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Skating Stars To Honor DC Plane Crash Victims, Support Families With Tribute Show Skating Stars To Honor DC Plane Crash Victims, Support Families With Tribute Show
Skating Stars To Honor DC Plane Crash Victims, Support Families With Tribute Show A star-studded lineup of figure skating icons will perform in a tribute show honoring the 67 people killed in the plane crash over the Potomac River in Washington, DC. "Legacy On Ice" will be held at Capital One Arena at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 2. Several Olympic and world champions will skate at the fundraiser, including Brian Boitano, Nathan Chen, Peggy Fleming, Nancy Kerrigan, and Johnny Weir. The two-hour program will blend live performances and storytelling, recognizing the victims and their families after the crash on Wednesday, Jan. 29. An American Airlin…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Off-Duty Corporal From Maryland Suspended For DUI In Virginia: Sheriff Off-Duty Corporal From Maryland Suspended For DUI In Virginia: Sheriff
Off-Duty Corporal From Maryland Suspended For DUI In Virginia: Sheriff A veteran Charles County sheriff's officer is facing scrutiny after being charged with driving while impaired while off duty in Virginia, authorities said. Cpl. Dale Harrison, a 16-year member of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, was arrested in Stafford County recently, while driving his personal vehicle, according to Sheriff Troy D. Berry. In a statement on Monday, Feb. 24, Sheriff Berry said that Harrison was immediately suspended with pay upon notifying the agency, per Maryland law. “The Charles County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to transparency and accountability,” Berry sai…

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by Zak Failla
News
11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes In 21 States, Including MD 11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes In 21 States, Including MD
11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes In 21 States, Including MD Frozen shakes are being recalled due to a Listeria outbreak that has caused 11 deaths and sickened dozens more, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The products under the brand names Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial were sold to institutional settings such as long-term care facilities and hospitals and distributed throughout the nation in 4-ounce cartons. For a rundown of recalled products, item numbers and best-by dates, check this link from the FDA. Click here to view product labels. States reporting cases connected to this outbreak include: Alabama California Color…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
MD Property Taxes Among Nation's Highest, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay MD Property Taxes Among Nation's Highest, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay
MD Property Taxes Among Nation's Highest, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay Many homeowners in the Northeast are paying some of the highest property taxes in the country, with New Jersey topping the list for the largest tax burden, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Property Taxes by State on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The study compared real estate and vehicle property taxes across the US, ranking New Jersey 51st — dead last when counting Washington, DC — for homeownership costs.  Garden State homeowners pay an average of $9,541 in annual property taxes on a median-priced home, more than three times the national average of $2,969. "Som…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including MD Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including MD
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including MD Consumers in multiple states are being urged to check their snack cabinets after a major recall affecting a popular brand of biscuits, wafers, and snack rolls. ZB Importing LLC is voluntarily recalling certain lots of six varieties of Ulker Brand snack products due to undeclared wheat, egg, and/or milk in the ingredient list and/or "Contains" statement on product labels.  People with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients could experience serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume the affected items. Affected Distribution Areas Products were distributed thr…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Six Killed In Three Separate Maryland Fires Within 12 Hours, State Fire Marshal Investigating Six Killed In Three Separate Maryland Fires Within 12 Hours, State Fire Marshal Investigating
Six Killed In Three Separate Maryland Fires Within 12 Hours, State Fire Marshal Investigating Tragedy struck Maryland overnight as six people were killed in three separate fires in less than 12 hours, authorities confirmed. The most recent fire claimed two lives early Friday in Allegany County, following incidents in Anne Arundel and Harford counties. At approximately 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 21, 911 dispatchers received reports of smoke and flames coming from a home on Asbury Avenue in LaVale, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Sixty firefighters from LaVale and nearby departments battled the blaze for 25 minutes before gaining control. During a search of the home, respo…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Stretch Of I-97 (DEVELOPING) Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Stretch Of I-97 (DEVELOPING)
Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Stretch Of I-97 (Developing) Traffic was temporarily backed up on Friday afternoon in Maryland as crews contended with a vehicle fire on I-97. All northbound lanes of the interstate were shut down around 3 p.m. on Feb. 21 in Anne Arundel County, just before exit 7.  TRAFFIC ALERT! - Vehicle Fire I-97 Prior to Exit 7. ALL LANES CLOSED I-97 NORTHBOUND. Use Alternate Routes MD 2 & MD 10. pic.twitter.com/Xzp7wY3dsB — MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) February 21, 2025 Drivers were advised by the Maryland State Highway Administration to use alternate routes at MD 2 and MD 10 while crews cleared the area. No detai…

