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These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure
These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure Dozens of Party City locations in the DMV region are among the hundreds set to be closed as the company announced it is going out of business. Both Maryland and Virginia were hit hard by the reported closure, which will impact approximately 800 stores across the country. Party City was founded in 1986 and is the largest retailer of party goods in North America. In Maryland, there are 19 stores among those set to be shut down in these locations, according to the company's website:  Annapolis; Baltimore; Bel Air; Catonsville; Cockeysville; Columbia; Forestville; Frederick; Gaithersb…
Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Montgomery County Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Montgomery County
Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Montgomery County Progress is rolling right along in Montgomery County as Wegmans prepares to open its ninth Maryland location next year.  Applications are now being accepted for the new Rockville store, which is slated to open in late summer 2025 near Rockville Pike and Halpine Road in the Twinbrook Quarter neighborhood. The 80,000-square-foot grocery store is expected to bring upwards of 500 full- and part-time jobs to the community and will be part of the new Twinbrook Quarter development.  For those worried about parking in the area, fear not—Wegmans officials confirmed the location will inclu…
Wawa Jackpot: Maryland Store Serves Up Winning $1M Mega Millions Prize Wawa Jackpot: Maryland Store Serves Up Winning $1M Mega Millions Prize
Wawa Jackpot: Maryland Store Serves Up Winning $1M Mega Millions Prize Someone in Maryland just went from coffee runs to cash runs after buying a $1 million Mega Millions ticket at a local Wawa, Lottery officials announced. The lucky ticket was sold in Harford County at Wawa on Belair Road in Bel Air, making the retailer $2,500 richer with a Lottery bonus, and putting the winner in a new tax bracket.  The Tuesday, Dec. 10 drawing numbers—12-14-26-48-52, and Mega Ball 21—didn’t deliver the $670 million jackpot, but they certainly delivered joy to one Marylander who can come claim a seven-figure prize. This marks the second $1 million Mega Millions winner …
Maryland Felon Convicted After Accidentally Shooting Himself, Lying To Deputies: Prosecutors Maryland Felon Convicted After Accidentally Shooting Himself, Lying To Deputies: Prosecutors
Maryland Felon Convicted After Accidentally Shooting Himself, Lying To Deputies: Prosecutors A Harford County man who accidentally shot himself and fabricated a story to police about being targeted by a mysterious gunman has been convicted on multiple firearms charges. John Thomas Preston Jr., of Bel Air, was found guilty Thursday, Dec. 5, of being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a rifle or shotgun, making false statements to police, and several related charges, according to Harford County State’s Attorney Alison Healey. The three-day trial revealed that on Jan. 10, 2023, deputies responded to Preston's residence following reports of a shooting.  Preston cla…
Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal
Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal A rogue driver tried to escape after crashing a van into a Harford County home, but was ultimately apprehended after causing a gas-fed house fire on Wednesday night. First responders from the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and other surrounding agencies were called at around 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 6 to a home on Woodhome Drive when a neighbor called 911 to report a vehicle that struck the home. 11/6/2024 - 2015hrs Dwelling Fire from a 1050 (ensuing natural gas-fed fire) At 2015hrs, Bel Air VFC, along with... Posted by The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company on Thursday, November 7, 2024 Ac…
Sheriff IDs Gunman, Victim Rushed To Hospital Following Shooting Near Maryland Business Sheriff IDs Gunman, Victim Rushed To Hospital Following Shooting Near Maryland Business
Sheriff IDs Gunman, Victim Rushed To Hospital Following Shooting Near Maryland Business One person was hospitalized overnight, and a suspect is in custody following a shooting outside a Harford County business late on Monday afternoon. Aberdeen resident resident Justin Matthew Schlotterbeck, 41, has been identified as the alleged gunman who left Bel Air 27-year-old Bel Air native Eric Chi Fonong Igwacho with serious injuries in Abingdon. According to the Harford County Sheriff's Office, shortly after 4 p.m. on Nov. 4, deputies were called to the 3500 block of Woodsdale Road, where they found Igwacho suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower body. 3500 block of W…
Kamala Harris Says Rachel Morin's Death Was Preventable, Family Feels 'Betrayed' (WATCH) Kamala Harris Says Rachel Morin's Death Was Preventable, Family Feels 'Betrayed' (WATCH)
