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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 …
Business
Iconic DiPasquale’s Sign Stolen In Maryland Returned After Overnight Mystery
A Baltimore restaurant’s iconic sign was stolen in a pre-dawn heist—then mysteriously returned a day later, leaving both locals and owners stunned. The DiPasquale’s sign, which had been hanging outside FORNO, the restaurant’s newest concept, vanished around 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, according to an Instagram post from the family-owned business. "From the videos we watched, it seemed planned," the post read. The restaurant, which has been serving Baltimore since 1914, asked residents on Gough Street to check their cameras for any footage that might help track down the culprit. Accord…
Real Estate
Kevin Spacey's Former $6M Waterfront Mansion On The Market: 'Icon Of Baltimore'
A sprawling, luxury Baltimore waterfront mansion once owned by controversial Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is back on the market—this time with a $6 million price tag. Dubbed "The Icon of Baltimore," according to its listing, the palatial 9,069-square-foot residence at 622 Ponte Villas N in the city’s exclusive Harborview community is up or sale at $5,999,000. 622 Ponte Villas N #162/163, Baltimore Derek & Vee Photography The six-bedroom, nine-bathroom home is anchored at the end of a pier, offering privacy, prestige, and panoramic views of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, with the …
News
Amazon Hit-Run Driver Leaves Newcomer Critical In Maryland
A 29-year-old Baltimore woman is facing a long road to recovery after being struck by an Amazon-branded work van in a hit-and-run incident that has shocked the community. The woman — who has only been referred to as "Chelsey" by organizers of a GoFundMe campaign set up to help offset medical costs — recently moved to the city for a new job when she was struck by the driver earlier this week. Around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, police say she was walking through her neighborhood in the 100 block of South Chester Street in Butchers Hill when she was run over by an Amazon delivery van. The …
Lifestyle
Beaten, Blinded, But Not Broken: Maryland Man Seeks Justice After Brutal Attack
A Federal Hill man’s life was changed forever after a vicious, unprovoked attack by a group of teens left him permanently blind in one eye—and the suspects remain free. John Berardi, 33, was just blocks from home, carrying a pizza in late November, when three juveniles armed with metal poles and broomsticks ambushed him, according to a GoFundMe started by his fiancée this week. Hoping to avoid confrontation, Berardi handed over his dinner without hesitation, but instead of leaving, one of the suspects swung a metal pole at his face, fracturing his nose, splitting open his forehead, and caus…
Police & Fire
Armed & Aging: 70-Something Road Rage Drivers Wave Guns In Separate Maryland Incidents
Two Maryland men in their 70s are facing serious charges after allegedly pulling guns during separate road rage incidents in Baltimore County and Prince George’s County, Maryland State Police announced. William Shockey, 71, of Baltimore, and Charles Provost, 70, of College Park, were arrested after investigations led troopers to loaded firearms in their possession. The first incident happened on Tuesday, Feb. 18, when troopers from the Golden Ring Barrack received a complaint about a red Mustang driver waving a gun on I-695 near Liberty Road. Investigators identified Shockey as the suspect…
News
Multiple Life Sentences For Maryland Mass Shooter: State's Attorney
A Baltimore man convicted of a deadly mass shooting that left two people dead and five others wounded will spend the rest of his life behind bars, prosecutors announced. Jabre Griffith was sentenced to two life terms plus 120 years on Tuesday, Feb. 18, for the murders of Ernest Hall and Micah Strong, as well as for a violent shooting spree in March 2023, according to Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates. “I do not take a sentence of this length lightly when it is imposed on a defendant, but when someone so clearly has no regard for the lives of others, it is without question that they…
Weather
New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East
Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a major winter storm that is heading toward the East Coast. Click here for a new, updated story - Here's Timing, Latest Snowfall Predictions For Major New Winter Storm It's expected to arrive in the Northeast late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, moving up from the south before winding down around midday on Thursday, Feb. 20, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall Projections Areas in the darkest shade of blue in the first image above from AccuWeather could see more than a foot of accumulation, according to the l…
Obituaries
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: Funeral Of Baltimore Officer Captured In Series Of Heartbreaking Shots
