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Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Maryland Chose In Presidential Race Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Maryland Chose In Presidential Race
Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Maryland Chose In Presidential Race For the second straight presidential election, Maryland voters leaned toward the Democratic candidate, though this time President-elect Donald Trump came out on top.  On Tuesday, Vice President Kama Harris and Gov. Tim Walz received 59.74 percent (1,485,253 total votes) of the vote versus 37.02 percent (920,393 votes) for Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance in Maryland, according to the Board of Elections. Four years ago, the numbers were similar, with President Joe Biden and Harris garnering 65.4 percent (1,985,023 votes) over Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence's 32.2 perc…
Maryland May See 'Historic Number' Of Early Voters, Election Official Says Maryland May See 'Historic Number' Of Early Voters, Election Official Says
Maryland May See 'Historic Number' Of Early Voters, Election Official Says Maryland's 97 polling stations have been busy in the opening days of early voting as the election rapidly approaches.  A record number of voters have come out in the opening days of early voting, easily outpacing the numbers from previous years, according to officials. On the first day, there were a total of more than 154,000 voters, with approximately another 140,000 casting their vote on day two,  Jared DeMarinis, the State Administrator of Elections said that on the first day alone, there were more voters than the entire early voting period for the 2024 primary. The day one n…
Early Voting Begins Across Maryland Before Election Day: Here's What You Need To Know Early Voting Begins Across Maryland Before Election Day: Here's What You Need To Know
Early Voting Begins Across Maryland Before Election Day: Here's What You Need To Know Voters flocked to the ballot box on Thursday in Maryland as early voting began in advance of one of the more politically polarizing presidential elections in recent memory. With Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 5) fast approaching, polling stations opened up statewide, with thousands setting out to cast their vote, joining states around the country. Maryland, in-person early voting starts TODAY and runs through October 31st.By voting, you have the power to make your voice heard and decide the future of our state and country. I hope you'll join me in voting for Kamala Harris for President, Ang…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region With temperatures approaching and topping 100 degrees in some parts of the DMV, forecasters are cautioning that excessive heat could be making way for severe storms. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service as storms bringing possible hail and 70 mph wind gusts could make their way through the region on Tuesday night. Another dangerously hot and humid day ahead. Additionally, scattered thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon through this evening. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds and large hail as the two main threats. pic.twitter.co…
Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region
Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region Some severe storms could be heading toward the DMV region overnight, as the National Weather service issuing alerts or the area. Forecasters are cautioning that there "is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms," that might bring large hail, and damaging winds with gusts approaching 70mph, officials say. ⚠️A slow moving cold front will drift southward through the area today. There is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms, especially from I-66/U.S. 50 and points southward⛈️Large hail & damaging winds are possible in such storms. Today's highs will be in the upper 70s/low 80s. pi…
Taking Wife's Advice Pays $100K For Maryland Lottery Player Taking Wife's Advice Pays $100K For Maryland Lottery Player
Taking Wife's Advice Pays $100K For Maryland Lottery Player An Anne Arundel man took his wise wife’s advice — and it led to a FAST PLAY ticket worth a whopping $100,000, lottery officials say. The man’s wife, who works overseas, told her husband during their daily talk about a dream she’d had the night before. “She told me that she’d seen us winning a lot of money and that it was from the lottery,” the man told officials. Asked to go pick up a ticket, he eagerly complied with his wife’s request and grabbed one at 7-Eleven at 8930 Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena — but his selection took a bit of thought. “It wasn’t a Powerball or Meg…
