BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore City judge has sentenced Ameer Gittens to life plus 15 years, with the first five years without the possibility of parole. The sentence will be served consecutively to the sentence he is currently serving for a Baltimore County homicide case. Gittens is currently serving two life sentences without the possibility of parole, plus 50 years for the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gas has declined for the fifth straight week, falling 0.7 cents to $3.02 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This marks the lowest level since May 2021. The national average decreased by 15.2 cents from the previous month and is 27.6 cents lower than a year ago. The decline in gas prices is attributed to […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced the awarding of $20 million in historic revitalization tax credits through the Maryland Historical Trust. The funding will support 10 projects totaling more than $236 million in estimated costs, including affordable housing, makerspaces, and community facilities. Moore emphasized the importance of preserving Maryland’s history. Moore declared, “Our history is our power.” “And in Maryland, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Federal authorities have charged two Maryland men with conspiracy to commit odometer tampering and securities fraud, alleging they sold hundreds of vehicles with falsely lowered odometers. Jerry John Mathins, 50, of Laurel, and Braysean Owens, 23, of Baltimore, were indicted by a federal grand jury, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland said in a news release. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The latest episode of Maryland Farm & Harvest, premiering Tuesday, November 19th, features locations in both Harford County and Baltimore City. Viewers can watch the episode on MPT-HD at 7 p.m., or online at mpt.org/livestream. A preview of the episode is available at mpt.org/farm. The episode begins at Evermore Farm in Westminster, Carroll County, before traveling to Pond View […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has fallen for the fourth consecutive week, reaching its lowest point since May 2021, according to GasBuddy. The average price per gallon dropped 2.2 cents to $3.03, which is 16.7 cents lower than last month and 32.3 cents lower than a year ago. This decline is attributed to seasonal demand weakening as temperatures […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Police responded to a shooting on Belair Road in northeast Baltimore on Saturday evening. The shooting was reported at just before 7 p.m. on November 9, 2024 in the 5900-block of Belair Road (21206) near Powell Avenue. One person was reportedly in trauma arrest at the scene. There has been no update on the victim’s condition. No additional information […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning will be in effect from noon until 6:00 p.m. on November 8, 2024 due to gusty winds and low humidities. Forecasters say winds will be from the west at 10 to 15 mph with gusts of up to 30 mph. Relative humidity will […]