WASHINGTON, DC—The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that starting May 7, 2025, it will begin enforcing the REAL ID Act, requiring passengers to present REAL ID-compliant identification at TSA security checkpoints nationwide. This includes all airline passengers 18 years and older, including TSA PreCheck members. The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005, aims to enhance security by making fraudulent […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health and Prince George’s County health officials have announced positive cases of measles in two Prince George’s County residents who recently traveled together internationally. These cases are not associated with the recently confirmed measles case in a Howard County resident or the measles outbreak in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma. Out of an abundance of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging travelers to prioritize safety during the busy holiday season, as the agency anticipates a surge in travelers. The holiday travel period, which runs from Dec. 21, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025, is expected to see a significant increase in the number of travelers on Maryland roads and at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—AAA predicts a record-breaking 119.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holiday period from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1. This projection narrowly exceeds the 2019 record by 64,000 travelers. AAA predicts 3 million more travelers this holiday season. The surge in holiday travel is attributed to Christmas Day falling on […]
TOWSON, MD—A message in a bottle sent by a Towson man in 2008 has washed ashore in Australia. The bottle appeared on the shores of Peterborough after it made its way from Brazil over the course of sixteen years. A local man, by the name of Tony, found the bottle last week while walking along the shore, according to news.au.com. […]
DELAWARE—Those who may be traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday should be aware of major delays along Interstate 95 in Delaware. Delaware Department of Transportation officials report that a dump truck with its bed raised that was traveling southbound on I-95 struck the Route 141 overpass bridge at around 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The collision caused damage to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland transportation officials are urging residents and visitors to prioritize safety during the Thanksgiving holiday travel season, as millions are expected to journey by road, rail, and air. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) encourages travelers to be mindful of increased traffic and plan their trips accordingly to ensure a safe journey. “As families and friends gather to celebrate […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The annual Thanksgiving travel survey from GasBuddy reveals that 72% of Americans are planning to hit the road for the holiday, marking a significant comeback from the pandemic years. This represents a 75% increase compared to 2023, when only 41% opted for road trips. The recent decline in gas prices is a contributing factor to the resurgence of road […]