BALTIMORE, MD—A drug trafficking organization that operated in the Belair-Parkside neighborhood is now facing federal charges with 10 accused members indicted, the State’s Attorney’s Office announced on Monday, September 23, 2024. The organization, described as “4200”, was investigated by the Baltimore Police Department’s Group Violence Enforcement Team, as part of the City’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy, in the 4200-block of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting the state’s first inaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit this October, with the goal of highlighting the many different recreation opportunities that Maryland has to offer. The summit will be taking place at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County from October 9-11, and will consist of a series of panels, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Fall officially begins on Sunday, September 22 at 8:44 a.m. This year, Maryland’s fall foliage is expected to be different from previous years as many trees are changing color earlier than normal due to drought. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources predicts that the peak of fall colors will be earlier than normal in western Maryland including Garrett, Allegany, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s economy grew by 0.1% in August 2024, adding 2,700 jobs total, with 1,900 coming from the private sector, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) this week. This is a faster pace than the national growth rate of 0.9%, indicating that Maryland is outperforming the rest of the country. The […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland man has been sentenced to prison for selling more than $1.6 million worth of fake nursing diplomas, transcripts and licenses, that allowed people to become nurses without completing the necessary coursework. Ejike Sìe Asiaghunam, 55. of Upper Marlboro, was sentenced in federal court in Maryland on Monday to 21 months in prison and two years of supervised […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police Financial Crimes Unit is warning the public about an internet scam targeting Gmail accounts. This scam has been seen in August and September, and police say it can be very dangerous for victims. The scammer sends an email to a potential victim’s Gmail account with a picture of their home from Google Maps. The scammer […]
GLEN ARM, MD—The only post office in Glen Arm will close permanently in October, according to the U.S. Postal Service. The lease to the building located at 12112 Long Green Pike will expire on October 5th. The Glen Arm Post Office will suspend service on Friday, October 4, and customers using a P.O. Box at that location will be able […]
HARWOOD, MD—A mailman who has consistently played Maryland Lottery games is one step closer to retirement after taking home a $1 million top prize. The Washington, D.C. resident, who frequently travels to Maryland to play the lottery, recently won a $1 million top prize on a Millionaire’s Club scratch-off, the Maryland Lottery said in a news release. The scratch-off enthusiast […]