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Maryland Leaders Unveil Plans for Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Service
CRISFIELD, MD - County leaders across Maryland are exploring the possibility of introducing passenger ferries to communities along the Chesapeake Bay. A feasibility study, unveiled today, suggests that ferry services could soon be docking in key locations across five counties, including Somerset and Queen Anne's on the Eastern Shore. The...
Neighbor reports strong gas odor to BGE hours before deadly Bel Air house explosion
BALTIMORE -- A neighbor told WJZ she notified BGE of a strong gas odor the day before a deadly explosion in Bel Air, and she stressed it is important to her and the community to know what caused it. "It's not just for myself, it's for anyone who lives in a household, anyone who is walking down the street in terms of human life," Fisher told WJZ Investigator Mike Hellgren. "This community, they owe it to us. We need to know what happened because people are scared."Strong Odor of Gas Fisher, who lives around the corner from the epicenter of the blast,...
Biden matches Harris' energy at first joint event since he stepped down, swinging at "Donald Dump"
President Joe Biden joined forces with Vice President Kamala Harris for an event in Maryland on Thursday, where the duo focused primarily on their administration's efforts to lower drug costs and, as one would imagine, Donald Trump's name came up on several occasions. Perhaps invigorated by the experience of feeling...
Nine Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash That Shut Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland
Nine people - including three children - were injured during a multi-vehicle rush hour crash that temporarily shut down a stretch of I-270 in Montgomery County on Friday afternoon.At approximately 6 p.m. first responders were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate between Clarksburg and H…
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Aug. 15-16, 2024
Howard County Crime: Nine Vehicle Thefts in Two Days from Elkridge, Ellicott City, Columbia, Savage and Fulton. 7000 block of Water Oak Road, Aug. 14 6:45 p.m. A resident reported that a female suspect was in her garage removing items. Police responded, located the suspect, and arrested her. Charges are pending.
A New Rockville Taco Shop Helps Curb Student Lunch Debt
A new taco shop in Rockville Town Center is celebrating a lot of firsts, including a new kid’s meal option to help pay off Montgomery County students’ lunch debts. Little Miner Taco partnered with the Montgomery County Public Schools’ foundation Dine With Dignity to raise money for school meals as families wait for approval to receive free meals through the Free and Reduced-Priced Meals system. Little Miner Taco will donate all proceeds from each kid’s meal to the fund at the new location. The kid’s meals are only $3 and include either a cheese (or chicken) quesadilla and chicken with rice.
Town of Easton to host economic analysis presentation
On Thursday, August 22nd, the Town of Easton Department of Planning and Zoning will be hosting a public event to showcase an economic potency analysis of Easton development conducted by Urban3, a community financial development firm. The Event will take place at 6pm in the Town Council Chambers located on the second floor of Easton’s Town Hall, at 14 S. Harrison Street. Joe Minicozzi, founder and Principal of Urban3 will be leading the event, publicly presenting the results of their work and answering questions related to those findings.
Rails to Trails North/South Trail Closures
The Town of Easton will be closing three sections of the Rails to Trails North/South Trail to repave those areas. The areas will be closed and paved on Monday, August 19, and Tuesday, August 20, with the trail being reopened for full use again on Wednesday, August 21. For your safety, please avoid these sections of the trail and plan your routes accordingly. The full span should be open for normal use again on Wednesday, 8/21.
Easton man charged with illegal possession of a firearm following shooting investigation
EASTON, Md. – An Easton man has been arrested on charges stemming from a shooting last month. Shortly after 5 p.m. July 7th, officers were called to the area of Pleasant Alley and Blake Street for a reported shooting. During the investigation, it was determined that 41-year-old Dennis Ayers Jr. and other individuals were possibly in possession of firearms. Detectives were able to obtain search and seizure warrants for Ayers’ residence, as well as a second residence.
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