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Major Mall-Based Chain With 9 MD Stores Closing 543 Locations After Filing For Bankruptcy Major Mall-Based Chain With 9 MD Stores Closing 543 Locations After Filing For Bankruptcy
Major Mall-Based Chain With 9 MD Stores Closing 543 Locations After Filing For Bankruptcy A major retailer primarily located in malls and headquartered in Pennsylvania is set to close all 543 of its stores following its third Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Closures for all rue21 locations are expected to be completed within the next two months with going-out-of-business sales coming soon. The company, headquartered in Pennsylvania outside Pittsburgh, had first filed for bankruptcy in 2003, and then for a second time in 2017, when it closed around 400 stores. Founded in 1970, rue21 specializes in women's & men's casual apparel and accessories. rue21 has locations in …
Gunpoint Robbery At Philadelphia Gas Station Under Police Investigation Gunpoint Robbery At Philadelphia Gas Station Under Police Investigation
Gunpoint Robbery At Philadelphia Gas Station Under Police Investigation Two men ware wanted for an armed robbery at a Southwest Philadelphia gas station, city police say.  The suspects stuck up the Liberty Gas Station at 5200 Woodland Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, authorities said.  Suspect one was wearing a green tracksuit with black boots and a green hat and was armed with a black and silver handgun, police said. Suspect two was wearing a black hoodie, black track pants with a red stripe, and a multi-colored mask, they added.  Anyone with information should call 215-686-8477 or submit a tip online. 
Tipster Outs Paranoid Baltimore Drug Ring Leader As Off-Duty DC Officer's Killer: Officials Tipster Outs Paranoid Baltimore Drug Ring Leader As Off-Duty DC Officer's Killer: Officials
Tipster Outs Paranoid Baltimore Drug Ring Leader As Off-Duty DC Officer's Killer: Officials An arrest has been made in the 2017 killing of an off-duty Metropolitan DC Police Department officer, thanks to a tipster who came forward last year, authorities announced. Dion Thompson has been arrested for his alleged role in the murder of MPD Sgt. Tony Mason, Jr., on Nov. 4, 2017 in the 2800 block of Elgin Avenue, Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates announced on Wednesday, April 17. Thompson, who was 18 years old at the time, has been charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and other related offenses, officials said. Thompson, now 24, was identified as a possible suspe…
Maryland Woman Accused Of Owning Illicit Massage Parlors In Anne Arundel County, Police Say Maryland Woman Accused Of Owning Illicit Massage Parlors In Anne Arundel County, Police Say
Maryland Woman Accused Of Owning Illicit Massage Parlors In Anne Arundel County, Police Say An investigation into sex trafficking in Maryland led to the arrest of two women accused of operating illegal illicit massage parlors throughout the region, the Montgomery County Department of Police announced on Tuesday. Columbia resident Chang Liu, 34, and Yinlian Wu, 50, of Philadelphia, have both been arrested and charged with prostitution-related offenses that allegedly took place at massage parlors in the City of Laurel, and Montgomery and Ann Arundel counties owned by Liu that offered sex acts in exchange for cash, according to police, who launched a six-month joint investigation. In…
Daycare Commercial Casting Paid Roles Across Northeast Daycare Commercial Casting Paid Roles Across Northeast
Daycare Commercial Casting Paid Roles Across Northeast Do you want to be in a commercial about daycare? A commercial for highlighting the benefits of a daycare communication technology for parents and teachers is seeking talent for four roles, according to a casting notice.  The commercial is looking for people from Baltimore, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York City, Jersey City and Virginia Beach. The roles include: A female daycare owner between the ages of 30 and 50, a female daycare director between the ages of 25 and 50, a daycare teacher between the ages of 18 and 40, and the parent of a daycare child between the ages of 18 and…
Two MD Protestors Among 60 Arrested In I-676 Shutdown In Philadelphia: Police Two MD Protestors Among 60 Arrested In I-676 Shutdown In Philadelphia: Police
Two MD Protestors Among 60 Arrested In I-676 Shutdown In Philadelphia: Police More than 60 people have been arrested in connection with a protest that completely shutdown I-676 in Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon, March 30, authorities said. The protestors were from the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and ran onto the highway at Broad Street around 4 p.m., causing disruptions to traffic flow, Philadelphia police said at the time. On Sunday, March 31, Pennsylvania State Police released a list of towns and ages of those arrested, all who were charged with disorderly conduct. Thirty-nine of them were from Philadelphia with a others from Trappe, Downingtown, Lansd…
