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Lifestyle
Unintended Powerball Ticket Lands Maryland Woman $1M Prize
It was a circuitous road, but a newly-minted Maryland millionaire isn't complaining after winning big on a golden Powerball ticket. A series of strange events led a Baltimore woman to a million dollar prize after picking up an unintended Powerball ticket while running errands in Timonium, Lottery officials say. The journey to a new tax bracket began early in March, when the big winner was heading to Timonium to do some shopping when a song on the radio reminded her of a friend's upcoming birthday, prompting her to stop at Royal Farms on York Road in Towson, where she spotted a Powerbal…
Business
These Maryland Hospitals Were Named Among The World's Best By New Report
Several Maryland hospitals have been named among the world's best in a new report by Newsweek. The outlet worked alongside Statista to compile a list that gives each hospital a score based on an online survey of more than 85,000 medical experts, as well as public data received from post-hospitalization patient surveys. Meanwhile, the score serves as an analysis of medical and quality metrics including hygiene, patient/doctor ratio, and a Statista survey on whether hospitals use Patient Reported Outcome Measures — standardized questionnaires that are filled out by patients to …
Business
Million Dollar Maryland Lottery Ticket Unclaimed After Being Sold At Area Liquor Store
Check your tickets! A newly minted millionaire in Maryland is hanging on to a "Mega Millions" ticket worth a seven-figure prize that was sold at a Prince George's County liquor store. The winning numbers for Tuesday night's drawing were: 03-05-06-44-61 with a Mega Ball of 25. The optional "Megaplier number" was X4. Officials said the ticket was sold at Pine Liquors on Oxon Hill Road in Fort Washington, which will receive a $2,500 bonus from Maryland Lottery for selling the winner. This marks the latest Maryland Lottery player to claim a million dollar prize in the past several weeks…
Sports
Maryland's Stacy Keibler Gets Call To WWE Hall Of Fame
She's got legs, and soon she will have a WWE Hall of Fame ring. Maryland native Stacy Keibler is set to return to the ring as she prepares to get inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame during Wrestlemania weekend on Friday night. The former Rosedale resident will be featured at the “Showcase of the Immortals” on Friday, March 31 alongside other high-profile former stars and superstars to kick off what is expected to be a stacked Wrestlemania card. Keibler, a Towson graduate, began her career with WCW as one of the famed “Nitro Girls” before becoming a prominent manager and talent. When Vince M…
Business
Raising Cane's Raises Expectations With Debut Maryland Restaurant
Raising Cane’s is ready for its closeup in Maryland. The popular chicken chain, which has locations across the country, opened its first Maryland restaurant on Thursday, Jan. 12 in Towson Row as the company continues expanding its foothold in the DMV region. Where are our Towson Caniacs at?! Our new Restaurant opens tomorrow on 4 W Towsontown Blvd. Ste 100! Can’t wait to see your ONE LOVE! pic.twitter.com/6M37JHCpW0 — Raising Cane's (@raisingcanes) January 11, 2023 Located on East Towsontown Boulevard in Towson, the 3,900-square-foot space will provide diners with both take-out and din…
Lifestyle
Baltimore Nurse Revealed As Contestant On 'The Bachelor'
A Baltimore nurse will be competing for love on the next season of ABC's "The Bachelor." Genevie Mayo is among the 32 women featured on the upcoming season with Zach Shallcross as The Bachelor, the network announced Wednesday, Jan. 4 While 26-year-old Mayo does not have a known Instagram account, Reality Steve says she is a NICU nurse and Towson grad. Shallcross, a 26-year-old tech executive from California, was featured on the 19th season of "The Bachelorette." He quit in the eighth week but is back for more fun. Hopefully this time he'll stick around. The Bachelor premiers on Jan. 23, o…
Police & Fire
Armed, Dangerous Ex-BF Leaves Ex-GF Critical In Harford Shooting
A 42-year-old Towson man is being sought by police after they say he shot his ex-girlfriend on Tuesday, Dec. 20 in Edgewood. Jamar Wise shot the 46-year-old victim in her upper body around 5:10 p.m. on the 2800 block of Majesty Lane, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies began life-saving efforts until EMS arrived and took the victim to a local trauma center with life threatening injuries. Police said only that the shooting was domestic in nature and that Wise and the victim had previously been in a relationship. Wise is believed to be driving a dark colored minivan and could …
News
Maryland Daycare Owner Admits To Shooting Husband Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse: Reports
A Baltimore County woman has pleaded guilty after being charged in the July shooting of her husband that occurred after he allegedly sexually abused children at the daycare she ran, according to multiple reports. Shanteari Weems, 50, reportedly shot her husband, James Weems, 57, on July 21 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C., after she confronted him about the allegations, as previously reported by Daily Voice. James Weems, a former Baltimore City police officer, reportedly assaulted at least three children at Lil ids Kastle Development Center, the daycare ran by his wife in …