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.…
Seatbeltless Fugitive With 12 Open Warrants Busted During Traffic Stop In Maryland: MDTA Seatbeltless Fugitive With 12 Open Warrants Busted During Traffic Stop In Maryland: MDTA
Seatbeltless Fugitive With 12 Open Warrants Busted During Traffic Stop In Maryland: Mdta An expired registration and lack of seatbelt led to the arrest of a man wanted on a dozen open warrants in Maryland, police say. Anne Arundel resident David H. Taylor, 27, tried to pull a fast one on Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police officers, giving a fake ID during a traffic stop this week as he attempted to avoid being detected. According to police, at around 6 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, an officer stopped a Ford Windstar in the southbound lanes of I-95 near Caton Avenue in Baltimore for a registration violation. During the subsequent stop, the officer attempted to ident…
Additional Victims Sought After Sexual Assault Suspect Who Abused Child Arrested In Baltimore Additional Victims Sought After Sexual Assault Suspect Who Abused Child Arrested In Baltimore
Additional Victims Sought After Sexual Assault Suspect Who Abused Child Arrested In Baltimore Police in Baltimore are fearful that there may be additional victims after they picked up an Anne Arundel man who was wanted for the sexual assault of a child. On Wednesday, Dec. 6, the Baltimore Police Department announced that they have arrested Jimmy Brown, 38, for the alleged abuse of his underage victim. Brown, who is known to frequent the Brooklyn Homes Community in Baltimore is possibly responsible for the sexual assault of additional victims, according to police. The investigation into Brown is ongoing. Anyone who may have been victimized by Brown or who has information regar…
Hundreds Without Power On Saturday Afternoon After Storms Rocked Maryland Hundreds Without Power On Saturday Afternoon After Storms Rocked Maryland
Hundreds Without Power On Saturday Afternoon After Storms Rocked Maryland More than 1,500 are still reporting outages in Maryland after storms swept through the region and wreaked havoc overnight. As of 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, Baltimore Gas and Electric were still working to repair 150 active outages that were impacting 1,561 of the company's 1,341,812 customers. The Baltimore Gas and Electric Outage Map on Saturday afternoon.Baltimore Gas and Electric Outages still being reported, by county, according to BGE:  Anne Arundel: 624 customers affected; Baltimore: 399; Harford: 372; Baltimore City: 98; Carroll: 31; Howard: 31; Prince George's: Fewer than f…
Flood Watches Issued As New Round Of Storms Set To Hit DMV Region Flood Watches Issued As New Round Of Storms Set To Hit DMV Region
Flood Watches Issued As New Round Of Storms Set To Hit DMV Region The DMV Region may be in for another round of rough weather on Tuesday afternoon. Forecasters say that there is a "Level 2" risk of severe weather on Tuesday, Aug. 15, which could bring isolated tornadoes, large hail, and potentially damaging winds, and flooding throughout the area.  The bulk of the bad weather is expected along the I-95 corridor and east, toward parts of Maryland, according to the National Weather Service. Most of the I-95 corridor has been upgraded to a Slight Risk for Severe Weather from the Storm Prediction Center for thunderstorms that are expected to move through…
Thousands In Maryland Still Without Power Three Days After Storms Thousands In Maryland Still Without Power Three Days After Storms
Thousands In Maryland Still Without Power Three Days After Storms “Complex and intricate damage” that requires extensive repairs have left thousands without power three days after Monday’s severe thunderstorms. Baltimore Gas and Electric - along with assistance crews - have been working around the clock making repairs, though there are still 665 active outages impacting 6,467 customers as of 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10. The BGE Outage Map at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10.BGE A breakdown of customers still without power, by county, according to BGE: Carroll: 2,805 Baltimore: 1,373 Baltimore City: 729 Harford: 701 Howard: 76 Anne Arundel: 70 Calve…
More Than 15,000 Still Without Power Following Damaging Storms In Maryland More Than 15,000 Still Without Power Following Damaging Storms In Maryland
