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Juvenile justice reform commission could start meeting next month
Advocates said they hope a commission created to assess Maryland's juvenile justice system can begin meeting as early as next month, even though just four of the 28 members of the panel are in place so far.
BurgerFi opens new location in Maryland, US
BurgerFi has announced the opening of its latest Maryland location in Woodmore Commons. Situated at Woodmore Towne Centre, Bowie, the store will be operated by Punam Khandpur and Jaytee Kanwal. As part of a multi-unit deal, the duo will also oversee the Arlington, Virginia branch. Khandpur and Kanwal bring extensive...
Farmers in Maryland eligible for drought assistance
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Farmers in parts of Maryland who are facing drought conditions due to a lack of rain over the past summer are eligible for federal assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the low-interest loans are available for farmers in Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery, and Washington counties.
State sweep claims dozens of anti-power line expansion signs, stirs local uproar
SYKESVILLE, Md. (WBFF) — Carroll County residents are frustrated after outdoor signs opposing the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project disappeared from some areas. FOX45 News has received several reports from residents over the past week alleging that signs they obtained from the grassroots opposition group "Stop MPRP" are suddenly missing.
Angela Alsobrooks looks to ride Harris momentum in must-win Maryland Senate race
HYATTSVILLE, Maryland — Angela Alsobrooks wasted little time getting back on the campaign trail after attending this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. After touching down Friday afternoon in the Washington region, the Maryland Democratic Senate nominee went straight from the airport to a campaign stop, stopping only briefly at home to throw on a […]
STATE ROUNDUP: HARRIS ACCEPTS NOMINATION; BALT. CITY COUNCIL GRILLS DPW; BALT. CO RESIDENTS FUME OVER POWER LINES; STATE COLLEGE AID FUND RUNS OUT OF MONEY
MARYLANDERS GATHER TO WATCH KAMALA HARRIS ACCEPT NOMINATION: Christine Vilbrun admits that, at first, her sister had to drag her out of her home in Harford County to attend a watch party in Baltimore, as Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday night. William J. Ford/Maryland Matters.
Democrats see abortion issue as defining – and winning – issue in fall election
CHICAGO – Abortion has been a key talking point at the Democratic National Convention, with speeches focused on reproductive rights on every night of the convention. On Thursday night, the United Center was full of attendees wearing white in support of reproductive rights. Democratic Party candidates and officials see...
Silver Alert Issued for 70-Year-Old Woman
Baltimore County Police Department announced a Silver Alert is being issued for a missing 70-year-old black female, Gail Renee Street,. She is described B/F, born 9/22/1953, 5’7”, 170lbs, with brown eyes and black hair. Her clothing was described as blue shirt and black pants. She was last seen...
Chester River Chorale fall semester launches Sept. 9
The Chester River Chorale fall semester launches Sept. 9 with weekly rehearsals at the Presbyterian Church of Chestertown. All singers are invited to join the Chorale. There is a specific need for male voices this season. No audition is required to sing with the Chorale and all music is provided. An added opportunity is the Chester Chamber Singers, an auditioned subset of the Chorale. Please note your interest in auditioning for CCS when you register. Be a part of the heartwarming tradition of Christmas caroling...
Suspect in custody after deadly shooting at apartment complex in New Castle County
A man is in custody after a deadly shooting took place at an apartment complex in Claymont, Delaware on Friday.It happened at Harbor House Apartments just before 10:30 a.m.At the scene, police say they found a 35-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound.The victim, identified by police as Devontre Taylor of Wilmington, was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.According to police, authorities later found the suspect after he was seen entering a building in the apartment complex.The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Michael Toombs of Claymont, was detained at the building and transferred to police headquarters.Toombs has since been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, and other related offenses.Investigators have not yet said what led to the deadly shooting.Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the police at 302-395-2787.
Frederick Road Closure in Catonsville Causes Commuter Delays Amid Police Response to Crisis
Commuters in Catonsville faced unexpected delays early this morning, as Baltimore County Police were forced to temporarily close Frederick Road at the I-695 interchange in both directions. The cause of the closure, according to a post by the Baltimore County Police Department, was due to a "person in crisis." Officials...
Elderly Woman Critically Injured in Pikesville Armed Carjacking (Video)
In a shocking incident in a suburban neighborhood in Pikesville, Baltimore County, an armed carjacking left two individuals injured, one of them critically. The event unfolded on Wednesday night at the intersection of Brattle and Hawkesbury Roads, turning an ordinary evening into a terrifying experience for the local community. The...
‘We’re with you’: Carroll lawmakers, residents agree that proposed transmission line is ‘direct affront to and real assault on our way of life’
Carroll commissioners and state lawmakers who represent the county listened to, and agreed with, residents’ concerns at a meeting Thursday night in Westminster regarding the proposed Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project. The proposed transmission line would carve a 70-mile-long path through Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties. The $424 million project has a proposed date of operation of June 2027. Jason Kalwa, who manages the energy project for the Public Service Enterprise Group, said last month that the project will provide a much-needed upgrade to the energy grid, which will benefit Carroll residents and others. More than 750 people attended Thursday’s meeting, 72 of whom signed up to speak, according to Lt. Phill Lawrence of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. The listening session ran from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with an opportunity to have one-on-one conversations with lawmakers until 10 p.m., at the Agriculture Center in Westminster.
Elkton woman working to educate everyone about sickle cell disease
ELKTON — Imagine having a disease so rare that when you show up at a hospital in extreme pain, the staff there think you are an addict. “We are always labeled as drug seekers,” said Regina Dorsey, Vice President of the Sickle Cell Association of Harford/Cecil Counties & the Eastern Shore. “You’re in pain, you’re crying and screaming and you’re labeled as a seeker.” Sickle Cell Anemia, or Sickle Cell...
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