MD Mom Mourns Loss Of Daughter Killed In New Jersey Crash MD Mom Mourns Loss Of Daughter Killed In New Jersey Crash
MD Mom Mourns Loss Of Daughter Killed In New Jersey Crash A Maryland woman is raising money for her 4-year-old grandson who lost his Philadelphia mother in a fatal crash on Interstate 295 in South Jersey. Anghel Ashmeade of Columbia, MD, said on a GoFundMe page that she's fundraising in memory of her 37-year-old daughter, Cassandra Ashmeade.  Cassandra was killed after being ejected from a pickup truck in a Feb. 1 crash along I-295 in West Deptford, New Jersey State Police said. The crash remains under investigation, Trooper Troy McNair said on Wednesday, Feb. 28. "My daughter Cassandra was a bright beautiful, ambitious and fun-loving young …
Change In Weather Pattern Bringing Rain, Warmer Temps To Region: Forecasters Change In Weather Pattern Bringing Rain, Warmer Temps To Region: Forecasters
Change In Weather Pattern Bringing Rain, Warmer Temps To Region: Forecasters A change in the weather is bringing warmer weather and rain to the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, closing out a dry week with mild temps, forecasters are saying. Wednesday, Feb. 21 will be mostly sunny with a high near 45, melting snow that fell last week, the National Weather Service says.  The snow could re-freeze as temps dip just under 30 at night, but a warm-up Thursday means the precipitation eyeing the region likely won't be more snow. Good morning! Expect a slightly warmer day today compared to yesterday with mostly sunny skies. The forecast hasn't... Posted by US National We…
Suspect In Custody For Fatal Tiki Bar Shooting In Maryland, Sheriff Says Suspect In Custody For Fatal Tiki Bar Shooting In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Suspect In Custody For Fatal Tiki Bar Shooting In Maryland, Sheriff Says A man wanted on multiple counts of murder following a deadly bar fight early on Saturday morning has been arrested, the Harford County Sheriff's Office announced. Parrise Marcellous Valentine, 33, has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Dajuan Kyree Simmons, 24, who was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at D&M’s Tiki Bar and Crab Deck shortly after midnight on Feb. 17.  Both men are from Aberdeen. At approximately 12:08 a.m. on Saturday morning, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office were called to the 2200 block of Pulaski H…
New Forecast: Increased Snowfall Totals Expected, Arctic Temps To Follow Northeast Storm New Forecast: Increased Snowfall Totals Expected, Arctic Temps To Follow Northeast Storm
New Forecast: Increased Snowfall Totals Expected, Arctic Temps To Follow Northeast Storm Newly-released forecast maps show parts of the region could see up to six inches of snow in the end-of-week storm. Intermittent snow is expected to begin between 4 and 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, with the heaviest amounts falling in the afternoon, the National Weather Service said. Snow will fall at about 0.5 inches per hour and will taper by the evening, with temps in the upper 20s and low 30s, the NWS said. SNOWFALL PREDICTIONS The areas expected to get 4 to 6 inches are Trenton, Long Branch, Allentown, and Philadelphia. Reading, Vineland, Parsippany and Toms River are expected to get 3 to …
Sunday Snow Squalls Possible In Parts Of DMV Region, Forecasters Caution Sunday Snow Squalls Possible In Parts Of DMV Region, Forecasters Caution
Sunday Snow Squalls Possible In Parts Of DMV Region, Forecasters Caution Another storm may bring upwards of an inch of snow to parts of Maryland, Virginia, and DC on Sunday, according to forecasters. While the DMV region won't face the same perils that forced the NFL to postpone the Buffalo Bills playoff game in upstate New York, some parts of the area may see a wintry mix on Jan. 14 as they celebrate the holiday weekend. Temperatures began cooling down on Saturday, with a cold front heading in that could bring whipping winds, some snow showers, and other inclement weather, officials say. Behind a cold front, temperatures will cool off through the day. This …
Baltimore Ravens Fans Can Flock To Popeyes For Free Wings With Super Bowl Win Baltimore Ravens Fans Can Flock To Popeyes For Free Wings With Super Bowl Win
Baltimore Ravens Fans Can Flock To Popeyes For Free Wings With Super Bowl Win If the Baltimore Ravens keep riding their wave of success, fans of the Flock may have more to root for than just partying with the Lombardi on Super Bowl Sunday. Popeyes announced its new "Wings for Wings" special, where fans of select teams will have the opportunity to enjoy their win in the Big Game with a side of free chicken days later. Restaurants in cities where a football team that has wings in its name, logo, or on its mascot are eligible for a free six-piece chicken wing if they win it all, available on "Fat" Tuesday, Feb. 13, a nod to the eatery's New Orleans heritage (sorry,…
