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Top storylines to follow throughout the 2024 Bayside South fall sports season
The high school fall sports season is just a week away from kicking off here in the Bayside Conference, and there will be plenty to look forward to for high school sports fans as schools open back up and summer turns to fall. Whether it be on the field hockey and soccer fields...
Fall Roadwork to Begin in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY, MD - Roadwork is scheduled to begin on Baltimore Avenue in Worcester County after Labor Day. The Ocean City Maryland Chamber of Commerce is reminding residents that roadwork will begin on "the Baltimore Avenue corridor between 15th and 33rd Streets, including side streets up to 25 feet". Town...
Postal worker robbed by armed suspect in Middle River on Saturday, police say
A postal worker was robbed by an armed suspect in Middle River on Saturday, according to Baltimore County Police. Shortly before 3:30 p.m., officers from Essex Precinct responded to the 1000 block of Orems Rd. for a personal robbery. When officers arrived they located the victim who is a postal...
Health department confirms first case of West Nile virus in Maryland this year
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — Maryland health officials announced the state’s first confirmed positive case of West Nile virus this year. The Maryland Department of Health (DOH) announced Monday that an adult living near Baltimore tested positive. That person has since recovered. The DOH said that mosquitoes infect humans with West Nile virus after feeding […]
City and community leaders set to welcome students back to school following mass shooting
The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement will welcome some Baltimore City elementary students back to the classroom on their first day of school Monday. It'll be the first day back for Dr. Bernard Harris Elementary students, about one week after a mass shooting left one dead and injured seven right next to their school building.
Baltimore Community Shaken by Daylight Shooting, Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
On Sunday afternoon, the calm of a Baltimore street was disrupted by the sound of gunfire, leaving the community searching for answers and authorities seeking the public's assistance. According to the Baltimore Police Department, officers patrolling the 1600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue heard shots fired around 3:38 p.m. on August 25 and discovered a woman wounded in a nearby block.
Baltimore to Face Sweltering Heat, Humidity and Potential Severe Thunderstorms
As Baltimore braces for a mix of heat, humidity, and possible thunderstorms, the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC offers a detailed forecast for the coming days. According to the NWS Area Forecast Discussion, residents can expect scattered convection and the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and early evening, particularly around western Maryland to the Fredericksburg VA area.
2024 sixth-round pick at risk of being cut after abysmal preseason
The Baltimore Ravens evaluated three quarterbacks during their preseason activities: Josh Johnson, Emory Jones, and Devin Leary. Each took their turn behind center, eager to demonstrate that they deserve a spot in the regular season lineup. For the 2024 season, the Ravens are expected to maintain just two quarterbacks. Clearly, Lamar Jackson secures one spot. Veteran Josh Johnson, following a strong preseason, has clinched the backup role, leaving Jones and Leary vying for what remains.
Commanders Stadium Drink Prices Leaked; Bring Your Wallet
If you go to any professional football game and walk through the parking lot, you can bet there will be plenty of food, fun, and frosty adult beverages. Based on a recently leaked photo of drink prices at Commanders Field, Washington Commanders fans are likely to pregame even harder.
August 26 Heat Returns With Some Inland Thundershowers
The heat is trying to build back into the 90s starting today. This may not be the best timing as schools begin in parts of Central Maryland, including Baltimore (County/City) and Anne Arundel County. A couple of thundershowers will develop in the afternoon, mainly inland. Then, we really build up the steamy weather into the middle of the week.
Maryland Perspectives: The Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce can be key to local businesses when it comes to accessing valuable resources, finding discounts, plus helps build relationships that could save money or market their products. They also have fun community events that bring communities together including an upcoming Doggie Dash 5k in September 22nd. Chairman John Kneisly joins me to talk about what the chamber has to offer, the upcoming 5K and how you can get involved.
What you should know about school cellphone bans in Delaware as schools start
More young scholars can expect to sheathe their screens this school year. In other words, use of personal smartphones for many students will now be impermissible during instructional portions of their day. And really, that should sound familiar. Most districts and schools throughout the state already have similar mentions within student handbooks and...
Back to school, new lottery game, dog adoptions
Happy Monday! Today is the first day of school for a half dozen districts across The First State. Several others will begin throughout the week, and the remaining ones head back Sept. 4. Expect more traffic on the roads. Click here to learn about the do's and don'ts of driving near school buses according to state law. As you get on the roads, be safe. Our poll on the most annoying driving habits is closing out soon....
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