Baltimore Ranked Nationally For July 4th Fun In New Study: Where Charm City Sparkles, Fizzles Baltimore Ranked Nationally For July 4th Fun In New Study: Where Charm City Sparkles, Fizzles
Baltimore Ranked Nationally For July 4th Fun In New Study: Where Charm City Sparkles, Fizzles Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…
Freed Killer Sent Back To Prison For Threatening Witness In Drug Case: Frederick Officials Freed Killer Sent Back To Prison For Threatening Witness In Drug Case: Frederick Officials
Freed Killer Sent Back To Prison For Threatening Witness In Drug Case: Frederick Officials A convicted Maryland murderer who once received a life sentence is heading back to prison — this time for threatening a witness from behind bars after getting caught with drugs in Frederick County. Milton Jerome Stewart, 58, of Baltimore, was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Friday, June 27, for witness intimidation and obstruction of justice, officials said. Stewart had been found guilty of first-degree murder in Baltimore City in 2006 and was sentenced to life in prison. He was released in November 2021. Then, in March 2024, Stewart was arrested in Frederick County after deputies pulle…
Man Dies After Being Restrained By Police During Mental Health Crisis In Maryland: Officials Man Dies After Being Restrained By Police During Mental Health Crisis In Maryland: Officials
Man Dies After Being Restrained By Police During Mental Health Crisis In Maryland: Officials A Maryland man died after being restrained by police officers during a mental health crisis in Baltimore, according to state investigators. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is now reviewing the incident, which unfolded around 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at the intersection of West Franklin Street and North Franklintown Road, officials said. According to investigators, a man approached a Baltimore Police officer stopped at a traffic light in a marked cruiser. Investigators said the man appeared to be suffering from a mental healt…
Adam Sandler To Play MD Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour Adam Sandler To Play MD Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour
Adam Sandler To Play MD Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour The Sandman is stepping back into the spotlight. Funnyman Adam Sandler will hit the road this fall for a new North American comedy tour, titled “You’re My Best Friend.” The tour features stops in over 30 cities across the United States and Canada, including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Tickets are available at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. Here’s when and where you can catch him: Saturday, Sept. 13 – CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD Monday, Sept. 15 – Madison Square Garden in New York, NY Tuesday, Sept. 16 – MVP Arena in Albany, NY Friday, Sept. 1…
Maryland Father Of Four Dies Weeks Before Opening Dream Distillery: ‘Rest Your Amber Eyes’ Maryland Father Of Four Dies Weeks Before Opening Dream Distillery: ‘Rest Your Amber Eyes’
Maryland Father Of Four Dies Weeks Before Opening Dream Distillery: ‘Rest Your Amber Eyes’ A Maryland father of four and US Army veteran has died after spending more than three weeks in intensive care, devastating his family and community. Mike Minyoung Pyon, 52, died on Thursday, June 19, in Baltimore, 22 days after being hospitalized and placed in intensive care on May 28.  The loss stunned those closest to him—especially his wife Andrea, who had just celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary with him earlier that month. Pyon had been working full-time at Patient First while pouring everything into a dream he’d been building for four years: opening his own craft distillery, lo…
Derik Queen’s Bold Draft Suit Shouts Out Baltimore In Most Iconic Way Derik Queen’s Bold Draft Suit Shouts Out Baltimore In Most Iconic Way
Derik Queen’s Bold Draft Suit Shouts Out Baltimore In Most Iconic Way Maryland will be well-represented at the NBA Draft on Wednesday night, courtesy of UMD star Derik Queen. Villanova Assistant Coach Ricky Harris shared a video of Queen getting ready for the draft — and his jacket had a special shoutout to his hometown of Baltimore. The video can be viewed here on Harris' Instagram account. Dressed for success 👑 pic.twitter.com/bXTRm5xGqc — Maryland Men’s Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) June 25, 2025 In the video, Queen can be seen with a stylist before unveiling his very special Draft Day suit. In dramatic fashion, the camera zooms in on Queen's sui…
New Police Shooting Reported In Same Maryland City Days After Fatal Encounter (UPDATED) New Police Shooting Reported In Same Maryland City Days After Fatal Encounter (UPDATED)