John Morozin, a decorated Baltimore police officer and expert martial artist, was laid to rest after tragically passing away while practicing Jiu-Jitsu in Maryland. A celebration of life was held in his honor, where family, fellow officers, and loved ones came together to pay tribute to his legacy. On Thursday, Feb. 13, law enforcement, friends, and well-wishers gathered to remember Morozin’s dedication, service, and passion for both his career and martial arts. The Baltimore PD shared a Facebook album showing Morozin's funeral and loved ones saying their final goodbyes. Yesterday, we…
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Baltimore Accused Killer Of PA Trooper Person Of Interest In Similar Trail Murder In NY: Police
Police are investigating a potential link between the murder of a Pennsylvania State Police trooper and a similar homicide that occurred on a trail in upstate New York six months earlier. Anthony Alexi “Antonia” Quesen, 25, of Baltimore, is considered a person of interest in the death of 76-year-old Daniel Frament, who was found beaten to death on an Albany-area walking trail in April 2024, New York State Police said. Quesen, who was born male and identifies as female, is currently locked up in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, after being charged with criminal homicide in the death of off-du…
News
Glock Sued By Maryland, Baltimore Over Rise In Fully Automatic Weapons On Streets
Maryland and Baltimore officials are taking on one of the biggest names in the firearms industry, filing a lawsuit against Glock, Inc. over the ease with which its pistols can be turned into illegal machine guns, authorities announced. Attorney General Anthony Brown and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced the suit against the firearm manufacturer on Wednesday, Feb. 12, alleging the company knowingly endangers public safety by selling handguns that can be easily modified with “Glock switches”—devices that convert semiautomatic pistols into fully automatic weapons. “We will not allow the …
Business
Inflation Climbs To Start 2025, Fueled By Dramatic Egg Price Jump, Fears Over Trump Policies
Inflation unexpectedly accelerated in the first month of 2025, adding political and economic pressure to President Donald Trump's campaign promise of immediate relief to high consumer prices. In January, overall inflation climbed 3.3 percent year-over-year for core items and 0.5 percent monthly, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Wednesday, Feb. 12. That ran slightly ahead of economists' prediction of 3.2 percent inflation, NBC News reported. Core items exclude notably volatile prices for food and energy. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) still inc…
News
Baltimore Dad Died In 'Execution-Style' Murder, His Killer Was Just Convicted
A Maryland man has been convicted in the brutal kidnapping and execution-style murder of a Baltimore father whose body was found near an Annapolis middle school last spring, authorities announced. Marquis Mayo, 35, was found guilty this week following a trial for his role in the grisly murder of David Winchester, Jr. last spring. "This case illustrates the need for felony murder laws in Maryland that hold every person responsible when individuals take part in violent felonies—such as robbery and kidnapping—and someone is murdered during that felony," Anne Arundel County State's Attorne…
Sports
Maryland Man Flew Drone Over M&T Stadium Causing Pause Of NFL Playoff Game: Feds
A Baltimore man is facing federal felony charges after authorities say he illegally flew a drone over M&T Bank Stadium, forcing a temporary suspension of the NFL Wild Card Game against the Steelers. Alexis Perez Suarez, 43, has been charged with knowingly operating an unregistered drone, flying without an airman’s certificate, and violating US National Defense Airspace, federal prosecutors announced. During the Ravens' playoff game, the Federal Aviation Administration had imposed a temporary flight restriction (TFR) around the stadium, banning all unauthorized drones and aircraft within…
Police & Fire
Officer Exposed To Fentanyl During Chase With Dealer In Maryland: Police
A high-stakes drug bust in Hagerstown took a chaotic turn when a Maryland man took off running, tossing suspected fentanyl capsules into the air—and onto a pursuing officer, authorities said. The Washington County Narcotics Task Force was conducting surveillance on Feb. 4 when they spotted suspicious activity indicating a possible drug distribution operation, officials said. They called in Hagerstown Police, who stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and identified the driver as Wesley Antonio Fulgham, 35, of Baltimore, and the passenger as Levar Atturra Octavion Cooper, 30, of Han…
News
Man Who Shot Himself Inside Maryland Courthouse Dies: AG
The man who shot himself inside a Baltimore courthouse last week has died, the Maryland Attorney General's Office announced. City resident Garry Wright, 35, died from his injuries following the shocking shooting involving Gary Brown, a bailiff assigned to the Baltimore City Eastside District Court who has served for one year. The incident happened around 8:40 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, at the Baltimore City Eastside District Court, according to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID). Authorities say Wright entered the courthouse and, whil…
Lifestyle
Maryland Man Passes ‘GO,’ Collects $50K in
Monopoly
Scratch-Off Win
