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Justice Served: Trio Sentenced For Murder Of Israeli Man Visiting Maryland For Family Wedding Justice Served: Trio Sentenced For Murder Of Israeli Man Visiting Maryland For Family Wedding
Justice Served: Trio Sentenced For Murder Of Israeli Man Visiting Maryland For Family Wedding The final three men involved in the murder of a 31-year-old visitor from Israel who was killed in Maryland while attending a family wedding have been sentenced, bringing closure to a case that has left a deep scar on the community. Omarion Anderson, William Clinton, and William Holloman - all of whom were teenagers at the time -  learned their fates in court this week for their roles in the deadly attempted robbery on May 3, 2021 that resulted in the death of Efraim Gordon, whose death turned a celebratory visit into a tragic one.  According to the Baltimore City State's Attorney'…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Maryland Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Maryland
Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Maryland 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…

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by Zak Failla
Business
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 …

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by Zak Failla
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Drone Sightings Spark Security Concerns In Maryland Drone Sightings Spark Security Concerns In Maryland
Drone Sightings Spark Security Concerns In Maryland Authorities along the East Coast are grappling with a surge in drone sightings, raising security concerns and prompting high-level responses. In New Jersey, residents have reported numerous drone sightings since mid-November, particularly in Morris and Somerset counties, and more than a dozen mayors are calling for investigations. Gov. Phil Murphy is urging residents to report suspicious drone activity to law enforcement and emphasizing the state's commitment to public safety.  "We are actively monitoring the situation and in close coordination with our federal and law enforcement par…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Murder Charges Rock Maryland Dynasty: Luigi Mangione's Fall Stuns Baltimore County Bloodline Murder Charges Rock Maryland Dynasty: Luigi Mangione's Fall Stuns Baltimore County Bloodline
Murder Charges Rock Maryland Dynasty: Luigi Mangione's Fall Stuns Baltimore County Bloodline Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old former Ivy Leaguer accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, hails from one of Maryland’s most prominent and influential families, known for their vast business holdings and political connections. ALSO SEE: Ivy-Educated Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery Mangione, a Towson native, graduated as valedictorian from the prestigious Gilman School in Baltimore.  His grandfather, Nicholas Mangione, was a powerful real estate developer and co-founder of Lorien Health Services, a company operating nearly a dozen assisted-li…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Wawa Outranks Sheetz On Forbes' Top Private Companies List Wawa Outranks Sheetz On Forbes' Top Private Companies List
Wawa Outranks Sheetz On Forbes' Top Private Companies List Pennsylvania's favorite convenience store rivalry has tipped in Wawa's favor, according to Forbes' latest rankings of the top private companies. Wawa snagged a higher spot than Sheetz on Forbes' 2024 list of America’s largest private companies, underscoring its dominance in the convenience store industry. The list, released earlier this week, evaluates companies based on revenue, employee numbers, and other metrics. Wawa operates over 1,000 stores and employs about 47,000 people across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Florida. Known for its iconi…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Maryland Driver Charged In Pennsylvania Hit-And-Run Injuring Elderly Woman Maryland Driver Charged In Pennsylvania Hit-And-Run Injuring Elderly Woman
Maryland Driver Charged In Pennsylvania Hit-And-Run Injuring Elderly Woman A Maryland driver accused of hitting a 75-year-old woman and a dog with his car before fleeing the scene has turned himself in, Manheim Township Police announced on Thursday, Dec. 5. John Paul Michels, 39, surrendered to authorities following an October 21, 2024, incident on the 100 block of River Drive in Lancaster Township. According to police, Michels allegedly struck the elderly pedestrian and a dog being walked by the victim's friend at approximately 9:06 a.m., leaving both with serious injuries requiring hospitalization. A witness identified the vehicle as a dark four-door sedan, poli…

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by Jillian Pikora
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DC Mom Finds $50K Jackpot Hiding In Forgotten Maryland Lottery Ticket DC Mom Finds $50K Jackpot Hiding In Forgotten Maryland Lottery Ticket
DC Mom Finds $50K Jackpot Hiding In Forgotten Maryland Lottery Ticket A Washington, DC woman struck gold in the unlikeliest of places—a scratch-off ticket she forgot about for several weeks. The longtime Maryland Lottery player picked up the $50,000 Cash instant ticket on a whim at the Seat Pleasant BP gas station on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway while she was on her way to a hair appointment with her college-age daughter and snagged the $20 scratch-off. Weeks later, while off duty from her job as a social worker, the DC native finally decided to check her ticket, where a quick scan at a Maryland Lottery retailer revealed the life-changing $50,000 top prize.…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Maryland-Based Marriott Announces Plans To Lay Off Over 800 Employees Maryland-Based Marriott Announces Plans To Lay Off Over 800 Employees
Maryland-Based Marriott Announces Plans To Lay Off Over 800 Employees Global hotel chain Marriott International is planning to lay off hundreds of employees by the start of the new year. According to a Maryland Work Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing, the company, based in Bethesda, listed 833 people slated to lose their jobs by Wednesday, Jan. 3. Despite the development, Chief Executive Officer Anthony Capuano said business is solid. "Our business momentum is excellent, and as a company that embraces change, we continue to evolve our business to support our global growth," Capuano said in a third-quarter earnings call late last month,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Maryland Hits Powerball Hat Trick With Trio Of $50K Winning Tickets Sold At Area Stores Maryland Hits Powerball Hat Trick With Trio Of $50K Winning Tickets Sold At Area Stores
Maryland Hits Powerball Hat Trick With Trio Of $50K Winning Tickets Sold At Area Stores Talk about spreading the wealth!  Maryland saw three lucky winners each score $50,000 prizes in the latest Powerball drawing on Monday, Dec. 2, making for some very happy holidays. The third-tier winning tickets were sold in Takoma Park, Pasadena, and Landover at: 7-Eleven, 900 Merrimac Drive, Takoma Park (Montgomery County); John’s Liquor & General Store, 812 Duvall Highway, Pasadena (Anne Arundel County); Landover Hills Exxon, 6579 Annapolis Road, Landover (Prince George’s County). Although no one took home the jackpot, Maryland had 9,459 winners who snagged prizes ranging fr…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination
Cucumbers, Eggs Recalled Due To Risk Of Salmonella Contamination Cucumbers distributed throughout the US and Canada and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in several states have been recalled due to the risk of Salmonella contamination. Cucumber recall SunFed Produce, LLC (SunFed) is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the implicated grower’s name “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V." The recalled cucumbers were sold between Saturday, Oct. 12, through Thursday, Nov. 26, 2024. The whole fresh America…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Jackpot Joy: Maryland Couple Cashes In Record-Breaking $2.9M Lottery Prize Jackpot Joy: Maryland Couple Cashes In Record-Breaking $2.9M Lottery Prize
Jackpot Joy: Maryland Couple Cashes In Record-Breaking $2.9M Lottery Prize A Baltimore County couple is toasting their luck after snagging an incredible $2,948,742 prize on the Maryland Lottery’s FAST PLAY game VIP Club—the largest progressive jackpot in the game’s history. The husband, a casual Lottery player, struck gold after a series of chance decisions.  While buying his usual tickets at J&S Liquors in Randallstown earlier this month, he noticed the VIP Club jackpot nearing $3 million. Encouraged by the tempting prize, he purchased a $30 ticket and won $200. Using his winnings, he decided to double down on two more VIP Club tickets and stashed them …

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by Zak Failla