'Arctic Blast:' Snow, Ice To Threaten Northeast After Windy, Rainy Start To Weekend 'Arctic Blast:' Snow, Ice To Threaten Northeast After Windy, Rainy Start To Weekend
'Arctic Blast:' Snow, Ice To Threaten Northeast After Windy, Rainy Start To Weekend Forecasters are tracking two more storms in the coming days: One bringing heavy rain and wind, the other snow and ice to the Northeast. Thursday, Jan. 11 will be partly sunny with a high near 45 while Friday, Jan. 12 will be the same, before rain begins in the evening, the National Weather Service says.  The heaviest rain will fall at night and could result in major flooding adding to the damage for the mid-week storm. Quieter conditions are expected today before the next system arrives Friday afternoon into the weekend. Expect another... Posted by US National Weather Service Bal…
Tens Of Thousands In DMV Without Power With New Round Of Rain Approaching Tens Of Thousands In DMV Without Power With New Round Of Rain Approaching
Tens Of Thousands In DMV Without Power With New Round Of Rain Approaching Tens of thousands of residents throughout the DMV region are in the dark as whipping winds and heavy rains have knocked out power to some neighborhoods and businesses. With the worst of the storm yet to come, as of 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9 Baltimore Gas and Electric crews were still working to repair 720 active outages impacting 34,513 of the company's 1,348,380. A breakdown, by county, at 7:30 p.m.:  Baltimore: 12,513 customers affected; Anne Arundel: 7,390; Howard: 6,532; Prince George's: 2,762 Baltimore City: 2,537; Harford: 1,511; Carroll: 1,101; Calvert: 111; Montgomery: 27.…
Another Impactful Storm To Follow Snowy Weekend In Northeast: Forecasters Another Impactful Storm To Follow Snowy Weekend In Northeast: Forecasters
Another Impactful Storm To Follow Snowy Weekend In Northeast: Forecasters Forecasters are touting a massive storm expected to drop several inches of snow on the East Coast this weekend. But some weather maps show parts of the Northeast will get only rain, and no snow at all, noting a another impactful storm could be coming mid-week next week, AccuWeather reports. The storm coming Saturday, Jan. 6 will move northeast from the Gulf Coast toward the mid-Atlantic between 12 and 1 p.m., according to AccuWeather and the National Weather Service.  Our first chance for some accumulating and potentially impactful snowfall this season will occur for some this wee…
Post-Christmas Storm Ends 2023 With Days Of Rain, Possible Flooding Post-Christmas Storm Ends 2023 With Days Of Rain, Possible Flooding
Post-Christmas Storm Ends 2023 With Days Of Rain, Possible Flooding The chances of a white Christmas this year are looking slim, and the end of the year is looking wet. The holiday weekend will be mostly dry with mild temps before a post-Christmas storm moves in over the Northeast on Tuesday night, Dec. 26, according to AccuWeather. Once the rain starts, though, it's not expected to stop until the end of the week, according to AccuWeather.  More than five inches of rain fell in the first 20 days of December alone — 1.5 times the historical average, the weather outlet said. In Philadelphia, more than twice the average amount of rain fell: 6.22 inches, …
'Deja Vu:' Another Storm With Heavy Rain, Gusty Wind Takes Aim At East Coast 'Deja Vu:' Another Storm With Heavy Rain, Gusty Wind Takes Aim At East Coast
'Deja Vu:' Another Storm With Heavy Rain, Gusty Wind Takes Aim At East Coast Meteorologists are tracking another storm headed to the region early next week. This storm could look a lot like last weekend's storm, which brought several inches of rain, snow, and gusty winds to the region, AccuWeather says. "For millions, it will end up being a case of déjà vu," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Joe Lundberg said. "This next storm coming up the Eastern Seaboard will have similar characteristics to the one that slammed the mid-Atlantic and Northeast with heavy rain and wind just days ago." The rest of the week will be sunny with increasing temps, and dry. But come S…
Liz Magill, Scott Bok Resign From UPenn Positions Liz Magill, Scott Bok Resign From UPenn Positions
Liz Magill, Scott Bok Resign From UPenn Positions Moments after it was announced that University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill was resigning, Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Bok followed suit. Magill, whose testimony to Congress on antisemitism earlier this week sparked widespread outrage, resigned on Saturday, Dec. 9. Bok later announced his resignation, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Magill remains a faculty member at Penn Carey Law and will stay on as president until an interim president is appointment, UPenn Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Bok said in announcing the news Saturday evening. And Liz Magill has resig…
Weekend Storms Bring Rain, Fog To Region Weekend Storms Bring Rain, Fog To Region