Parkville resident Roshan Khatri passed "GO" and collected $50,000. Khatri walked into JP’s Bar in Baltimore looking for an energy boost—and left with a five-figure jolt courtesy of the Maryland Lottery. The Baltimore County man, a self-proclaimed Lottery enthusiast, had no idea his routine stop at 528 South Bouldin St. last month would turn into a MONOPOLY-style payday. He grabbed an energy drink, picked up a few scratch-offs, and let instinct guide him to the MONOPOLY X20 instant ticket. One $5 purchase later, Roshan was staring at a life-altering prize. “I was stunned,” he …
Business
Family-Owned Maryland Business To Close After 89 Years
A Maryland staple for outdoor and sporting enthusiasts is shutting its doors after nearly nine decades, marking the end of a business that has served generations of families. Princeton Sports, a beloved, family-run business that first opened in Baltimore’s Park Circle in 1936, has announced it is closing for good. “For 89 incredible years, it is with mixed emotions that we announce the closure of Princeton Sports,” store owners Alan and Paul Davis said in a statement. “This marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in our family’s history—a journey that began with our grandparents an…
Police & Fire
Bailiff Shoots Gunman Aiming At His Own Head In Baltimore Courthouse: AG
A shocking shooting inside a Baltimore courthouse is under investigation after a bailiff and an armed man exchanged gunfire near the public entrance, officials said. The incident happened around 8:40 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, at the Baltimore City Eastside District Court, according to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID). Authorities say a man entered the courthouse and, while standing near the door, pulled a handgun from his pocket and pointed it at his own head. A court bailiff, assigned to security at the entrance, immediately drew his w…
News
Toxic Trio Convicted In HazMat Dumping Scheme In Maryland: AG
Three men have been convicted for illegally dumping hazardous chemicals across Baltimore, leaving leaking containers of toxic waste scattered in city streets, the Maryland Attorney General's Office announced. Anthony L. Simmons, 55, of Baltimore, Orlando D. Pagan, 39, of Elkridge, and Jeremy Scott Thompson, 33, of Baltimore, were found guilty of improperly disposing of controlled hazardous substances after a months-long investigation by state and local authorities. The case began in February 2023, when Baltimore City firefighters responded to two 911 calls and found multiple drums, bags, an…
Events
Nine Inch Nails Playing In Baltimore On 2025 Tour, First Live Shows In Three Years
Nine Inch Nails are heading out on tour for the first time in three years, the rock band said. Nine Inch Nails have announced their long-awaited "Peel It Back Tour 2025", Live Nation said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. It's the first tour for the band led by singer and composer Trent Reznor since a 2022 tour across the U.S. and the United Kingdom. The group known for 90s alt-rock hits like "Closer" and "The Hand That Feeds" will play throughout Europe in June and July. The first U.S. show will be in Oakland, California, on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Nine Inch Nails will perform at&n…
Obituaries
Doctors Said MD's Alivia Tetlow Wouldn't Live Past 1 Year, She Triumphantly Made It To 25
Alivia Tetlow defied the odds every single day of her life. Born with a rare condition called gastroschisis, the Maryland native's journey began with a battle most couldn’t imagine. Doctors warned her family that she might not survive infancy, let alone celebrate her first birthday, but Alivia, as she proved time and time again, was no ordinary soul. "She is a daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, fiancé, and the best and dear friend of so many," her sister posted on a GoFindMe page that picked up steam following Tetlow's death on Jan. 14. "She is the most loving, strong, car…
Business
18K+ Costco Workers Approve Strike Over Wholesaler's 'Greed': 'We Are The Backbone'
Workers at America's largest wholesale retailer may soon go on strike as the corporation has seen profits skyrocket in recent years, union officials said. Costco workers nationwide voted by an overwhelming 85-percent margin to authorize a strike, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said in a news release on Monday, Jan. 20. The Teamsters cited the retail giant's dramatic surge in net profits and refusal to offer a fair contract. More than 18,000 union-member employees are set to strike if a new agreement isn't reached by the time the current one expires on Friday, Jan.…
Police & Fire
Rapper's Body Found In BMW Linked To Double Homicide In Maryland, Police Say
A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the deadly shootings of two Montgomery County residents after one was found dead in the back of a BMW, authorities said. Kaloyan Dimov Stoev, 25, has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shootings of Rockville residents Marcell Jordan Hebron - also known as "Lil Xelly" - and 27-year-old Leilani Marroquin on Friday, Jan. 17, Montgomery County police said. An officer from Montgomery County Police spotted a white BMW sitting at the intersection of Shady Grove Road and Research Boulevard around 3:15 a.m. Fr…
Business
Barstool Sports' 'El Presidente' Weighs In On Popular Maryland Pizzerias: Who Ranked Highest?