Kamala Harris Says Rachel Morin's Death Was Preventable, Family Feels 'Betrayed' (Watch) The family of Rachel Morin is speaking out after Vice President Kamala Harris admitted that her murder could have been prevented if the border was secured when pressed during an interview on Fox News. The topic came up during a discussion with Bret Baier about illegal immigration. Baier tells Harris that Rachel Morin was among the young women "brutally attacked and killed" by some of the men who were released at the beginning of the admin "well before a negotiated bipartisan bill." Among those men, allegedly, was Victor Martinez-Hernandez, 23, who was arrested in Oklahoma and char…
Elementary School Music Teacher In Maryland Charged With Child Porn Offenses: Sheriff Elementary School Music Teacher In Maryland Charged With Child Porn Offenses: Sheriff
Elementary School Music Teacher In Maryland Charged With Child Porn Offenses: Sheriff An elementary school teacher in Maryland is facing nearly a dozen charges related to the possession and distribution of child porn, officials say. Bel Air resident Dominic J. Lafrancesca, 27, was arrested by members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office, authorities announced on Tuesday morning after he was charged with 11 counts related to the possession and distribution of child pornography. According to investigators, earlier this year, detectives with the Harford County Child Advocacy Center received information regarding suspicious Internet activity, specifically the downloading …
Motorcycle Crash Sends Biker Down 25-Foot Embankment In Maryland Motorcycle Crash Sends Biker Down 25-Foot Embankment In Maryland
Motorcycle Crash Sends Biker Down 25-Foot Embankment In Maryland The hits keep coming for residents in Harford County. In the wake of the home explosion that claimed the lives of two in Bel Air, first responders were called on Tuesday morning to investigate a reported motorcycle crash that send a biker down an embankment. According to the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company, at around 10:50 a.m. on Aug. 13, first responders were called to investigate reports of a crash that ended with a motorcyclist down 25 feet in a ravine, prompting an extensive rescue effort. Training paid off for crews who were able to use a rigging system and ladders to recover the moto…
Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Sentenced For Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Sentenced For Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney
Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Sentenced For Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney A 30-year-old man who preyed on a teen girl looking to end their relationship in Harford County has been sentenced to likely a lifetime in prison following a conviction for multiple counts of rape, the state's attorney's office announced on Monday. Forest Hill resident Kareem Anthony Parker was found guilty earlier this summer following a near weeklong trial regarding the rape of a then 18-year-old girl in a wooded area behind her family home near the Rock Spring Swim Club in Bel Air last summer. On Aug. 12, prosecutors announced that Parker was sentenced to life with all but 50 years to se…
Utility Worker, Homeowner Killed In Maryland House Explosion Identified By Fire Marshal Utility Worker, Homeowner Killed In Maryland House Explosion Identified By Fire Marshal
Utility Worker, Homeowner Killed In Maryland House Explosion Identified By Fire Marshal The Maryland Fire Marshal has identified the two victims killed in the Sunday morning home explosion in Harford County.  Homeowner Ray Corkran, Jr., 73, and BGE utility employee Jose Rodriduez-Alvarado were both killed in Bel Air when a gas leak led to a massive explosion that rocked the neighborhood and caused millions of dollars in damage. House Explosion; 2300blk Arthur Woods Dr - Box 412-1; Co.3 units assisted Abingdon Fire Company with area search, small,... Posted by The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company on Monday, August 12, 2024 Shortly before 6:45 a.m. on Aug. 11, first …
Utility Worker Killed, Neighbor Injured, One Unaccounted For After Maryland House Explosion Utility Worker Killed, Neighbor Injured, One Unaccounted For After Maryland House Explosion
Utility Worker Killed, Neighbor Injured, One Unaccounted For After Maryland House Explosion New details have been released by investigators in Harford County after a Baltimore Gas and Electric contractor was killed and a neighbor injured in the Bel Air house explosion on Sunday morning. Shortly before 6:45 a.m. on Aug. 11, first responders were called to the 2300 block of Arthur Woods Drive in Bel Air, to investigate a reported gas leak that was followed by an explosion, officials say. Volunteer Firefighters from @AbingdonFire and surrounding companies are on scene of an apparent house explosion in the 2300 block of Arthur Woods Drive in #BelAirMD. Firefighters are searching fo…
One Killed In Harford County Home Explosion; Maryland Fire Marshal Investigating One Killed In Harford County Home Explosion; Maryland Fire Marshal Investigating
