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Maryland State Police investigating pedestrian hit on U.S. 340: Hagerstown man critical
A Hagerstown man was in critical condition Tuesday morning at a Baltimore hospital after being struck by a vehicle Monday night on U.S. 340, authorities said. Maryland State Police are investigating the incident, which occurred on westbound U.S. 340 in southern Washington County. State police were dispatched shortly after 7 p.m. for the...
$15K worth of jewelry stolen from elderly Bensalem, Pa. woman
BENSALEM, Pa. — A Baltimore man who police say helped steal $15,000 worth of jewelry from a 79-year-old woman is back in Bucks County. Bensalem police said the woman who only speaks Gujarati, a South Asian dialect, was called over to an SUV parked in a parking lot on Maltese Court on Sept. 9. A woman in the SUV removes two necklaces and a bracelet from the woman and tries to replace it with fake jewelry.
Baltimore leaders vote to ban gas-powered leaf blowers. Here's when it starts.
BALTIMORE - Baltimore's city council voted on Monday to ban gas-powered leaf blowers in the city. The vote passed 10-5, according to councilmember Ryan Dorsey, who introduced the bill.The bill now heads to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott to sign.The legislation applies to residents, private contractors, and city workers in Baltimore. Dorsey said Baltimore City and its contract workers will no longer use gas-powered leaf blowers after Dec. 15. Private use, including for landscaping professionals, will be limited to Oct 15 to Dec 15 of 2025 and 2026, and no more after that.Dorsey says the bill follows a national trend of addressing pollution."Thank you to everybody who supported and advocated for this," Dorsey said. "It's a good day for the environment, health, and peace of mind."
Police: 14-Year-Old Natasha Christina Mwirigi Missing Since September 3
Montgomery County Police are seeking assistance locating 14-year-old Natasha Christina Mwirigi of Silver Spring. According to a press release, she was last seen on Tuesday, September 3, in the 13000 block of Castle Blvd. The missing teenager is 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds, has brown eyes and black hair, and was last seen wearing unknown clothing.
Two-Alarm fire engulfs multiple homes in Baltimore, one person injured
BALTIMORE -- A two-alarm fire engulfed multiple vacant buildings in South Baltimore early Monday morning, leaving one person injured and four rowhomes damaged.More than 60 firefighters and 14 units responded to Cedley Street around 2:30 a.m., according to the Baltimore City Fire Department. Officials said the fire has since been brought under control.One victim was transported to a local hospital with injuries related to the fire. No other injuries have been reported.A fire department spokesperson said that four units were completely engulfed in flames, with a possible fifth unit affected. The cause of the fire remains undetermined and is under investigation.Firefighters continue to work on the backside of the houses where the fire spread. The incident commander described it as a "working fire" that required a two-alarm response.Authorities have not released information about the extent of damage to the buildings or the condition of the injured person. The investigation is ongoing.
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