More Than 15,000 Still Without Power Following Damaging Storms In Maryland Thousands in Maryland remain in the dark days after severe storms left extensive damage and flooding in parts of the state. As of 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug 9, Baltimore Gas and Electric was still working to repair 1,034 active outages that were impacting 15,067 of the company's 1,340,384 Maryland customers. The summer storm on August 7 left significant damage to our service area, with the largest damage occurring in Westminster, including downed poles, trees and heavily impacted infrastructure. pic.twitter.com/Gy19FZc99h — BGE (@MyBGE) August 9, 2023 Crews have worked around the clo…
Thousands Without Power After Thunderstorms Rolled Through DMV Region Thousands Without Power After Thunderstorms Rolled Through DMV Region
Thousands Without Power After Thunderstorms Rolled Through DMV Region Crews throughout the region have been working around the clock to make repairs after thunderstorms rocked the region overnight. Tree limbs were sent flying, and power lines felled in DC, Maryland, and Virginia on Saturday night, as storms brought wind gusts approaching 70 mph that left some local residents in the dark. As of 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, PEPCO was reporting 664 active outages that were impacting 16,284 of their 893,387 customers in the county. (1/2) Crews are continuing to assess the significant damage caused by this evening’s storms and are making repairs safely and …
Bank Robbers Flee From Wells Fargo On Moped Before Being Tracked Down In Baltimore Bank Robbers Flee From Wells Fargo On Moped Before Being Tracked Down In Baltimore
Bank Robbers Flee From Wells Fargo On Moped Before Being Tracked Down In Baltimore Two men are in custody following an Anne Arundel bank robbery and brief barricade situation that played out in Baltimore, according to authorities. Frank Edward Williams, 35, and Bernard Albert Turner, 44, both of Baltimore, are locked up following a reported incident at the Wells Fargo on Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie early on Saturday afternoon. Robbery at the Wells Fargo, 6708 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie. Both suspects are in custody. Expect increased police presence. pic.twitter.com/MOQCfv5TyN — Anne Arundel County Police Department (@AACOPD) July 15, 2023 Officers from the An…
Ryan Seacrest To Replace Maryland's Pat Sajak As New Host On Wheel Of Fortune Ryan Seacrest To Replace Maryland's Pat Sajak As New Host On Wheel Of Fortune
Ryan Seacrest To Replace Maryland's Pat Sajak As New Host On Wheel Of Fortune Sajak out, Seacrest in. Hollywood has spoken, and it will be Ryan Seacrest taking over as host for Maryland native Pat Sajak when he retires from his role at the head of Wheel of Fortune at the end of the year. Earlier this month, the 76-year-old Anne Arundel native announced that he would be stepping away from the show after more than four decades at the helm of the show, making him the Guinness World Record hold for having the longest career as a game show host. In mid-June, Sajak announced that the 41st season, which begins in September, would be his last alongside longtime sidekick Va…
Suspect Drives Through Yard, Crashes In Attempt To Flee From Officers In Maryland, Police Say Suspect Drives Through Yard, Crashes In Attempt To Flee From Officers In Maryland, Police Say
Suspect Drives Through Yard, Crashes In Attempt To Flee From Officers In Maryland, Police Say Two suspects were taken into custody during an early morning bust after they took extreme measures in an attempt to flee from police in a stolen vehicle in Maryland, according to police. Bel Air resident Steven Dawson, 20, and 18-year-old Wesley Oxendine, Jr., of Middle River, were both arrested after officers in Anne Arundel were called to investigate reports of men tampering with a vehicle in Brooklyn. The incident began at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19 in the 200 block of Zeppelin Avenue. When the first officer arrived, one of the suspects immediately fled on foot and wa…
Dognappers Wanted In Maryland For Armed Anne Arundel Apartment Robbery: Police Dognappers Wanted In Maryland For Armed Anne Arundel Apartment Robbery: Police