One Killed In Harford County Home Explosion; Maryland Fire Marshal Investigating At least one person is dead and two others were injured in an apparent home explosion at a Harford County home on Sunday morning. Shortly before 6:45 a.m. on Aug. 11, first responders were called to the 2300 block of Arthur Woods Drive in Bel Air, to investigate a reported gas leak that was followed by an explosion, officials say. Volunteer Firefighters from @AbingdonFire and surrounding companies are on scene of an apparent house explosion in the 2300 block of Arthur Woods Drive in #BelAirMD. Firefighters are searching for victims. Stay away from the area. pic.twitter.com/A53xfnMx39 — H…
Maryland Man Hoping For Sex With Teen Instead Arrested By Undercover Officers: Police Maryland Man Hoping For Sex With Teen Instead Arrested By Undercover Officers: Police
Maryland Man Hoping For Sex With Teen Instead Arrested By Undercover Officers: Police An undercover investigation landed a 30-year-old Perryville man behind bars for soliciting a purported teen girl through social media, the Harford County Sheriff's Office announced. Joshua John Brown was arrested days after interacting with detectives posing as a 13-year-old girl on a social media platform, while openly acknowledging the age difference and illegality of the conversations. According to the sheriff's office, Brown identified himself as a 30-year-old named "John," and despite expressing concerns about possible consequences, he "continued to make sexually suggestive remarks," a…
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics A strong contingent of athletes and para athletes from Maryland and Virginia are headed to the Paris Olympics. A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:  Phoebe Bacon, of Chevy Chase, in swimming; Aaron Brooks, of Hagerstown, in wrestling; Kevin Durant, of DC, in basketball; Erin Gemmell of Bethesda, in swimming; Noah Hanssen, of Maryland, in wheelchair fencing; Jahmal …
Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Maryland 7-Eleven Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Maryland 7-Eleven
Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Maryland 7-Eleven One lucky Lottery player has a $50,000 hole burning in their pocket after winning a third-tier prize on Wednesday's Powerball drawing. Officials say that the five-figure winner was sold at 7-Eleven on Conowingo Road in Bel Air, the biggest win out of nearly 7,000 others who can claim prizes ranging between $4 and $100.  The winning numbers for the drawing on Wednesday, July 18 were 24-27-32-47-66 with a Powerball of 26. It marks the 36th third-tier winner sold in Maryland so far in 2024. The winner will now have 182 days to claim their prize. "Lottery officials encourage all wi…
Here's What Trump Said In Phone Call To Grieving Mom Of Slain Maryland Jogger Rachel Morin Here's What Trump Said In Phone Call To Grieving Mom Of Slain Maryland Jogger Rachel Morin
Here's What Trump Said In Phone Call To Grieving Mom Of Slain Maryland Jogger Rachel Morin Patty Morin got an unexpected phone call Thursday morning, June 20. Former President Donald Trump, who was reaching out to express his condolences, Morin's attorneys said. Patty's daughter, Rachel Morin, was killed in August 2023 while jogging on the Ma & Pa trail in Bel Air. Last weekend, her accused killer, Victor Martinez-Hernandez, was arrested in Oklahoma. Patty Morin said she was deeply touched by Trump's phone call. "He was genuine and truly wanted to know how our family was coping," she said. "He asked about Rachel and showed honest compassion for her untimely death.…
Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Convicted Of Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Convicted Of Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney
Man Messaging Teen Girl On Instagram Convicted Of Rape Behind Maryland Home: State's Attorney A 30-year-old man who preyed on a teen girl looking to end their relationship in Harford County has been convicted of multiple counts of rape, the state's attorney's office announced on Monday. Forest Hill resident Kareem Anthony Parker was found guilty following a near weeklong trial regarding the rape of a then 18-year-old girl in a wooded area behind her family home near the Rock Spring Swim Club in Bel Air last summer. Prosecutors say that on Aug. 6, 2023, Parker met the girl after the pair communicated through Instagram messages for several weeks leading up to the assault. "Testimony …
Mall Shooting: 'Armed Dangerous' Man Wanted, Woman Arrested In Maryland, Police Say Mall Shooting: 'Armed Dangerous' Man Wanted, Woman Arrested In Maryland, Police Say
Mall Shooting: 'Armed Dangerous' Man Wanted, Woman Arrested In Maryland, Police Say Seen him? An alert has been issued by Metro Crime Stoppers, which is offering a reward as they attempt to track down a suspected shooter who allegedly fired shots during an altercation inside the Harford Mall on Sunday. Lisa Gregg, 60, of Edgewood and Lateia Green, 37, of Middle River have been arrested, but a new alert was issued by the agency as they attempt to track down Wesley Larry Lyons, 35, who remains at large a day after the shooting. He is considered armed and dangerous, according to police, though his vehicle was reportedly located unoccupied in Edgewood. Police say that at ar…
