In a tragic incident, two pedestrians were struck by a car in Cockeysville, Maryland. The accident occurred on the evening of September 18, 2023, near the intersection of York Road and Cranbrook Road. According to eyewitnesses, the two pedestrians, a man and a woman, attempted to cross the street when they were hit by a…
As the popularity of short-term rentals continues to rise, so does the concern for guests’ privacy. A Maryland attorney, Johnathan Smith, warns travelers to be cautious when renting Airbnb properties, as hidden cameras may lurk in unexpected places. Smith specializes in privacy law and has seen more cases involving hidden cameras in vacation rentals. The…
A Maryland man is celebrating after winning a $580,000 lottery prize, all thanks to a clerk’s mistake. According to UPI, the Upper Marlboro man purchased a lottery ticket he wouldn’t have commonly bought because the clerk made a mistake. The man told Maryland Lottery officials he asked for a Racetrax ticket, but the clerk accidentally…
Residents of Maryland can enjoy a beautiful fall-like day with lots of sunshine as they step out the door today, September 15, 2023. According to CBS News, the temperature will be in the upper 50s and low 60s, perfect for outdoor activities. The calm and dry air will continue over the next few days, making…
The Nipah virus has been making headlines recently after a resurgence of the potentially deadly virus in India. According to Bloomberg, the virus has already claimed the lives of at least two people and has put the country on high alert. The Nipah virus is zoonotic, transmitted from animals to humans. It can also be…
Fox News has announced that Lawrence Jones will be joining Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt, and Brian Kilmeade as a permanent co-host on Fox & Friends, according to Deadline. Jones, who has previously served as a fill-in for Tucker Carlson on his show, was chosen as the replacement for Carlson’s former time slot on Fox News,…
A newly formed coalition of tenants and housing advocates is calling for rent stabilization in Howard County, Maryland. The coalition, which includes local organizations such as the Howard County Renters Alliance and the People’s Action Committee, held a rally outside the Howard County courthouse on September 14, 2023, to demand action from local officials. The…
April Gaskins, a grandmother from Baltimore, has been sentenced to four years in prison after her 9-year-old grandson used her handgun to shoot 15-year-old NyKayla Strawder in August 2022 fatally. On September 15, 2023, Gaskins was sentenced to three years for reckless endangerment and one year for firearm access by a minor. The shooting took…
An Italian spirits company has purchased a majority stake in Sagamore Spirit, a Maryland-based distillery known for its rye whiskey. The acquisition was announced on September 15, 2023, and marks the latest move by the Italian company to expand its reach in the global spirits market. While financial details of the deal were not disclosed,…
Maryland’s transportation trust fund is projected to start running short on money in the next two years, according to a report released on September 13th, 2023. The report, which was commissioned by the state’s Department of Transportation, warns that the trust fund will face a $2 billion shortfall over the next six years. The shortfall…