Mega Millions makes Marylander a millionaire

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland has a brand new Mega Millions millionaire. A Montgomery County woman who was urged by family to buy a Mega Millions ticket is now a millionaire after winning a $1 million second-tier prize in the July 19 drawing. The lucky winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the $2 ticket at Quincy’s Bar & Grille located at […]

Forecasters warn of elevated wildfire danger in Maryland on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says elevated fire conditions are expected throughout Maryland on Saturday, October 26, due to dry conditions and gusty winds – especially between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Relative humidity values of around 30 percent are expected along with sustained northwesterly winds of 15 to 20 mph and gusts of 25 to 30 mph. This will […]

$101.9 million settlement announced for Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

BALTIMORE, MD—The owner and operator of the ship that struck and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year have agreed to pay $101.9 million to resolve a civil claim brought by the United States, officials announced this week. The settlement between the U.S. and the Singaporean corporations Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited covers federal […]

Baltimore County kicks off 2024 Fall Litter Blitz

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County is once again encouraging residents to beautify their communities by participating in the county’s “Fall Litter Blitz.” County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced the initiative on Thursday, October 24, inviting groups and residents to organize and participate in litter cleanups throughout the county. “Environmental action begins at home and in our communities, and it’s up to all of […]

Former state employee from Essex pleads guilty to insurance fraud, felony theft

BALTIMORE, MD—A former state employee from Essex has pleaded guilty to insurance fraud and theft charges. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Thursday announced that Shanell Angelia West, 46, has pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County in separate cases involving insurance fraud and felony theft. The charges stemmed from her actions during and after her employment with […]

35-year-old pedestrian struck & killed in Essex

ESSEX, MD—Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Essex on Wednesday. At around 7:30 p.m. on October 23, officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian in the 1000-block of Eastern Boulevard (21221). A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2023 Kia was traveling westbound when it struck the pedestrian, who was attempting to cross the street […]

Frost Advisory issued for Friday morning in northern Baltimore County, Harford County

BALTIMORE, MD— The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for northern Baltimore County and northern Harford County. The advisory will be in effect from 3:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024. Forecasters say temperatures as low as 35 degrees will result in frost formation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be […]