, and […]
REISTERSTOWN, MD—Reisterstown Elementary School served as the backdrop for a roundtable discussion on education reform and teacher recruitment with Governor Wes Moore, early-career educators, and local school officials on January 30, 2025. The event focused on the Moore-Miller administration’s strategies to improve classroom outcomes and attract and retain teachers. A key component of the discussion was the Excellence in Maryland […]
WASHINGTON, DC—A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members crashed into the Potomac River Wednesday night after colliding with a military helicopter during its approach to Ronald Reagan National Airport, according to officials. The incident, which occurred just over 3 miles south of the White House and the U.S. Capitol, is feared to have killed everyone on board both […]