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Worldwide CrowdStrike IT outage causing delays at BWI Airport, Windows computers crashing

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Governor Wes Moore released the following statement on the State of Maryland’s response to the global technology outage involving CrowdStrike software and Microsoft operating systems: “I have been fully briefed on the global technology outage involving CrowdStrike software and Microsoft operating systems, and I continue to receive regular updates from our state public safety and cybersecurity teams. Our administration […]

Plane crash leaves 1 dead in Maryland

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

EASTON, MD—A person has died after their plane crashed into the Tred Avon River on Tuesday morning, Maryland State Police said in a news release. The victim’s identity has not yet been released. The crash was reported at just after 9:30 a.m. on July 16, police said. A twin-engine Cessna took off from Tipton Airport at Fort Meade before crashing […]

NO DRONE ZONE: FBI reminds drone owners to stay away from Key Bridge collapse site

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Federal Bureau of Investigation is reminding drone owners about the airspace restrictions surrounding the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse as recovery and salvage operations continue. The FBI is urging the public to respect the “no drone zone” put in place by local and federal law enforcement agencies. “Drone operators need to know that we take seriously any incursion […]

KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE: Port of Baltimore suspends vessel traffic, flight restrictions issued, Olszewski issues statement

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Port of Baltimore has suspended all vessel traffic in the wake of Tuesday morning’s Key Bridge collapse. Authorities say vessel traffic in and out of the area has been suspended until further notice. The Port of Baltimore is not closed, as trucks are still being processed at marine terminals. There has been no word on how long vessel […]

Sonic boom shakes homes across Maryland

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: The FAA has confirmed that a Cessna crashed in Virginia. UPDATE: BNO News reports that a small plane has crashed in Virginia after flying over Washington D.C., which prompted fighter jets to scramble, causing the sonic boom. The Cessna flew through a “no fly zone” in close proximity to the White House and U.S. Capitol. The plane was […]

Pilot, passenger rescued following Montgomery County plane crash

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

GAITHERSBURG, MD—The pilot and passenger of a single engine plane that crashed into a power line tower in Montgomery County on Sunday evening have been rescued and transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. The pilot has been identified as Patrick Merkle, 66, of Washington, D.C. He was operating a Mooney Mike 20P single engine plane. One passenger on […]

MARYLAND PLANE CRASH: Pilot, passenger awaiting rescue in Montgomery County

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The pilot and passenger have been rescued. Original story below… —— GAITHERSBURG, MD—Maryland State Police are on the scene of a single-engine plane crash in Montgomery County where rescue efforts are underway. The plane involved is a Mooney Mike 20P single engine plane. Both the pilot and the passenger are reportedly unharmed inside the aircraft and awaiting rescue. At […]

Over 67,000 power outages reported in Maryland, nearly 200 flights canceled at BWI

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The first winter storm of the season is packing quite a punch in parts of Maryland and wreaking havoc on local roadways. As of 12:30 p.m. on Monday, over 67,000 residents were without power, according to the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM). Maryland State Police have also responded to dozens of crashes. The Nottingham area is under a […]

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