Who served it best? Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently released a series of new "One Bite" reviews after making multiple stops at Baltimore pizzerias during a road trip down the East Coast. During the tour of Maryland eateries, "El Presidente" was treated to a tragically uplifting story, Maryland's "Taj Mahal of pizza," may have kept the doors open at one restaurant, got advice from a strange voice, and was treated to some tasty pies during the holiday season. So whose slice is the tastiest in Baltimore, according to Portnoy - who openly admits that he prefers more airy sl…
Lifestyle
House Hunter Wins $50K Lottery Ticket In Baltimore
House hunting in Maryland just got a whole lot easier for one New York couple, thanks to a scratch-off ticket that turned into a $50,000 jackpot. Juan Infante, a longtime lottery fan and diehard Orioles supporter, scored big during a visit to Baltimore, proving that sometimes Lady Luck shines on baseball fans too. Infante and his wife have been eyeing homes in Maryland’s competitive market when a pit stop at Sam’s Lobby Shop on North Calvert Street added some serious cash to their down payment fund. “Maryland’s doing a great job,” Infante joked after claiming his prize. “This i…
Police & Fire
Elderly Woman Found Dead After Suspected Kitchen Blaze In Maryland: Fire Marshal
A multi-agency investigation has been launched in Southern Maryland after an elderly woman was found dead inside her home suffering from burn wounds, officials announced. Authorities are piecing together what led to the death of a 94-year-old woman found inside her Hughesville home on Driftwood Place on Thursday in Charles County. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Jan. 9, members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office and paramedics were called to a local residence to conduct a welfare check after a friend was unable to reach the homeowner for several days. After making entry, EMS found the homeowne…
Business
A Slice, A Score, And A Shout: Portnoy’s Latest Maryland Pizza Review Takes A Twist
Dave Portnoy’s ongoing tour of Maryland pizzerias continues to serve up surprises, and his latest stop at Matthew’s Pizza in Baltimore was no exception. Barstool Sports' El Presidente has been posting daily reviews recently, highlighting some of his stops at eateries across the state, which has featured some highs, and some lows for both he and the restaurant owners. His latest stop brought him to Matthew's Pizza, which has been a staple on Eastern Avenue in Baltimore for nearly a century. "So we've been on this Baltimore trip, but I've been confused ... It hasn't felt like we've been in t…
Business
Portnoy Hits Maryland’s 'Taj Mahal Of Pizza' On A Tip From Other Owners
El Presidente's tour of Maryland pizzerias continued with his latest video, after he being tipped off by the owners of his last stop who told him to try the pie at Pizza John's in Essex. Fresh off an overwhelmingly positive visit to Frank's Pizza & Pasta in Baltimore, whose owners directed them to the Essex eatery, Dave Portnoy made his way to what was described as the "Taj Mahal of Pizza Places" for the latest "One Bite" review. "This is a huge operation," he said. "So I get (the nickname) ... It's a big space." Dave stops by the "Taj Mahal of Pizza Shops" and …
Obituaries
Expectant Father Gunned Down In Maryland Leaves Behind Sister Struggling To Bury Him
Justice may have been served for a single mother who suffered a tragic loss, though that won't bring her 27-year-old brother back after a midday shooting. Baltimore resident Maurice Prioleau, 28, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of DeAngelo West the day after Christmas in a case of mistaken identity, leaving his family devastated. His older sister, Yasmine Coles said that West had recently moved in with her to help provide him a good home and so he could assist with her three children. Coles said that her brother was gunned down in broad dayligh…
Business
Portnoy Praises Popular Maryland Pizzeria With Tragic Backstory
El Presidente was back in Maryland in his latest "One Bite" review to showcase at Frank's Pizza & Pasta in Baltimore, where he was treated to a tasty pie and a thought-provoking tale. Dave Portnoy stopped by the popular eatery during his trek down the East Coast over the holidays, and he was impressed. by both the slice, a bonus cheesesteak - spoiler, he liked that too - as well as the story of the restaurant's history. According to the owner, his father and his cousin Frank came over to the United States in 1981, where they worked at a couple pizzerias in the area of Poughkeepsie, New …
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