One Injured After Falling Off Roof Of Maryland Home (DEVELOPING) One Injured After Falling Off Roof Of Maryland Home (DEVELOPING)
One Injured After Falling Off Roof Of Maryland Home (Developing) One person was injured in Harford County after reportedly falling off the roof of a house. Volunteer firefighters in Bel Air and Harford County paramedics were called to the 2200 block of Gibson Road in Forest Hill at approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning when a person suffered undisclosed injuries after falling, officials say. #FORESTHILL | *TRAUMA W/HELO* | 2200BLK GIBSON RD | MALE FELL FROM ROOF OF DWELLING | MEDEVAC RQSTD FOR PRI-1B #BREAKING #HarfordCounty — Harford Fire Blog (@HarfordFireBlog) May 29, 2024 According to Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS personnel, a Maryl…
More Snow: New Projections Released For Storm Headed To MD, VA More Snow: New Projections Released For Storm Headed To MD, VA
More Snow: New Projections Released For Storm Headed To MD, VA The National Weather Service has released a brand-new map showing projected snow totals coming to the mid-Atlantic later this week. Wednesday, Jan. 17 is expected to be "very cold" with temps struggling to reach the freezing mark southeast of Washington DC in the afternoon, the NWS said.  Sunny skies are expected today, but it will remain very cold. Posted by US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Thursday, Jan. 18 will be another dry day but with increasing clouds, and not quite as cold. A cold front will come in on Thursday night into…
Closing Of Century-Old Maryland Hospital Means New Beginnings 11 Minutes Away Closing Of Century-Old Maryland Hospital Means New Beginnings 11 Minutes Away
Closing Of Century-Old Maryland Hospital Means New Beginnings 11 Minutes Away A Maryland hospital will be closing next month after more than a century. UM Harford Memorial, which admitted its first patient in 1912, announced it will close its doors on Feb. 6. A statement from the hospital says its "aging facilities simply can no longer meet the demands of a modern healthcare system." The day that UM Harford Memorial closes, though, a new, state-of-the-art medical center will open in Aberdeen, 6 miles and 11 minutes away. The hospital will be moving services to the newly-constructed UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Aberdeen, and to the upgraded areas of UM…
Trans Advocate ID'd As Victim Slain Outside Maryland Condo Complex Trans Advocate ID'd As Victim Slain Outside Maryland Condo Complex
Trans Advocate ID'd As Victim Slain Outside Maryland Condo Complex Communities are mourning the loss of a trans activist "who wouldn't hurt a fly," and was the latest victim of gun violence in Maryland. Meghan Riley Lewis, 57, was shot and killed on Wednesday afternoon during a reported dispute outside of the English Country Manner condominiums with Brian Michal Delen that turned deadly. The incident was reported at around 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 27 in the 600 block of Churchill Road in Bel Air. Upon arrival, members of the Bel Air Police Department found that the two had gotten into an argument in the parking lot of the complex during which Delen, 47, allegedl…
Rite Aid Is Selling These Maryland Leases After Filing For Bankruptcy Rite Aid Is Selling These Maryland Leases After Filing For Bankruptcy
Rite Aid Is Selling These Maryland Leases After Filing For Bankruptcy The leases of all six Rite Aid stores in Maryland that are closing amid the recent bankruptcy filing are being sold. A&G Real Estate Partners is acting as the real estate advisor for the pharmacy chain, which filed for bankruptcy on Oct. 15, and has plans to close 154 underperforming stores nationwide. The deadline for the following leases for in Maryland is Monday, Nov. 20: 5808 Ritchie Highway, Baltimore 5 Bel Air South Parkway, Bel Air 728 East Pulaski Highway, Elton 7501 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie The deadline for the following leases for in Pennsylvania is Wednesday, Dec. 20: …
Rite Aid To Close These Maryland Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy Rite Aid To Close These Maryland Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy
Rite Aid To Close These Maryland Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy Rite Aid, the pharmacy giant that filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, Oct. 15, plans to close 154 underperforming stores nationwide, according to a new filing.  Some of those closures will be in Maryland. The stores closing are: 5 Bel Air South Parkway, Suite 1347 in Bel Air 728 East Pulaski Highway in Elkton 5624 Baltimore National Pike in Baltimore 5804 Ritchie Highway in Baltimore 7501 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie 7967 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard in Glen Burnie  Rite Aid announced earlier this week that declining sales and rising debt forced the company's hand in filing …
Who Killed Rachel Morin? Reward In Search For Maryland Mom's Killer Increases Who Killed Rachel Morin? Reward In Search For Maryland Mom's Killer Increases
