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Second Teen Dies After Columbia Mall Shooting, Suspect Faces New Charges: Police
A second teen victim has died after a targeted shooting outside a Columbia grocery store, and the accused gunman now faces additional charges, authorities announced.
Blake McCray, 15, of Columbia, succumbed to his injuries after spending days in critical condition following the Feb. 22 double shooting near the Lidl in the 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, according to Howard County Police.
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The suspected shooter, Emmetson Zeah, 18, of Columbia, was already charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 16-year-old Michael Robert…
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010.
"The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
Grandparents Found Dead In Maryland Home Were Killed By Grandson: Police (Updated)
A domestic-related shooting in Columbia left two family members dead and the suspected gunman in custody, Howard County police said.
Officers responded to a home in the 6300 block of Red Haven Road shortly after 3 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, after reports of gunfire.
When they arrived, police found DiAngelo Smith, 33, sitting in a vehicle outside the residence with a gun, investigators said.
He was taken into custody without incident.
Inside the home, officers discovered his grandparents, Jack Dee Stokes, 78, and Barbara Strokes, 65, dead.
Police say that detectives believe that …
Maryland Florist On 'Love Is Blind' Paves Way For Other Black Women
Had Veronica Sallee seen other women of color working as florists, she would've started her business much sooner, she says.
The Maryland event florist, 52, opened her Laurel, MD flower shop, The Blooming Bohemian, three years ago after decades of working for other people.
Thankfully, she's been blessed, she said. Beyond blessed, having had a steady flow of business since the day she opened her doors, she said.
In Fall 2023, producers from Netflix's "Love Is Blind" contacted her and asked if she would do the floral arrangements for the Washington DC-based Season 7 weddings. …
