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Drug Arrest in Prince Frederick: Fentanyl Distributor Arrested
On the evening of July 17, 2024, detectives from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) observed a suspicious vehicle in the Calvert Towne neighborhood in Prince Frederick. The dark gray Nissan, known for its association with Sharon Oshee Pratt, 21 of Washington DC, was parked in the area.
Climate lawsuits are disservice to Maryland | GUEST COMMENTARY
A recent decision by Anne Arundel County Circuit Judge Steven Platt should deeply disappoint Maryland residents, who deserve to remain confident that civil servants and judges execute and interpret laws as they are written. Platt’s May decision permitted climate lawsuits from Anne Arundel County and Annapolis against Chevron, Shell, BP...
Hundreds compete in Quick Draw
EASTON — Downtown was filled with art and people Saturday for the Plein Air Easton’s quickest event. The annual Quick Draw, in which around 200 artists were given two hours to create a painting of a scene around downtown Easton, has become a fan-favorite event of Plein Air since it was first held 20 years ago. Tourists flocked with their dogs to get a look at the creative process. Neil...
Classic Collision Acquires First Location in Maryland
Classic Collision has announced the acquisition of Two Guys Collision Center in California, Md. Two Guys Collision Center has provided high-quality collision repairs and superb customer service in St. Mary’s County for several years. The team consists of expert technicians with extensive knowledge and years of training to ensure that only the best repairs are completed daily.
One arrested in connection to Easton shooting
EASTON, Md. – A suspect has been taken into custody following a shots fired investigation in Easton. On Tuesday, officers were called to 11 Jowite Street for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived at the scene to find a crowd of people in the area of the 300 and 400 buildings, and made contact with residents who reported they were shot at. No one was found to be injured.
Ribbon cutting celebrates the reconstruction of historic building in Easton
EASTON — Abandoned historic buildings across Maryland are getting a second chance through Olde School Builders, a home reconstruction and improvement business reforming historic structures across Maryland and Pennsylvania. A ribbon cutting for a newly turned apartment building was held on July 11. The former abandoned doctor’s office in Easton has been renovated into two apartment units with modern appliances. Craig Postlewait, president of Olde School Builders, said he is...
Edgewater Man Arrested After Alleged Vehicle Break-Ins in Glen Burnie, Police Recover Stolen Items
Early on the morning of July 19, a Glen Burnie neighborhood was alerted to a potential thief in their midst. According to a post by the Anne Arundel County Police Department, at around 4:40 a.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious person trying to enter vehicles along Ridgely Road and Old Stage Road. The individual, later identified as Julian Christopher Wise, a 35-year-old man from Edgewater, Maryland, attempted to flee on foot upon the arrival of law enforcement.
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Announces Pops in the Park Concerts
Annapolis, MD – It’s time for an Anne Arundel County end-of-summer tradition that’s open to the entire community! The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, in association with the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks and Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, presents the perfect ending to summer: two FREE outdoor concerts! Friends, family, neighbors, and the entire community are invited to join the ASO for uplifting and danceable pops tunes, patriotic songs, movie and Broadway music and contagious fun that will get everyone moving. These concerts are open to the public and completely free for music-lovers of all ages.
32-year-old man arrested for the murder of his father in Queen Anne’s County
MARYLAND (WBFF) — The Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff Criminal Investigation Unit has arrested a man in connection with the murder of his father. The suspect, identified as Drew Bernard Meyer, 32, of Auckland Way in Chester, Maryland has been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and reckless endangerment.
On this day in 1963
When a National Guardsman poked his bayonet at Gloria Richardson in Cambridge, Maryland, she pushed it away, refusing to back down during protests against racism and inequality. The image of Richardson, head of the Cambridge Nonviolent Action Committee, courageous stand appeared in newspapers around the world. The stand also inspired change. Two days later, she and others signed the Treaty of Cambridge in the office of Attorney General Bobby Kennedy.
New Day on Eastern Bay
* A Recently Sold Home * Primary Structure Built: 1981 Sold For: $2,895,000 Original List Price: $2,895,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Full, 3 Half Living Space: 4,500 Sq. Ft. The Eastern Bay is the playground for this gorgeous home’s new owners who will enjoy a wealth of great waterfront views and a lifestyle designed to inspire.
Vehicle Crashes Into Woods In Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, Md. – Emergency personnel responded to a serious single motor vehicle accident on the 24000 block of Hollywood Road at approximately 1:00 p.m. on July 19, 2024. A caller reported that a single vehicle had gone off the roadway and into the woods behind a home. Upon arrival,...
Run, don’t walk: First Chipotle in Upper Marlboro opening soon
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (DC News Now) — Upper Marlboro burrito fans, your prayers have been answered because Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its first location next week. On Wednesday, July 24, Chipotle will open its doors to its hungry customers at 7623 S. Osborne St. It will be open from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. […]
Cove Point Park Sports Courts To Temporarily Close For Renovations
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces the temporary closure of the Cove Point Park sports courts for demolition and replacement. The closure is anticipated to last several months. Beginning on Monday, July 22, two tennis and pickleball courts closest to baseball fields...
Sewage Spills into Bay Street Ponds in Easton
EASTON, MD. - People are being asked to take caution near several waterways in Easton after a sewage spill. The Easton Utilities Commission says about 6,000 gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into the ponds on Bay Street. They say the spill was contained within the ponds and a majority of the ponds' contents were pumped out.
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