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by Zak Failla
Business
MD Hot Dog Fans Can Cook Like New Yorkers With Free NYC Tap Water From Nathan's Famous MD Hot Dog Fans Can Cook Like New Yorkers With Free NYC Tap Water From Nathan's Famous
MD Hot Dog Fans Can Cook Like New Yorkers With Free NYC Tap Water From Nathan's Famous An iconic hot dog brand in New York will help some fans cook with a little extra flavor from the city. Nathan's Famous is giving away limited-edition cans of New York City tap water, the Jericho, NY-based company announced. The promotion allows people to enter for a chance to win a four-pack of the specially canned water, along with a coupon for a free pack of Nathan's Famous hot dogs. Lucky fans in 17 states and Washington DC can boil their Nathan's hot dogs in "purified water from a municipal source" just like they would in the city. "New York's tap water has been a corner…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
MD Sports Gambling Revenue Soars As US Hits Record $13.7B In 2024 MD Sports Gambling Revenue Soars As US Hits Record $13.7B In 2024
MD Sports Gambling Revenue Soars As US Hits Record $13.7B In 2024 The US sports betting industry shattered records in 2024, pulling in nearly $14 billion in revenue as more states embraced legal gambling. Sportsbooks brought home $13.71 billion in revenue in 2024, the American Gaming Association (AGA) said in a news release on Wednesday, Feb. 19. That was up 25.4 percent from 2023. Americans legally bet $147.91 billion on sports, a 23.6 percent jump from 2023. More than 95 percent of those wagers were placed online, continuing a trend that has made mobile betting the dominant force in the industry. New York remained the top sports-betting marke…

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by Chris Spiker
Weather
Thousands Without Power After Damaging Winds Whip Through Maryland: BGE Thousands Without Power After Damaging Winds Whip Through Maryland: BGE
Thousands Without Power After Damaging Winds Whip Through Maryland: BGE Thousands in Maryland are still without power late on Monday afternoon after whipping winds caused chaos in some neighborhoods. Trees were toppled and power lines were downed during the weather event, which saw gusts approaching 60 mph overnight in parts of the state. The overnight wind gusts in Maryland. National Weather Service As of 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, BGE was still reporting more than 1,700 active outages, impacting 21,891 of the company's 1.32 million customers. According to BGE there were still outages impacting residents and businesses:  Anne Arundel: 235 ou…

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by Zak Failla
News
MD Among Best States For Grocery Affordability Based On Income, New Study Says MD Among Best States For Grocery Affordability Based On Income, New Study Says
MD Among Best States For Grocery Affordability Based On Income, New Study Says Inflation and soaring grocery prices are squeezing US households at the beginning of 2025, but a new study says Northeast families are spending less of their income on food than other parts of the country. A study from WalletHub called States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Groceries was released on Thursday, Feb. 13. Despite higher food costs, residents in many Northeast and mid-Atlantic states spend a smaller share of their incomes on groceries compared to others. WalletHub said the cost of groceries has surged more than 25 percent since 2019, straining household…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Driver Slams Into Parked Maryland State Police Car On I-695 Hit-Run Driver Slams Into Parked Maryland State Police Car On I-695
Hit-Run Driver Slams Into Parked Maryland State Police Car On I-695 Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s help to track down a driver who slammed into a trooper’s parked vehicle on I-695 and fled the scene. The crash happened shorty after 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, when a trooper from the Golden Ring Barrack was assisting a motorist on the right shoulder of I-695 near Windsor Mill Road, police said. For unknown reasons, a vehicle struck the stationary patrol car, which had its emergency lights activated. The trooper was outside the vehicle at the time and was not injured, officials said. The driver of the striking vehicle did not stop and fled…

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by Zak Failla