Who Killed Rachel Morin? Reward In Search For Maryland Mom's Killer Increases Rachel Morin's killer remains a mystery. But her family and its attorneys are determined to change that. Just over seven weeks after 37-year-old Rachel Morin was dead, the law firm Rice, Murtha, Psoras, has doubled the reward for the person responsible for her murder to $20,000. Randolph Rice, the firm's president, knows "someone out there holds the key" to solving the case. "We also encourage other businesses and individuals who share our commitment to justice to contribute to the reward fund. Rachel Morin’s family deserves answers, and together, we can make a difference.” Mori…
Newly Minted Millionaire Heading To Vegas After Claiming $1.1M Maryland Lottery Jackpot Newly Minted Millionaire Heading To Vegas After Claiming $1.1M Maryland Lottery Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire Heading To Vegas After Claiming $1.1M Maryland Lottery Jackpot Maryland's newest millionaire is going to let it ride after claiming a $1.1 million Lottery jackpot. This week, a 65-year-old retired computer programmer from Harford County was at Maryland Lottery Headquarters to collect his seven-figure prize after winning big on a "Multi-Match" ticket he purchased over the summer, authorities say. In June, the lucky Lottery player - who previously boasted a $10,000 win on his favorite game - purchased a ticket at the Wawa store on East Churchville Road in Fountain Green, where he is a regular.  On the day of his momentous drawing, the Bel Air man c…
See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Maryland Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Maryland Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89)
See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Maryland Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Couldn't get tickets to see Taylor Swift's The Era Tour in person? You're very much not alone. But don't worry, Swifties, there's a way to experience the pop culture juggernaut. Get tickets now to see TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR Concert Film only in theaters in North America beginning 10/13. Taylor Swift "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be premiering at AMC Theatres across Maryland starting on Friday, Oct. 13 (obviously) with tickets going on sale Thursday, Aug. 31. Showtimes will run Thursdays to Sundays.  Standard showings are priced at $19.89 (cute!) for adults and $13.13 for se…
Suspect In Rachel Morin's Murder Tied To Los Angeles Home Invasion, Assault Of Young Girl Suspect In Rachel Morin's Murder Tied To Los Angeles Home Invasion, Assault Of Young Girl
Suspect In Rachel Morin's Murder Tied To Los Angeles Home Invasion, Assault Of Young Girl A suspect has been identified in the murder of Rachel Morin, authorities said. Col. William Davis, of the Harford County Sheriff's Office, said on Thursday, Aug. 17, that DNA analyzed by Maryland State Police came back as a match tied to a home invasion and assault of a young girl in Los Angeles. The suspect was captured in surveillance footage shared by the sheriff's office. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in identifying the below depicted individual in relation to... Posted by Harford County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, August 17, 2023 The news comes 12…
'I'd Never Do Anything To Her': Rachel Morin's BF Proclaims Innocence After Cops Find Her Body 'I'd Never Do Anything To Her': Rachel Morin's BF Proclaims Innocence After Cops Find Her Body
'I'd Never Do Anything To Her': Rachel Morin's BF Proclaims Innocence After Cops Find Her Body On Aug. 1, Rachel Morin and Richard Tobin announced on Facebook that they were a couple. Two days later, they shared photos of each other embracing on a hike and in a car together. Rachel said they were some of her favorites. Rachel, 37, went missing on Saturday, Aug. 5 while going for a hike on the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air (Harford County), MD, and was found dead the following day. Her death is being investigated as a homicide. Richard was the one to report Rachel missing Saturday evening, and as complete strangers have taken their speculations to the comment section of Facebook, Richar…
Rachel Morin's Body Found: What We Know About Maryland Hiking Trail Homicide Case Rachel Morin's Body Found: What We Know About Maryland Hiking Trail Homicide Case
Rachel Morin's Body Found: What We Know About Maryland Hiking Trail Homicide Case The body of 37-year-old Rachel Morin was found off of a Maryland hiking trail, her family says, and authorities confirmed her death is being investigated as a homicide. Rachel Morin vanished Saturday evening, Aug. 5, when she went for a walk on the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air, the Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler said. Her car was found at the Williams Street entrance on Sunday. ALSO SEE: Rachel Morin's BF Proclaims Innocence After Cops Find Her Body Morin's boyfriend called authorities sometime around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, reporting her as missing, Gahler said, and indicated his girlfrien…