Suspect arrested in connection with Joppa dispensary robberies

JOPPA, MD—A suspect has been arrested in connection with two robberies that occurred at a Joppa dispensary. On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Donald Raymond Tilghman, 38, of District Heights, was arrested and charged for his involvement in both Rise Dispensary robberies. The robberies took place on March 16, 2021, and November 13, 2023 at the Rise Dispensary in Joppa. Tilghman […]

Middle River man convicted in Abingdon child abuse case

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Middle River man has been convicted in connection with a Harford County child abuse case. On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Douglas Grazuties, 36, of Middle River, was found guilty of second-degree child abuse, two counts of second-degree assault, and two counts of reckless endangerment following a three-day jury trial before the Honorable Diane Adkins-Tobin in the Circuit […]

‘SERIAL’ PODCAST: Adnan Syed to remain free after sentence reduced to ‘time served’

BALTIMORE, MD—Adnan Syed, whose case became internationally known through the podcast “Serial,” will be released from prison after a Baltimore judge ruled Thursday to reduce his sentence to time served. Syed, who has maintained his innocence, was convicted in 1999 for the murder of Hae Min Lee. Baltimore Judge Jennifer Schiffer agreed to release Syed under a state law that […]

Protecting Baltimore County’s Future: Why we support the Farmland Preservation Act

The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Baltimore County stands at a crossroads. For nearly six decades, the Urban-Rural Demarcation Line (URDL) has been a cornerstone of smart land management, preserving our rural landscapes, safeguarding our water supply, and ensuring that development happens where infrastructure can support it. The URDL is the boundary between urbanized […]

Maryland Department of Environment announces $47 million in Clean Water Commerce Act funding for Chesapeake Bay health, economy

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland has announced $47 million in funding for 15 projects aimed at reducing pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. The Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) says the projects will use a “pay-for-success” model, incentivizing farmers and landowners to implement pollution-reducing practices. The projects will receive funding based on their ability to demonstrate cost-effective clean water solutions. These projects include shoreline […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Parkville area

PARKVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Morgan Gregory, 14, is 5’06” tall and weighs 125 pounds. She was last seen in the Parkville area on February 28, 2025 wearing a black Nike tracksuit with cream & green New Balance shoes. She’s also carrying a black Under Armour backpack. Anyone with information on Morgan Gregory’s whereabouts […]