Weekend Storms Bring Rain, Fog To Region A pair of storms are expected to bring rain to the Northeast and mid-Atlantic this weekend. Friday afternoon and evening Dec. 1 will be drizzly with temps in the high 40s, according to the National Weather Service. Clouds thicken this morning. Rains arrive later this afternoon. High temperatures will be near normal for December 1. ☔️ Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Friday, December 1, 2023 High temps today will be in the upper 40s to low 50s for most with rain already moving through the area. For this... Posted by US National Weather Service Ba…
Pre-Thanksgiving Storm To Cause 'Miserable' Travel Conditions: Here's The Latest Pre-Thanksgiving Storm To Cause 'Miserable' Travel Conditions: Here's The Latest
Pre-Thanksgiving Storm To Cause 'Miserable' Travel Conditions: Here's The Latest Forecasters are urging Thanksgiving travelers to allow for extra time in this year's trip due to a pre-Thanksgiving storm creeping in on the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Up to three inches of rain are expected to fall along areas up and down the East Coast, beginning anywhere between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, according to the National Weather Service.  Good evening! Overall, there hasn't been too much change with the forecast for the system still due to affect the area... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Monday, November 20, 2023 Temps will…
Rite Aid Is Selling These Maryland Leases After Filing For Bankruptcy Rite Aid Is Selling These Maryland Leases After Filing For Bankruptcy
Rite Aid Is Selling These Maryland Leases After Filing For Bankruptcy The leases of all six Rite Aid stores in Maryland that are closing amid the recent bankruptcy filing are being sold. A&G Real Estate Partners is acting as the real estate advisor for the pharmacy chain, which filed for bankruptcy on Oct. 15, and has plans to close 154 underperforming stores nationwide. The deadline for the following leases for in Maryland is Monday, Nov. 20: 5808 Ritchie Highway, Baltimore 5 Bel Air South Parkway, Bel Air 728 East Pulaski Highway, Elton 7501 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie The deadline for the following leases for in Pennsylvania is Wednesday, Dec. 20: …
Aw Rats: Baltimore Earns Dubious Distinction Among US Cities In Newly Released Ranking Aw Rats: Baltimore Earns Dubious Distinction Among US Cities In Newly Released Ranking
Aw Rats: Baltimore Earns Dubious Distinction Among US Cities In Newly Released Ranking The nation's capital is renowned for many things throughout the city. This is not one of them. Washington, DC once again landed in the top-five of "Orkin's Top 50 Rattiest City's List," which the pest control company puts out annually (and has been led by front-running Chicago for nine straight years).  Each year, Orkin's evaluates "the number of new rodent services showcasing the demand and also indicates the efforts that residents and businesses of the top cities have taken to treat rodent issues."  This year, DC landed fourth on the list, behind only Chicago, Los Angeles, and …
Rite Aid To Close Glen Burnie Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy Rite Aid To Close Glen Burnie Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy
Rite Aid To Close Glen Burnie Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy Rite Aid, the pharmacy giant that filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, Oct. 15, plans to close 154 underperforming stores nationwide, according to a new filing.  Some of those closures will be in Maryland. The stores closing are: 5 Bel Air South Parkway, Suite 1347 in Bel Air 728 East Pulaski Highway in Elkton 5624 Baltimore National Pike in Baltimore 5804 Ritchie Highway in Baltimore 7501 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie 7967 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard in Glen Burnie  Rite Aid announced earlier this week that declining sales and rising debt forced the company's hand in filing …
Two Inches Of Rain To Drench Northeast This Weekend: Here's Timing Two Inches Of Rain To Drench Northeast This Weekend: Here's Timing
Two Inches Of Rain To Drench Northeast This Weekend: Here's Timing The Northeast is in for another rainy weekend. While skies on Friday, Oct. 13 were sunny and temps were pleasant, Saturday, Oct. 14 was expected to come with rain for the Northeast: Nearly two inches of it, according to AccuWeather. New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia will get drenched, with rainfall expected to begin in the early afternoon, as reported by AccuWeather and the National Weather Service. 🌤️ Happy Friday the 13th! Nothing scary about today's forecast. Another pleasant and sunny day before clouds and rain... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mo…
6K+ Fentanyl Pills Seized, 38 Arrested— Including Maryland Drug Dealers, DA Says 6K+ Fentanyl Pills Seized, 38 Arrested— Including Maryland Drug Dealers, DA Says