New Police Shooting Reported In Same Maryland City Days After Fatal Encounter (Updated) For the second time in a week, officers in Baltimore were involved in a shooting, police confirm. Police were called to an incident in the 2700 block of Mosher Street at around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, where there was a reported shooting. Our Independent Investigations Division (IID) is on the scene of a police-involved shooting in the 2700 block of Mosher Street in the city of Baltimore. pic.twitter.com/zowkT1zSBr — Anthony G. Brown (@OAGMaryland) June 25, 2025 Bilal Yusuf-Muhammad Abdullah Jr., 36, of Baltimore, was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with police near …
Maryland 4-Year-Old Badly Burned In Accident Days Before Birthday: 'She Deserves To Heal' Maryland 4-Year-Old Badly Burned In Accident Days Before Birthday: 'She Deserves To Heal'
Maryland 4-Year-Old Badly Burned In Accident Days Before Birthday: 'She Deserves To Heal' A Maryland mother is asking for help after her young daughter suffered third-degree burns just days before her birthday. Amorah Greene, 4, of Baltimore, was seriously injured in a tragic accident that left her with third-degree burns on her face, back, and arm, according to her mother, Deleicea Greene. “She is currently undergoing intensive treatment and care,” Greene wrote in a GoFundMe set up to raise cash for her child. “While she is showing incredible strength, her recovery journey will be long, painful, and expensive.” Amorah’s birthday is Thursday, June 26. Greene launched the fundr…
Nate Bargatze Brings Arena-Sized Laughs To Baltimore This August Nate Bargatze Brings Arena-Sized Laughs To Baltimore This August
Nate Bargatze Brings Arena-Sized Laughs To Baltimore This August Nate Bargatze’s arena-sized comedy is hitting Baltimore this summer, and you don’t want to miss it. His Big Dumb Eyes World Tour lands at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore on Thursday,  Aug. 21 and Friday, Aug. 22,  bringing new material, pinpoint timing, and the kind of clean, clever comedy that fills stadiums. Tickets, available now at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats, are moving fast. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nate Bargatze (@natebargatze) Known for his deadpan delivery and family-friendly stories…
Heat Wave Slows Metro Trains As Rail Temps Hit 135 Degrees In DC, Maryland, Virginia Heat Wave Slows Metro Trains As Rail Temps Hit 135 Degrees In DC, Maryland, Virginia
Heat Wave Slows Metro Trains As Rail Temps Hit 135 Degrees In DC, Maryland, Virginia If you thought it was hot outside, try standing on a rail. The heat wave gripping Maryland is so intense that Metro trains were forced to slow down after rail temperatures hit 135 degrees, officials confirmed Tuesday, June 24. According to WMATA, extreme heat triggered speed restrictions across parts of the system. “Rail temperatures reached 135 degrees today, and we had to slow our train speeds,” Metro said in a post on X. “Hotter temperatures are expected throughout the rest of the week, so we thank you for your patience, as we work to keep you as safe as possible.” Rail temperatures…
Mother-In-Law Killed In Maryland Home, Son-In-Law Charged: Sheriff Mother-In-Law Killed In Maryland Home, Son-In-Law Charged: Sheriff
Mother-In-Law Killed In Maryland Home, Son-In-Law Charged: Sheriff A Maryland man is behind bars after his mother-in-law was found dead inside a Walkersville home over the weekend, authorities said. Pavel Obambe, 35, was arrested on Tuesday, June 24, and charged in the killing of Christine Liboula, 68, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies responded just after 10 a.m. Sunday, June 22, to a home in the 8400 block of Foresight Lane for a report of an unconscious person. When they arrived, deputies found Liboula dead inside the residence and immediately launched a death investigation. On Monday, June 23, the Office of the Chief Medical E…
Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know
Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know Oppressive heat across the Northeast is forcing Amtrak to slow down its trains. Amtrak sent out a warning to travelers about the heat-related restrictions on Tuesday, June 24. Many Northeast cities along the East Coast from Massachusetts to Virginia were forecasted to have high temperatures at or above 100 degrees. The slowdowns come amid the first heat wave of the year in New England and the mid-Atlantic. "Due to temperature-related speed restrictions from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, customers traveling in the Northeast may experience delays," Amtrak said. "Affected customers will be communicate…