Gas prices fall for seventh consecutive week, hit lowest levels since May 2021

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has declined for seven consecutive weeks, reaching $3 per gallon. This marks the lowest level since May 2021, according to GasBuddy, which compiled data from over 12 million individual price reports across more than 150,000 gas stations nationwide. The average price fell by 0.6 cents from last week, 7.7 cents from a month […]

FREEDOM ROCKS 2024: FFCU’s epic night of music, fun, and giving back

ROSEDALE, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union, through the Freedom to Help Foundation, hosted its first-ever Freedom Rocks ’24 Bull and Shrimp Roast on Saturday, November 16, raising over $21,000 to support its mission of enriching the community. The event brought together attendees for a night filled with food, fun, and philanthropy at Boumi Shriners in Rosedale. The proceeds from the sold-out […]

Gas prices fall for sixth straight week

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gas has fallen for the sixth straight week, reaching its lowest point since May 2021, according to GasBuddy. The average price for a gallon of gas is now $3.01, down 1.4 cents from last week and 23.7 cents lower than a year ago. This decline is largely attributed to promotions ahead of Thanksgiving, pushing […]

Attorney General Brown announces guilty plea of Baltimore woman for operating sex trafficking ring across Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced the guilty plea of Kenika Danielle Leach, 33, of Baltimore, Maryland, before the Honorable Brett R. Wilson of the Circuit Court for Washington County. Leach pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, distribution of a controlled dangerous substance–cocaine, and receiving the earnings of a prostitute. The investigation identified at least […]

Dusting of snow possible in Baltimore area on Friday, Winter Storm Warning issued for western Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The first significant winter weather system of the year will move through Maryland this weekend. In western Maryland, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Garrett County, as heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are possible, with 1 to 2 feet possible locally along the ridgetops. Winds will be gusting as high […]

Man who murdered Rosedale father & son receives additional life sentence in Baltimore City case

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 […]

Gas prices fall for fifth straight week

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 […]

Maryland invests $20 million in historic revitalization

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, […]