6K+ Fentanyl Pills Seized, 38 Arrested— Including Maryland Drug Dealers, DA Says A two-year-long investigation has led to the arrest of 37 people from Pennsylvania and Maryland, the York County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday.  The York County Drug Task Force and the Hanover Borough Police Department began the investigation in Nov. 2021, following the arrest of Billy Austin Norris who was allegedly caught delivering cocaine.  The investigation uncovered a large network of illegal narcotics trafficking of Pennsylvanians and Maryland in southeast York County. The following people were caught in this investigation and charged as stated, per the…
Tropical Storm To Bring Drenching Downpours, Gusty Winds To East Coast (TIMING) Tropical Storm To Bring Drenching Downpours, Gusty Winds To East Coast (TIMING)
Tropical Storm To Bring Drenching Downpours, Gusty Winds To East Coast (Timing) We're in for a rainy one. A tropical storm expected to make landfall this weekend in North Carolina will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the East Coast. The storm, which is expected to make landfall in North Carolina Saturday, Sept. 23, is largely expected to hug the mid-Atlantic coast, but one scenario has it "hooking to the left and over eastern Virginia or the Delmarva Peninsula," AccuWeather says. Several outdoor events had already been canceled Friday morning, Sept. 22, in anticipation of torrential rain on Saturday and Sunday. Storm pathAccuWeather Strong gusty winds are…
MD Driver Rams Car Carrying Infant In Attempt To Hurt His Own Passenger On I-95: Police MD Driver Rams Car Carrying Infant In Attempt To Hurt His Own Passenger On I-95: Police
MD Driver Rams Car Carrying Infant In Attempt To Hurt His Own Passenger On I-95: Police A Maryland man is facing multiple charges after intentionally ramming another vehicle on Interstate 95 in Virginia and then fleeing the scene on foot over the weekend, authorities said. Marlon S. Bryan, 42, of Glenn Dale,  was heading south in a BMW SUV on the highway in Fredericksburg when he purposefully rear-ended a 2011 Cadillac SUV carrying a 62-year-old male of Philadelphia, PA, a 22-year-old woman, and a 2-month-old baby girl on Saturday, Sept. 16 around 11 a.m., Virginia State Police said. The impact caused the BMW to run off the left side roadway into the median, and …
Olivia Rodrigo's World Tour: Will Getting Tickets Be Repeat Of Eras Tour Chaos? Olivia Rodrigo's World Tour: Will Getting Tickets Be Repeat Of Eras Tour Chaos?
Olivia Rodrigo's World Tour: Will Getting Tickets Be Repeat Of Eras Tour Chaos? Are you still disappointed you didn't get tickets to The Eras Tour? Well it's about to be deja vu. Olivia Rodrigo announced her Guts tour on Wednesday, Sept. 13.  Rodrigo will be playing two shows at Madison Square Garden on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, in Philadelphia on Friday, July 19, and in Washington DC on July 20. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Olivia Rodrigo (@oliviarodrigo) And just like with Taylor Swift, fans must register at Ticketmaster in the hopes they get access to the sale. Ticketmaster claims this h…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region With a round of storms moving from west to east in interior portions of the region, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 across DC, MD, NJ, PA, and VA. Potentially dangerous straight-line wind gusts are the primary threat, with potentially damaging hail also possible, according to the National Weather Service. Localized heavy rainfall and lightning are also possible. The storms are expected to break the extreme heat, but could stick around until Tuesday, Sept. 12, AccuWeather says. Thunderstorms to break…
Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes
Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes An approaching cold front will ignite a round of thunderstorms, some of which may be severe. The time frame for scattered storm activity moving from the west to the east on Saturday, Aug. 12 is from about the middle of the afternoon through the evening when the chance will increase. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Damaging winds of 60 miles per hour or more and large hail of about 1-inch in diameter are the main threats, the National Weather Service said in a statement early Saturday morning.  Portions of northeast PA and northern NJ are now under an Enhanced Risk fo…
Nationals No Hit For First Time Since Moving From Montreal To DC In 2005 Nationals No Hit For First Time Since Moving From Montreal To DC In 2005
Nationals No Hit For First Time Since Moving From Montreal To DC In 2005 Wednesday night could be the exclamation point for a surging Philadelphia Phillies team that is hoping to ride another hot streak to a Wild Card spot in the playoffs. In just his second start with the team since being acquired last month, 31-year-old Michael Lorenzen made history on Aug. 9, becoming the first team to no-hit the Washington Nationals since they moved from Montreal to the District. At the trade deadline, the Phillies added Lorenzen for their playoff push, giving up infield prospect Hao You Lee to the Detroit Tigers for the first-time All-Star in late July. And he's making qu…