EDGEWOOD, MD—An Edgewood man has been sentenced to prison after he opened fire at Harford Mall last year. Wesley Lyons Jr., 35, was sentenced to 65 years in prison on Thursday in Harford County Circuit Court for his involvement in a shooting at Harford Mall during his child’s birthday party last June. Lyons was convicted in December by a jury […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Joann, the popular craft and fabric store, is closing 13 stores in Maryland, leaving only one store in Annapolis in operation. The company, which filed for bankruptcy last month, plans to close over half of its 800 stores across 49 states. The only remaining Joann store in Maryland will be located in Annapolis. The company has not announced a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police celebrated Maryland’s newest police officers during a ceremony at MDTA Police Headquarters on Wednesday evening. Members of Officer Candidate Class 59 completed a demanding academy training program that began in June 2024. Ten new MDTA Police Officers and one Maryland Natural Resources Police Officer persevered through the rigorous training program. Police recruits are […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Thursday evening in the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on February 13, 2025. Forecasters say winds will be from the northwest at 20 to 25 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could […]
PARKVILLE, MD—The MDOT State Highway Administration will install new work zone traffic signs on eastbound I-695 (Baltimore Beltway Inner Loop) between MD 41 (Perring Parkway) and MD 147 (Harford Road) in Parkville beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday February 17, 2025. Work is expected to be complete by 3 p.m. Friday, February 28, weather permitting. During the installation, contractor crews […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus on Thursday unveiled its new “Lower Electric Bills Now” energy platform, aimed at reversing state policies that have led to skyrocketing utility costs for Maryland families. The Caucus, joined by Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD), called on the Maryland General Assembly and Governor Wes Moore to take immediate action to restore energy independence, eliminate unfair […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland angler reeled in a state record longnose gar last week, surpassing a record he previously held. David Confair of Secretary in Dorchester County caught the 20.5-pound, 49.5-inch fish on February 8 while fishing in Marshyhope Creek, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced. Confair’s catch is a new state record for the Chesapeake division. Confair was fishing […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings has introduced Senate Bill 644 — Public Schools — School Resource Officers — Firearms Required, a new measure aimed at bolstering the safety of students and staff in Maryland’s public schools. The proposed legislation mandates that all Public School Resource Officers (SROs) and School Police Officers carry firearms while on duty in schools. Senator Jennings emphasized […]