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Brooklyn man sentenced to 45 years in prison in killing of man in Royal Farms store
TOWSON, Md. — A Baltimore County judge sentenced the man convicted of killing a Royal Farms customer in 2021, bringing justice, the victim's family said, over a "cowardice act." Ervin Meeks Jr., 28, of Brooklyn, apologized Thursday in Baltimore County Circuit Court before receiving a life prison term, with...
Orioles should be out of Garret Crochet sweepstakes thanks to outrageous stipulation
On Thursday morning, Jon Heyman of the NY Post reported that White Sox lefty Garrett Crochet plans to remain in a starting role throughout the rest of the season. There had been talk about him potentially moving to the bullpen thanks to concerns about blowing past his previous innings total, but Crochet put those rumors to bed.
Governors Tout Federal Funding to Meet 2035 Gas Powered Car Ban Deadline
TRENTON, NJ — On Monday, July 22, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the allocation of over $4.3 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to support community-driven climate initiatives. Among the recipients,…
Vogel's return to roots, growing Lucky Pick Farm
CHESTERTOWN — Like many Chestertown residents with deep roots on the Shore, Pam Vogel, and her husband, John, honed their careers and raised their family on the western shore. After a few decades of living a life packed with appointments, meetings, and traffic jams for her career in occupational therapy, and his in electrical engineering, Pam Vogel said, they were ready to transition away from Howard County and return to the Eastern Shore, closer to Cecil County where she was raised on a farm. “I...
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:. Phoebe Bacon,...
Anne Arundel County Executive Pittman Signs Region Rezoning Bill But Vetoes Parts
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman signed legislation today enacting comprehensive zoning reflecting the County’s Region 4 Plan, created through the Plan2040 process. The region includes all or parts of Arnold, Cape St. Claire, Broadneck, Gibson Island, Pasadena, and Severna Park. County Executive Pittman also...
‘I left $300 in my cart and walked out,’ fumes Walmart customer left seething over store’s bag policy
A WALMART customer was furious after completing her shopping trip and being confronted with the retailer's bag policy at checkout. She ultimately ditched her hundreds of dollars in groceries and bashed the retailer on social media. The shopper vented her frustrations on X, calling out the Walmart in Easton, Maryland...
Boaters Anticipate Ocean City Inlet Dredging
OCEAN CITY, MD. - Dredging in the Ocean City Inlet is set to begin today, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). When WBOC visited the site this morning, the dredger ship was floating along the shore of the inlet ready to start its work. According to the...
What the Old Farmer's Almanac says Delaware should expect from the weather this fall
After high temperatures in June and July averaging 86 degrees − about 2 degrees above normal for the summer months − The Old Farmer’s Almanac says there’s relief in sight. The almanac, which dates back to 1792, has released its fall forecast and predicts cooler-than-average autumn...
‘Incomplete, inconsistent, often inaccurate’: Report finds Del. Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s campaign reports broke the law
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s political campaigns repeatedly violated Delaware law by not...
Kevin Spacey’s luxury Baltimore home sold at auction for over $3.2M
In a public auction that unfolded in about 15 minutes outside the Baltimore Circuit Court on Thursday morning, the former Charm City home of actor Kevin Spacey sold for $3.24 million to a proxy bidder for a buyer whose name has not yet been disclosed. Will the buyer live there? “Maybe,” the bidder said. The buyer is a real estate developer who is a “local DMV businessman,” said Sam Sheibani, a ...
Groups demonstrate in downtown Baltimore against investing in gas infrastructure
A coalition of groups demonstrated Thursday in downtown Baltimore over gas. The coalition, including members of CASA, the Climate Action Network and the Maryland PIRG Foundation, called on Maryland's utilities to stop investing in gas infrastructure. A report from the Office of the People's Counsel found gas utility spending increased...
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