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Helicopter Pilot From Maryland Remembered For 'Humility, Love Of Flying'
Support has poured in for the family of ENG Pilot Chip Tayag, a Maryland native who was killed in a helicopter crash that could have cost even more lives if not for his heroics. Tayag, a Maryland resident living in Timonium, who worked for the Total Traffic & Weather Network, was killed along with WBTV meteorologist Jason Myers after crashing in the Charlotte area on Tuesday, Nov. 22 in North Carolina. According to officials, Tayag is being hailed as a hero after he “made diversionary moves away from (I-77, the site of the crash) to save lives. "Because of his heroic acts, there were n…
Schools
Schools In Baltimore Placed Into Lockdown As County Police Investigate Shooting
Several schools in Baltimore were placed on lockdown on Friday morning as county police investigated a reported shooting that left one hospitalized. Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department responded to a shooting in the 1700 block of Glen Keith Boulevard at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, according to a spokesperson for the agency. Officials said that a man was transported to the hospital during the investigation, though his condition was not immediately available on Friday afternoon. The shooting incident led to a lockdown of "a number of schools in the east Towso…
News
Missing Central Pennsylvania Woman With Ties To Maryland Found Safe: Police
UPDATE: Janis Rainer, 59, of Spring Garden Township, has been found safe, according to an updated release by Pennsylvania state police. No additional information was released. ORIGINAL: A 59-year-old woman from central Pennsylvania is missing and might be in danger, police say. Janis Rainer was last at her home in Spring Garden Township on Monday, Oct. 17, according to area police. She is likely operating a silver 2019 Kia Rio Sedan, bearing PA registration LFG-8299, and does not have her cellphone with her. She is described as a White woman who is approxima…
News
Alert Issued For Missing 90-Year-Old Maryland Man
Seen him? An alert has been issued by the Baltimore County Police Department as they attempt to locate a critically missing 90-year-old man. Francis Fairbank was last seen in the Towson area wearing a blue and white checkered shirt, green pants, and brown shoes, according to an alert issued by the agency on Thursday, Sept. 8. Fairbank was described as being 5-foot-9 weighing an estimated 170 pounds. He may be driving a 2021 White Kia Sorento with a Maryland tag of 8EH1731. He also reportedly may go by the name “Marty.” Anyone with information regarding Fairbank or his whereabouts has b…
Obituaries
Teen With 'Kind And Bright Soul Who Lit Up A Room' Remembered After Maryland Drowning
A community is remembering the "kind and bright soul" who lost his life in a tragic drowning accident in Towson last weekend, according to a GoFundMe made to support the teen's family. Jayden Isaiah Mejia, 15, drowned around 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17 at a pool in the 8700 block of Mylander Lane, according to Baltimore Police. In the wake of his unexpected death, a community has come together to support his family to help pay for funeral expenses, according to a GoFundMe launched by Pauline Santos. "Jayden was a warm, kind and bright soul who lit up the room with his vibrant energy and m…
Police & Fire
Girl, 8, Dies After Being Found In Baltimore Basement With Gunshot Wound To Chest
An 8-year-old girl who was found in the basement of a Towson home in Baltimore County with critical injuries died after being shot, authorities announced. Officers from the Baltimore County Towson Precinct responded to the 6300 block of Sherwood Road shortly before 9: 30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers found an 8-year-old shooting victim in the basement of the home. She was rushed to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation, where she was later pronounced dead, police said. According to a report, the child was playing with a hand…
Business
Popular Taco, Tequila Spot Banditos Opening 3 Virginia, Maryland Locations
Taco and tequila fans are in for a treat as a new taco restaurant begins a soft opening in Towson. Banditos Tacos and Tequila, with established locations in Federal Hill and White Marsh, will be open at their new Towson location Tuesday, June 28, as first reported by WMAR2News. The expansion does not stop there, as the popular restaurant is also setting up new locations for Fairfax and Columbia, according to their website. Inspired by Mexican street food, Banditos boasts handcrafted cocktails using tequilas and mezcal. "So, come early and stay late," its website says. "'Cause hey, a littl…
News
IDs Released Of Officers, Gunman Involved In Deadly Towson Shooting
The Baltimore County officers and a gunman involved in a Towson shootout over the weekend have been identified, authorities say. Officer S. Johnson, Officer C. Klapha, and Officer R. Fitzgerald were the officials involved in the shooting of Joseph Robert Henry Thompson, 66, who was killed, according to the Maryland Attorney General's Office. Thompson was shot by officers after firing his gun at them outside of an apartment on the 500 block of Virginia Avenue shortly before 9 p.m., Saturday, June 4. During the gunfire exchange, one officer was shot resulting in non-life-threatening injuries…
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