BCPS high school seniors honored with Mildred Murray Scholar-Athlete Scholarships

TOWSON, MD—Two Baltimore County Public Schools high school seniors were honored with the 38th annual Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship at a ceremony on May 21 2025. The $10,000 scholarships were presented by the BCPS Office of Athletics to Theodore Brown of Towson High School and Lacey Schleig of Sparrows Point High School. The Mildred Murray scholarships recognize […]

Luigi Mangione, suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder, has ties to Maryland

UPDATE: Luigi Mangione has pleaded “not guilty” to all charges. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The man who has been arrested in connection with the brazen murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has connections to Maryland. Police arrested 26-year-old Luigi Mangione with a weapon “consistent with” the gun used in the killing, according to the New York City police commissioner. Thompson, […]

Bird illness reports decrease, DNR lifts recommendation to stop feeding

NOTTINGHAM, MD—As of mid-August, reports of a strange illness affecting many local birds have decreased in many jurisdictions. On Tuesday, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources lifted its previous recommendation to stop feeding birds. In late May, wildlife managers in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and other states began receiving reports of sick and dying birds. Several […]

Wildlife officials investigating mysterious bird illness in Maryland, Virginia, DC

UPDATE: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is lifting its previous recommendation to cease feeding birds. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Wildlife officials in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. are investigating a mysterious illness that has been affecting local birds. In late May, wildlife managers in the tri-state area (and West Virginia) began receiving reports of sick and dying birds […]