Maryland Freedom Caucus hosts Tax Revolt Rally, calls for immediate action against proposed tax hikes

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus gathered with citizens, legislators, and media for the Tax Revolt Rally on March 19, 2025 at Lawyers’ Mall in Annapolis. The rally showcased the concern Marylanders have about what the Maryland Freedom Caucus calls “the state’s reckless tax-and-spend policies and their determination to fight back.” “The energy tonight was incredible. The people who came out […]

Baltimore County tops list of Maryland’s most dangerous places for injury-related fatalities

BALTIMORE, MD—A recent study as identified Baltimore County as the most dangerous county in Maryland in terms of injury-related fatalities. The analysis, performed by MyBioSource, examined data from 2020 to 2024, and found that Baltimore County experienced a dramatic increase of 56 deaths per 100,000 people, the highest rise of any county in the state. The study measured fatal injuries […]

Crews to improve pavement on MD 152 in Harford County beginning this weekend

FALLSTON, MD—Maryland State Highway Administration crews will begin a pavement patching project on approximately four miles of MD 152 (Mountain Road) between I-95 and US 1 (Belair Road) starting as early as Sunday night, March 23, 2025. The MD 152 pavement patching project is expected to be completed in late May, weather permitting. Contractor crews will work overnights Sundays through […]

Forecasters warn of increased wildfire risk in Baltimore area on Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says there is an increased risk of wildfires and brush fires throughout the Baltimore area on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The combination of low humidity and gusty winds will result in a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread through Wednesday afternoon. Relative humidity values will drop 20 to 25 percent across […]

Police arrest three suspects in connection with alleged assault, kidnapping in Harford County

DARLINGTON, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested three suspects in connection with an alleged assault and kidnapping that occurred last week in Harford County. The suspects have been identified as Chris Lamar Cochran, 48; Grace Elizabeth Amanda Johnson, 38; and Leland Charles Lewis, 48; all of Darlington, Maryland. Cochran is charged with kidnapping, first- and second-degree assault, and false imprisonment. Johnson […]

Gas Prices drop for 4th week in a row

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has fallen for the fourth week in a row, according to GasBuddy. The national average gas price fell 1.3 cents compared to last week, reaching $3.02 per gallon. This is 10.6 cents lower than a month ago and 42.4 cents lower than a year ago. Diesel prices have fallen 5.0 cents […]

Edgewood apartment building fire leaves 1 injured, 5 displaced

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews responded to an apartment fire in Edgewood on Saturday night. At around 10:15 p.m. on March 16, 2025, units responded to an apartment fire in the 1700-block of Crimson Tree Way. Units arrived to find flames showing from the two-story four-unit structure. The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal reports that the 71-year-old occupant of one of […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Sunday, Wind Advisory issued

BALTIMORE, MD—Sunday could prove to be a stormy day in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says confidence has increased for isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts on Sunday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say a tornado or two is also possible. Gusty winds of up to 45 mph are possible on Sunday, which may […]