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A Small Maryland Town Suddenly Became the #2 Worst Place to Live in the Entire State
Elkton, a small town in Cecil County, Maryland, has long been known for its charming historic district, scenic views of the Elk River, and tight-knit community. However, a recent study by 24/7 Wall Street has shattered this idyllic image, ranking Elkton as the second-worst place to live in the entire state. In this blog post, we’ll explore the factors that contributed to this shocking designation and what it means for the future of this once-thriving town.
Nissan drivers could be owed cash from $5m pot in lawsuit over gas tanks but manufacturer claims it’s done nothing wrong
NISSAN drivers may be able to claim cash following a $5 million lawsuit brought against the manufacturer. Seven drivers from Florida, Texas, Colorado, and Maryland sued the company after experiencing faulty fuel pumps on their Titan XD trucks. The trucks, purchased between 2016 and 2019, allegedly contained defective fuel injection...
Three killed, three injured in Saturday collisions, police say
This story, originally posted at 9:11 a.m. July 22, 2024, was updated at 1:30 p.m. with the identity of the men killed in the Dickerson and Gaithersburg collisions. Montgomery County detectives are investigating three collisions Saturday that took the lives of three people, including a motorcyclist, and injured three others, according to police.
Seniors in the summer: Stayin’ cool – and hip – in the heat
For a few minutes, it’s 1978 at the Bain 50+ Center in Columbia. The Brooklyn, Maryland-based band Island Breeze is covering Earth, Wind & Fire’s hit “September,” and nobody dances like they’re a day over 18. “say, do you remember?. … dancin’ in September.
Daily News Brief | July 22, 2024
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In Baltimore, teens more likely to be charged as adults than in the past
Baltimore City law enforcement officials are arresting fewer juveniles than they were a few years ago, but charging a greater portion of them as adults. Data from the Baltimore Police Department and analyzed by the Sentencing Project shows that on average from 2021 through the first five months of 2024, roughly 25-30% of juveniles arrested were charged as adults. By comparison, about 12% — half that rate — were charged as adults in 2018 and 2019.
Rachel Morin Remembrance Walk to be held in August
BEL AIR, MD—The family members of Rachel Morin will be holding a Remembrance Walk in her honor in August. On August 5, 2023, Morin was brutally murdered while walking on the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel Air. In June, 23-year-old Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, a citizen of El Salvador...
Rain & Storms To Start The Week; Drier Weekend Ahead
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A wet start to the work week. We're tracking our next weather maker, which will bring unsettled conditions through Thursday. Dew point temps will stay in the 70s for most of the week. With all of the available moisture, expect to see more rain and even...
Bail denied for man accused of fatally shooting 12-year-old girl after ‘loud yelling’ heard
The man charged with murdering a 12-year-old girl Friday night was ordered held without bond at a bail review hearing Monday that provided few new details about the killing. Omar Passmore, 28, appeared virtually wearing a yellow jumpsuit and standing with his hands clasped before him. He said he understood his rights but did not otherwise address the court, nor did his attorney provided by the ...
Baltimore Orioles player of the week: Tony tears it up in Texas
The second half of the season is underway and Baltimore Orioles all-star slugger Anthony Santander picked up right where he left off. After earning his second player of the week award heading into the all-star break, Santander becomes the first to win the award on back-to-back weeks. Not only did he help the Orioles take two out of three from the defending champion Texas Rangers, but he helped the American League get back into the winners column in the all-star game.
An Orioles-Reds trade to give Baltimore some much-needed starting rotation help
The Baltimore Orioles entered the 2024 season with one of, if not the best rotation in the American League on paper, but thanks to some injuries, it doesn't look like one of the best now. Corbin Burnes and Grayson Rodriguez are two awesome pieces, but thanks to injuries to Kyle Bradish, John Means, and Tyler Wells, Dean Kremer is their third starter.
Six Flags America to Implement Chaperone Policy Beginning Friday, July 26
Six Flags America at 13710 Central Ave in Bowie, MD has announced it will implement a chaperone policy starting Friday, July 26, 2024. Under the new policy, all guests aged 15 years or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone at least 21 years old to be admitted to, or remain in, the park after 4:00 p.m. local time.
Maryland Democrat defends Secret Service chief: ‘Scapegoating doesn’t help’
Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) defended Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle from calls for her resignation after the security force has come under immense scrutiny following an attempted assassination of former President Trump. Ivey, a top Homeland Security Committee Democrat, said in a NewsNation “The Hill Sunday” interview with Chris Stirewalt that any questions over her…
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