Benedict
LATEST NEWS
Completing bucket list nearly caused Md. paddleboarder to kick the bucket
In the 2007 movie “The Bucket List,” Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman portray two terminally ill men crossing off things they’ve always wanted to do before they “kick the bucket.”. Milton Kendall is a very active 66-year-old man from Clinton, Maryland, who attempted to cross off...
Laurel's Labor Day Waste Collection Schedule Revised, Monday to Tuesday Shift Announced
Residents of Laurel, mark your calendars and adjust your waste disposal plans. The Department of Public Works has announced an altered collection schedule for the Labor Day Holiday, observed on September 2nd. Heads up to Monday customers — your trash, recycling, and composting will now be picked up on Tuesday, September 3rd. Following suit, Tuesday's collections will shift to Wednesday, September 4th. But worry not, for those with Wednesday to Friday pick-ups, your schedule remains untouched, according to the City of Laurel's official announcement.
Maryland Basketball: Terrapins All-Time Starting Lineup
Maryland basketball has had a significant history in terms of the NCAA tournament. Most of their success came during their long, historic Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) tenure. The Terrapins first put their name in the Big Dance in 1958, which saw them reach the Sweet 16 after shocking ACC favorites Duke and North Carolina in back-to-back days to win the Conference tournament that season.
Maryland Weather: Tonight's Storms Mainly a Rain Event
BALTIMORE - Scattered showers will give way to mostly cloudy skies Sunday, with a chance for isolated severe storms.Expect overnight lows in the 70s after a warm air mass moved through. A cold front will bring another chance for an isolated strong storms on Sunday. The day won't be a washout, there is the possibility of active weather in the afternoon and evening.The front will bring bright sunny skies for Monday with low humidity. Perfect weather for the afternoon barbecue or last summer activity. Kids getting back to school this week should expect refreshing temperatures... possibly even a little chilly with overnight lows in the 50s.High pressure will control our weather for the middle of the week. Expect sunny skies and low humidity through Friday. Overnight lows Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. The chance of showers returns late Friday.
Attorney for victim in Adnan Syed case applauds Maryland Supreme Court decision upholding conviction
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (DC News Now) — Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands. On Friday, Maryland’s highest court ordered a redo of the hearing that freed him. It’s been 24 years since he was initially convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend in a case widely publicized on the hit podcast “Serial.” Maryland’s Supreme Court said the family […]
Maryland Welcomes Youngest Deputy State Fire Marshal After Academy Graduation
STATEWIDE — The Office of the State Fire Marshal celebrated a significant milestone today with the graduation of Sierra Hawkins, 23, from the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission Academy…
Data center conference gets caught up in power line controversy
Opponents of a proposed power transmission line in Central Maryland protested outside a conference on the data center industry in Frederick on Thursday. Photo by Josh Kurtz. Dozens of noisy protesters greeted the business leaders, elected officials, union members and other interested parties who were gathered at Frederick Community College Thursday for a conference on data centers in Maryland.
'Clean energy' goals forcing Maryland to double size of electric grid, Moore official says
FREDERICK, Md. (WBFF) — Gov. Wes Moore’s top legislative liaison said during a Frederick data center summit on Thursday morning that Maryland’s clean energy agenda will require doubling the state's power transmission grid. Eric Luedtke, Governor Moore's chief legislative officer, was a featured panelist at the inaugural...
1 dead, 4 injured after two-vehicle crash in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — One person died and four people were injured after a crash involving two vehicles on Saturday morning, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD). PGPD said that at around 9:45 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Beech Road and Branch Avenue for a crash […]
Breakfast links: Maryland prioritizes expertise over price in Key Bridge reconstruction
MDTA hires construction firm for Key Bridge replacement. The Maryland Transportation Authority has chosen Kiewit, a Nebraska-based contractor, to design the replacement for Baltimore’s Key Bridge. The firm will work alongside transportation officials on the project, with an estimated 2028 completion date. The project may cost between $1.7 and $1.9 billion, but a “guaranteed maximum price” should become clear once the design phase of the project is about halfway completed. (This article is behind a paywall.) (Daniel Zawodny / Baltimore Banner)
Suspect Found Deceased Following Laurel Domestic Shooting Incident, Police Investigation Continues
A tragic conclusion came to pass in the case of a domestic shooting in Laurel, Maryland, as the suspect, Dario Villard, has been confirmed dead from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to officials. The Laurel Police Department reported that Villard, 53, was implicated in a violent domestic dispute that saw a female victim sustaining multiple gunshot wounds on the night of Wednesday, August 28, at approximately 10:11 P.M. on Westmeath Drive.
Tree falls on Montgomery County home, causes significant damage
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – There is a major cleanup taking place in parts of Montgomery County after Thursday’s storm system brought gigantic hail, heavy wind and rain. A massive tree branch fell in front of the historic Edward U. Taylor school, and there was a similar situation down the road, where parts […]
D.C. Organizations Reach Local Youth In Hopes to Dismantle Drug Crisis
The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services and the D.C. Health Alliance Network commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day with a community event to connect with District youth, providing resources and tools to prevent substance abuse disorders. The post D.C. Organizations Reach Local Youth In Hopes to Dismantle Drug Crisis appeared first on The Washington Informer.
DC man pleads guilty in deadly crime spree that left off-duty Metrobus driver, 2 dogs dead
WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. man pleaded guilty to a 2023 crime spreeduring which he shot and killed a man and two dogs, according to court documents from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. On Sunday, July 2, 2023, Prince George’s County police were called to a carjacking in the...
Fallen DC officer Wayne David honored after accidental shooting
The body of fallen D.C. police officer Wayne David was taken to a Forestville funeral home as fellow first responders paid their respects. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has more on those events and where this investigation stands.
Projecting Maryland football's depth chart, Terps starting quarterback
When you add Locksley's secrecy combined with Maryland returning just 45 percent of its production, ranking No. 110 nationally (although one player, departed quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, accounts for a massive chunk of that production), means there have been plenty of jobs up for grabs. So when they kick off their...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.