More Than A Crossing Guard: PG County Remembers Betty Heck After 20 Years Of Service More Than A Crossing Guard: PG County Remembers Betty Heck After 20 Years Of Service More Than A Crossing Guard: PG County Remembers Betty Heck After 20 Years Of Service
More Than A Crossing Guard: PG County Remembers Betty Heck After 20 Years Of Service For more than 20 years, rain or shine, Betty Heck showed up to help Maryland children get to and from school safely. Now, the longtime Prince George's County crossing guard is being remembered following her death at the age of 66, police announced on Friday, Nov. 6. Heck began her career with the Prince George's County Police Department's School Crossing Guard Unit in April 2006, dedicating more than two decades to protecting students and families throughout the county. It was a job that required showing up every school day, watching traffic, and helping children safely make their way acro…

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WATCH: Hero Cops Handcuff Man To Sixth-Floor Balcony Railing During Dramatic Rescue In Maryland WATCH: Hero Cops Handcuff Man To Sixth-Floor Balcony Railing During Dramatic Rescue In Maryland WATCH: Hero Cops Handcuff Man To Sixth-Floor Balcony Railing During Dramatic Rescue In Maryland
Watch: Hero Cops Handcuff Man To Sixth-Floor Balcony Railing During Dramatic Rescue In Maryland With a man's life hanging in the balance six stories above the ground, two quick-thinking Maryland police officers resorted to an unusual maneuver to keep him from falling. Montgomery County Police Officers Lanham and Emiliano were responding to a mother's call about her adult son experiencing a mental health crisis in the 3300 block of University Boulevard West when the situation suddenly took a dangerous turn. Officers were advised that the son had removed his clothes, laid them out, and climbed over the sixth-floor balcony railing. Although initially cooperative with police, the man sud…
Wrong-Way Driver, Baltimore Motorist Killed In Early-Morning I-95 Crash In Maryland: Police Wrong-Way Driver, Baltimore Motorist Killed In Early-Morning I-95 Crash In Maryland: Police Wrong-Way Driver, Baltimore Motorist Killed In Early-Morning I-95 Crash In Maryland: Police
Wrong-Way Driver, Baltimore Motorist Killed In Early-Morning I-95 Crash In Maryland: Police A wrong-way driver and another motorist were killed in an early-morning crash on I-95 in Maryland, where investigators believe alcohol and speed may have played a role, state police said. Taleb Ait Zakariae, 37, of Rosedale, and Timothy Summerville Jr., 47, of Baltimore, were both pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in Howard County on Saturday, Nov. 7, according to Maryland State Police. Troopers from the Waterloo Barrack were called to the northbound lanes of I-95 near mile marker 44 in Elkridge shortly before 4:30 a.m. following reports of a two-vehicle crash. Investigators determ…
Loudmouth's 'Four-Letter Blessings' Take Wild Turn During Virginia Traffic Stop: Sheriff Loudmouth's 'Four-Letter Blessings' Take Wild Turn During Virginia Traffic Stop: Sheriff Loudmouth's 'Four-Letter Blessings' Take Wild Turn During Virginia Traffic Stop: Sheriff
Loudmouth's 'Four-Letter Blessings' Take Wild Turn During Virginia Traffic Stop: Sheriff A Virginia man who couldn't resist giving a deputy a piece of his mind during an unrelated traffic stop wound up giving authorities something even better: himself. The strange ordeal played out early on Friday, Nov. 6, along Route 211, when a member of the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office conducted a routine traffic stop. It quickly became anything but routine. According to the sheriff's office, a man emerged from a nearby home while Cpl. Booth was conducting the stop and began shouting obscenities toward him. The unsolicited verbal barrage turned out to be a wildly bad decision. As the …
Friendly Stray Cat With Distinct Eyes May Have Exposed Maryland Residents To Rabies: Officials Friendly Stray Cat With Distinct Eyes May Have Exposed Maryland Residents To Rabies: Officials Friendly Stray Cat With Distinct Eyes May Have Exposed Maryland Residents To Rabies: Officials
Friendly Stray Cat With Distinct Eyes May Have Exposed Maryland Residents To Rabies: Officials A seemingly harmless encounter with a friendly stray cat in Maryland may have carried a deadly risk, health officials are warning. The cat, which officials say had bright green eyes, tested positive for rabies, and now health officials are urging anyone who may have come into contact with the feline to come forward. The stray, described as a small adult male with black fur and scattered white hairs, was found near Coppermine and Whiskey Springs roads in the Woodsboro area of Frederick County, health officials announced on Friday, Nov. 6. What makes the warning particularly concerning is th…

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These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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Champagne Pop Costs Top NJ Soccer Coach Game Amid Quest For Third Straight State Title: Report Champagne Pop Costs Top NJ Soccer Coach Game Amid Quest For Third Straight State Title: Report Champagne Pop Costs Top NJ Soccer Coach Game Amid Quest For Third Straight State Title: Report
Champagne Pop Costs Top NJ Soccer Coach Game Amid Quest For Third Straight State Title: Report The coach of one of New Jersey's top-ranked girls high school soccer teams has reportedly been suspended after popping a bottle of champagne to celebrate her 100th career win. Karen Anderson, head coach of the Paul VI High School girls soccer team in Marlton, was seen celebrating in a video that surfaced on social media after her team defeated Notre Dame 2-0 in the Non-Public A quarterfinals on Thursday, Nov. 5, securing her milestone victory, NJ Advance Media reports. Anderson told the outlet that parents had handed her the bottle during a celebration they organized after her 100th win. Sh…

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Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Bath & Body Works is getting into the Christmas spirit with a new Advent calendar packed with popular holiday fragrances and exclusive gifts. The retailer is launching its limited-edition Feel the Wonder Advent Calendar in stores nationwide and on the company's website on Monday, Nov. 16. The $50 gift set includes 12 products worth more than $115, with seven items available exclusively in the calendar. The collection features a mix of body care products, home fragrances, and holiday accessories. "We know our consumers love discovering hidden gems and collectible products within ou…

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Big Savings, Exclusive Gifts Highlight New Bath & Body Works Advent Calendar Bath & Body Works is getting into the Christmas spirit with a new Advent calendar packed with popular holiday fragrances and exclusive gifts. The retailer is launching its limited-edition Feel the Wonder Advent Calendar in stores nationwide and on the company's website on Monday, Nov. 16. The $50 gift set includes 12 products worth more than $115, with seven items available exclusively in the calendar. The collection features a mix of body care products, home fragrances, and holiday accessories. "We know our consumers love discovering hidden gems and collectible products within ou…

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Newly Announced IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep Newly Announced IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep Newly Announced IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep
Newly Announced IRS Tax Brackets Could Affect How Much Income You Keep The IRS updated key numbers that could change how much of your income goes toward federal taxes. The adjustments apply to tax year 2027, generally covering returns filed in 2028, according to IRS Revenue Procedure 2026-35. They include higher income thresholds for tax brackets, larger standard deductions, and increased limits for several family tax credits. The seven federal income tax rates remain unchanged. What shifts is how much taxable income falls within each bracket. The standard deduction rises to $33,200 for married couples filing jointly, up $1,000. Single taxpayers and married p…