Dognappers Wanted In Maryland For Armed Anne Arundel Apartment Robbery: Police A group of dognappers is at large in Maryland after stealing three animals during a sale gone wrong, police in Anne Arundel say. At approximately 9 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, officers from the Anne Arundel Police Department responded to a reported robbery that had just taken place in the 200 block of Etter Drive in Laurel. According to the victims, they met three suspects to sell a dog in the parking lot of an apartment complex at Jill Lane and Ertter Drive. When they arrived, two of the suspects allegedly brandished handguns and forced the victims to the exterior entrance of their basement …
This Will Be Maryland's Newest Area Code When 240 And 301 Phone Numbers Run Out This Will Be Maryland's Newest Area Code When 240 And 301 Phone Numbers Run Out
This Will Be Maryland's Newest Area Code When 240 And 301 Phone Numbers Run Out Maryland residents may soon have a new area code to dial up if they want to make local calls. Officials in Maryland announced that the “227" area code could soon join the traditional “240” and “301" numbers, which are expected to run out sometime in the coming year. Once those numbers run out, all new businesses and residents will begin getting assigned the “227" area code. Anyone with a current "240" or “301” area code will not be impacted by the change. Counties impacted include: Allegany; Anne Arundel; Charles; Frederick; Garrett; Howard; Montgomery; Prince George’s; St. Mary’s; Was…
Boy Calls 9-1-1 On Dad Who Tried Strangling Mom, Was Later Killed By Police In Maryland: Report Boy Calls 9-1-1 On Dad Who Tried Strangling Mom, Was Later Killed By Police In Maryland: Report
Boy Calls 9-1-1 On Dad Who Tried Strangling Mom, Was Later Killed By Police In Maryland: Report An Anne Arundel boy called 9-1-1 on his gun-wielding dad who tried strangling his mom, and was then killed by police overnight, CBS News reports. Officers were called to a Sands Road home in Harwood, by a woman saying her husband tried to strangle her and she was able to escape to a neighbor's house around 2 a.m., the outlet said citing police. A second 9-1-1 was placed by the boy saying his dad had a gun and was in the woods behind the home, and then gunfire rang out, the outlet said. When police arrived, they told the man who drop his weapon, but he refused, and pointed it toward the off…
COVID-19: This Maryland County School District Reinstated Mask Policy Before Start Of The Year COVID-19: This Maryland County School District Reinstated Mask Policy Before Start Of The Year
Covid-19: This Maryland County School District Reinstated Mask Policy Before Start Of The Year Students and staff members preparing to return to the classroom in Prince George's County will be required to mask up as the district contends with the latest wave of new COVID-19 cases. District officials announced on Friday, Aug. 12 that they are updating the mask requirements in all schools and facilities “until further notice,” beginning as of Monday, Aug. 15 following a recommendation from the Prince George’s County Health Department. Students in Prince George's County are scheduled to return to class beginning on Monday, Aug. 29. 
“When responding to public health threats such as COV…
Thousands In Maryland Without Power Days After Severe Storms Thousands In Maryland Without Power Days After Severe Storms
Thousands In Maryland Without Power Days After Severe Storms Nearly 7,000 Maryland customers are still in the dark days after storms rolled through the region, sending power lines flying and downing trees across the state. Baltimore Gas and Electric crews have been working for nearly two days to make repairs and restore power to more than 50,000 customers, though as of 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, the utility company was still reporting 700 outages that were impacting 6,922 of its 1,323,704 Maryland customers. This storm was another reminder of how smaller storms can turn into severe and damaging weather events. We continue to stand ready to a…
Anne Arundel Woman Airlifted To Hospital After Being Stabbed By Florida Sailfish: Reports Anne Arundel Woman Airlifted To Hospital After Being Stabbed By Florida Sailfish: Reports
Anne Arundel Woman Airlifted To Hospital After Being Stabbed By Florida Sailfish: Reports A 73-year-old Anne Arundel woman received the shock of her life when a sailfish impaled her in the groin during a fishing trip, according to multiple reports. Her companions applied pressure to the wound after the Arnold woman was stabbed by the pointed bill of the 100-pound fish as it was being reeled in off the shore of Stuart, Florida, officials said. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of the unexpected injury. Her condition was not available on Monday, July 25. 
Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study
Biggest Loser: Every Maryland County Reported Weight Gain In Past Decade: New Study Maryland residents have been packing on the pounds in the past decade, but some counties have gained more weight than others, according to a newly released study. In the past 10 years, each of Maryland’s counties has seen levels of obesity rise, though the numbers vary, depending on the locations in the state. From Dorchester and Howard counties (1 percent more obese) to Charles County (11 percent more obese), here’s how Maryland has fared, according to a new study from Infographic, by county: Dorchester 2012 obesity level: 36 percent; 2022 obesity level: 37 percent; Change: 1 percen…
Police Look For Answers In Road-Rage Shooting That Killed Father Of Six In Maryland Police Look For Answers In Road-Rage Shooting That Killed Father Of Six In Maryland
Police Look For Answers In Road-Rage Shooting That Killed Father Of Six In Maryland Months later, police authorities in Maryland are still seeking answers as they continue investigating a fatal road-rage incident on I-95 in Howard County that left a father of six dead. Anne Arundel resident Charlie Marks IV, 42, of Pasadena, was located by Maryland State Police troopers on Sunday, Jan. 30 on I-95 near the Maryland 100 intersection in Eldridge, where he had suffered an apparent gunshot wound, authorities said. The investigation determined that Marks entered I-95 northbound from Maryland Route 32 and was traveling to his Pasadena home, at which point witnesses said he got in…
Mobile Doughnut Joint Blondie's Opens Brick And Mortar Baltimore Store Mobile Doughnut Joint Blondie's Opens Brick And Mortar Baltimore Store
Mobile Doughnut Joint Blondie's Opens Brick And Mortar Baltimore Store A popular doughnut business will open its first brick and mortar storefront this summer in Edgewater, reports Baltimore Magazine. Blondie's Doughnuts owner Michelle Diggs hopes the 8 Mayo Road location will allow the business to flex signature recipes, she tells the magazine. Blondie's touts itself as a mobile bakery that specializes in brioche-style doughnuts. A food trailer affectionately dubbed Sassafras goes stops in locations across Maryland each week.  Door-to-door delivery is offered in Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Calvert County, Di…
COVID-19: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These Maryland Counties COVID-19: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These Maryland Counties
Covid-19: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These Maryland Counties Mask mandates in Maryland are being eased by federal health officials as the state recovers from the surge of new infections in early spring. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, leaving some parts of the state still encouraged to continue masking up indoors. With the state's seven-day average COVID-19 positivity rate above 10 percent, with 42 virus-related deaths in the past week, some counties in Maryland are being encouraged to continue weari…
Heroin, Crack Cocaine Seized In Anne Arundel Traffic Stop: Police Heroin, Crack Cocaine Seized In Anne Arundel Traffic Stop: Police
Heroin, Crack Cocaine Seized In Anne Arundel Traffic Stop: Police A routine traffic stop in Anne Arundel for an equipment violation revealed large quantities of several illegal drugs, authorities say. Morgan Powell, 26, and Garry Morris, 20, were arrested after the smell of marijuana wafting from the vehicle prompted a search during the stop on Belle Grove Road and 10th Avenue, around 1 a.m., Thursday, June 9, Anne Arundel Police say. Officers discovered 5 grams of suspected heroin, 30 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 2 grams of suspected Oxycodone, and $963 in cash.  Both the driver and passenger were charged accordingly. 
Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Maryland Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Maryland
Pain At The Pump: Gas Prices Spike To New Record High In Maryland Memorial Day travel and rising oil costs have caused the price of gas in Maryland to rise to record levels with no relief in sight for motorists. On Tuesday, June 7, the cost of gas per gallon rose to an average of $4.94 statewide, the highest recorded price since AAA began tracking such figures, according to the organization. The price is up nine cents overnight, 35 cents from a week ago, and 56 cents from a month ago as the demand for fuel has risen while tensions overseas have limited the available supply.  On June 7, 2021, motorists were paying an average of $3.02 per gallon. “People…