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Montgomery County Police Seek Public Help in Finding Missing Teen Kay'leigh Rodgers
Silver Spring, MD – The Montgomery County Department of Police has issued a public appeal for help in locating a missing teenager. Kay'leigh Rodgers, aged 13, has been reported missing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) of the Montgomery County Department of Police is spearheading the search for the young girl.
Police District Three Commander Trumpets ‘Huge Success’ of Drone Program
Captain Jason Cokinis, Commander of the Montgomery County Police Department’s District Three, celebrated the accomplishments of the police drone program Thursday. “This technology has been a HUGE success for Silver Spring and Wheaton,” Cokinos said via X. Cokinos, who has been working for MCPD for more than 18...
‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ to start streaming in August
BALTIMORE - Fans of "Homicide: Life on the Street" won't have to wait much longer to stream the award-winning police drama series based on David Simon's book about the Baltimore Police Department's homicide unit. All seven seasons of the show and the 2000 film "Homicide: The Movie" will land on...
Brethren Mutual Donates $9K to Hagerstown Community College Scholarship Fund
Hagerstown, MD – Brethren Mutual Insurance Company’s 25th Charity Golf Tournament held in June 2024 raised $9,000 for the Company’s Hagerstown Community College (HCC) Scholarship Foundation Fund. Committed to excellence in continuing education, Brethren Mutual established the Endowment Scholarship Fund in 2023 to invest in the education of local students.
Federal Hill residents frustrated by dirt bike activity despite crime reductions
Recent statistics shared by the Baltimore County Government reveal a promising yet contrasting trend in crime reduction across Charm City. The data shows a 36% decline in the number of homicides and a 30% reduction in non-fatal shootings compared to the same time last year. According to the report, the...
Hagerstown officials talk about steps to address violent crime, drug epidemic
In the wake of a fatal shooting near Hagerstown's downtown on July 18, several Hagerstown elected officials agreed that public meetings should be held with various community leaders to discuss how to address factors contributing to crime and drug issues in the city. The shooting occurred shortly before 1 p.m. on a Thursday in the 200 block of East Washington Street. Two men shot at a car parked along the street, resulting in the death of Rusty...
Middle River resident wins two-night trip to St. Michaels
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Orville Horton likes to travel all over the country, including a cruise to Alaska last September. The Middle River resident says he is excited to pack his bags, having been recently selected as a winner of a two-night getaway to St. Michaels, MD from the Maryland Lottery’s My Lottery Rewards(MLR) program.
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Anne Arundel County Identified By Police
Laurel resident Devin Michael Jones has been identified by investigators as the man killed in an early morning crash near Delta Bingo on Laurel Meade Road earlier this week. According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, officers were called at around 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, to the 3600 block of Laurel Fort Meade Road at the access road to the bingo hall, where they found Jones suffering from injuries sustained in the crash.
Woman makes history buying entire Baltimore waterfront block
Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew is the CEO of Root Branch Media Group (RBMG). She recently achieved a historic milestone in her career, buying an entire block in Baltimore to house her media hub in one building, according to The Baltimore Times. The RBMG Building [renamed The RBMG Building Canton Harbor] is...
Free movie night to celebrate completion of Ghost Rivers trail
The Ghost Rivers project is complete, and by way of celebration, the public is invited to a free outdoor screening of water-themed vintage 16mm films in Wyman Park Dell on Aug. 1 from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Bob Wagner and Teresa Duggan (hosts of Bob & Teresa’s 16mm...
City Union of Baltimore frustrated with working conditions at city agencies
When City Union of Baltimore President Antoinette saw the inspector general report outlining unsafe work conditions at Department of Public Works sites, it wasn't anything she hadn't seen before.
Contracts terminated: Baltimore business awaiting thousands in payments serves last meal to homeless
A Baltimore business owner whose company serves two city-run homeless shelters was owed about $278,000 in late or overdue payments. Six months after taking her story to 11 News Investigates, her contracts were terminated. Badia Shephard's business, Taste of Home, has provided some 900 meals daily to two city-funded homeless...
3 nightmare scenarios for the Orioles at this year's trade deadline
With the trade deadline coming up and the Orioles still on top of the AL East, rumors are swirling as to what moves the team might make in advance of the July 30 deadline, and there are questions about which prospects could be included in any potential trades. We all...
Sleepers, Busts and Bold Predictions: The 2024 Baltimore Ravens
Welcome to Sleepers, Busts and Bold Predictions for the 2024 fantasy football season. Our Chris Meaney and Daniel Kelley are going to go team-by-team around the league all summer. They’ll pick sleepers, busts and bold predictions for each team. Sometimes they’ll agree! Sometimes they will go completely opposite one another! And that’s fine, because they’ll defend their positions, and you can decide for yourself who to side with. Up today: The Baltimore Ravens.
Lamar Jackson sidelined again with a lingering illness after practicing once since start of camp
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson was sidelined again Friday, and the Baltimore Ravens said he was still being evaluated by their medical team. Jackson has practiced only once since training camp began for the full squad Sunday, and he left the Wednesday session early. “He’s fighting through...
Best Trade Fits for Orioles’ Cedric Mullins at the Deadline
In 2021, Cedric Mullins hit .291 with 30 home runs, 30 stolen bases, an .878 OPS and a 6.0 fWAR, making an All-Star Game appearance, winning a Silver Slugger and getting some down-ballot AL MVP support. The center fielder looked like he would be a core piece on the next...
Village of Cross Keys adds another restaurant, store
A Mexican restaurant will round out the food offerings available at the Village of Cross Keys. Sol Oaxaca, which has a spot in Bel Air, signed a lease to open in the North Baltimore retail center next spring, the center's developer Caves Valley Partners announced Wednesday. Ruxton Mercantile, a general store with upscale items, will also join the North Baltimore hub this fall.
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