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Lifestyle
Taylor Swift In Baltimore: Pop Star To Support BF At Ravens, Chiefs Game?
In case you haven't heard, Taylor Swift is dating KC Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. And she's been supporting him at nearly every game... Which could only mean she'll be in Baltimore for next Sunday's Ravens-Chiefs game. The Chiefs are heading to M&T Bank Stadium with a spot in the Big Game on the line against the top-seeded Ravens. Swift's latest tour of NFL stadiums nearly came to an abrupt ending on Sunday night, when they eeked out a narrow 27-24 win over the Buffalo Bills after kicker Tyler Bass missed a 44-yard field goal attempt that would have tied things up with under t…
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'Armed, Dangerous' Fugitive Busted By FBI For Fatal Double Shooting In Washington County
After more than a month on the run, a man wanted for a fatal double shooting in Washington County has been apprehended by FBI agents in North Carolina, authorities announced. On Monday, the Hagerstown Police Department announced that Brian Christopher Francis, 41, was apprehended in Morrisville, NC without incident and brought back to Maryland, where he was wanted in connection to an apartment shooting over the summer. Also known as "Fox," or "Silk," Francis was charged in the District Court for Washington County in Maryland on 13 charges in August that include murder and attempted murder, …
Weather
Storm System Heads Toward Region: Another Rainy Weekend Ahead
Seems as though we can't go a single weekend without rain in the Northeast this fall. Another developing storm system is expected to arrive this Saturday, Oct. 14, according to the National Weather Service. "Several days of quiet weather are expected before a storm system arrives unfortunately in time for the weekend," the NWS' Mount Holly office said. "Mild temperatures are expected overall, though it will likely be cold enough for frost around the Shenandoah Valley tonight," the Baltimore/DC NWS office said. "The next chance of rain comes heading into this weekend." Tuesday, Oct.…
Weather
Smoke Relief Coming Next Week, Unhealthy Air Quality Here To Stay (Mostly) Until Then
Looks like the East Coast has a smoky few days in store. But fear not, relief is allegedly on the way. As of Thursday, June 8, levels in North Jersey were considered very unhealthy and in greater Philadelphia/the Lehigh Valley were considered hazardous. Levels in the Baltimore and Washington DC area were also considered very unhealthy as of Thursday morning. ALSO SEE: Here's How To Check Conditions In Your Area As Canadian Wildfires Burn Canadian wildfire smoke expends south Thursday and Friday.AccuWeather Smoke improvement forecast from AccuWeather.AccuWeather Areas around New Yor…
Obituaries
York Co. 911 Dispatcher, Baltimore Native Mom Of 4 Dies Suddenly
A 36-year-old mom with four children— who was a 911 operator in York County— has died suddenly, according to her family. Amanda "Nicole" (Paugh) Geyer, a Baltimore native living in Hanover passed away on Saturday, April 15th at her home, as detailed in her obituary. She is "fondly remembered as an exceptionally dedicated public servant, serving as a 911 dispatcher for York County. She was highly respected in her profession, receiving many awards for her service, including for giving calm, steady guidance during emergency child delivery, and even solving a kidnapping using her professiona…
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'Winter Isn't Canceled': Big Weather Change Ahead For Northeast, Forecasters Say
The unseasonably warm weather that the Northeast has been experiencing isn't here to stay. Or as Jersey Shore meteorologist Steve DiMartino put it: "Winter isn't canceled." The winter warmup isn't unusual, DiMartino said, noting weather typically swings from one extreme to the other. And a colder weather is on the horizon, according to AccuWeather. While temps have stayed mostly in the 50s since the frigid Christmas weekend, they're bound to take a dip back into the 40s for the second week of January, the outlet says. Hopefully you enjoyed the last day of the mild temperatures before…
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Murder Suspect Wanted In Baltimore: Police
Police are asking for the public's help locating a Maryland woman who is suspected of homicide, authorities say. Daquana J. Thompson, 25, is wanted in connection to a homicide that ocrred on September 22, 2022 in the 1000 block of Old Eastern Avenue, according to Baltimore police. Police are offering a reward up to $2,000 for information. Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587. Information may also be provided through the Baltimore County Police Department’s iWATCH program.
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Powerful New Storm System Headed To Region
The first projected snowfall totals have been released for a potent new storm headed to the Northeast later this week. In coastal areas along the I-95 corridor, mainly rain and possible sleet are expected from the system on track for Thursday, Dec. 15 into Friday, Dec. 16, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall predictions.National Weather Service One and three inches is likely the most that parts of North Jersey will get, while the Poconos and Central PA could see between four and six inches, AccuWeather.com says. The Baltimore/Washington DC/Northern Virginia region will …
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Black Business Month Grant Winner Uses Funds To Pay For Aspiring Dancers' College Applications
A professional dancer in D.C. who just received a $2,000 grant recognizing Black Business Month from GoFundMe is using their platform to raise money to help aspiring dancers pay for college applications. Nya Cunningham, founded the Black Frame Project to assist dancers in underserved areas in DC and Baltimore by providing access to videographers, photographers, and choreographers at no cost to assist with the college application process, according to GoFundMe. "The goal for the first year is to assist six high school seniors. The average cost for a dancer could range from $1,200 - $2,000 pe…
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Child Injured From Fall Out Of Second-Story Window While Mom Ran Errands In Maryland: Police
A 3-year-old boy is fighting for his life in Maryland after falling out of a two-story window in Northeast Baltimore on Wednesday night, police say. The child was found by officers on Wednesday, Oct. 12, in the 5100 block of Cedgate Road, where he reportedly fell, suffering head, neck, and back injuries, according to officials. It is alleged that the child’s mother left him at home with other children while she ran errands. The condition of the child was not immediately available on Thursday, Oct. 13. Child Protective Services has now been called in to investigate the incident, accordi…
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Man Convicted Of Killing His Girlfriend May Get Second Chance After New Evidence Is Revealed
A man who has maintained his innocence for decades after being convicted for killing his girlfriend may be getting a second chance after Baltimore prosecutors asked a judge to vacate his sentence, officials say. Adnan Syed, 42, was convicted of the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee over 20 years ago, with his case gaining notoriety again in 2014 after being featured on the popular podcast "Serial", which raised doubts about several key pieces of evidence that disrupt the integrity of the conviction, according to State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby. Lee was found strangled to death and buried in a park …
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Can You Overdose From Touching Fentanyl? Of Course Not, Authorities Say
Yet another post by someone claiming she suffered a fentanyl overdose simply by picking up a dollar bill has triggered a viral panic, and once again those who know better are left shaking their heads. “It's not possible to overdose on fentanyl by touching it,” said Dr. Andrew Stolbach, an emergency physician and medical toxicologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. “If it was absorbed well through the skin, people wouldn’t inject it and snort it in order to get high.” Higher doses and several hours of time are required for an actual user to overdose on the deadly synthetic opioid, Dr…
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