Rabid Raccoon Sparks Health Warning In Maryland After Testing Positive Near Homes Rabid Raccoon Sparks Health Warning In Maryland After Testing Positive Near Homes Rabid Raccoon Sparks Health Warning In Maryland After Testing Positive Near Homes
Rabid Raccoon Sparks Health Warning In Maryland After Testing Positive Near Homes A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Maryland, prompting a warning from health officials for anyone who may have come into contact with the infected animal. The Charles County Department of Health confirmed that the raccoon tested positive on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the area of Poplar Hill Road and Breconridge Drive in Waldorf. Health officials are urging anyone who recently had contact with a raccoon in that area, or whose pet may have encountered one, to contact the department immediately at 301-609-6768. Rabies is a potentially fatal viral disease that can spread to humans and anima…

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Look Up: Police Drones Are Coming To Busy Maryland Shopping District Just In Time For Holidays Look Up: Police Drones Are Coming To Busy Maryland Shopping District Just In Time For Holidays Look Up: Police Drones Are Coming To Busy Maryland Shopping District Just In Time For Holidays
Look Up: Police Drones Are Coming To Busy Maryland Shopping District Just In Time For Holidays Shoppers in one Maryland community may soon notice something unusual flying overhead as police prepare to deploy a new crime-fighting tool just in time for the holiday rush. The Anne Arundel County Police Department will launch a drone pilot program on Wednesday, Nov. 11, providing aerial support around Waugh Chapel Towne Centre, the Route 3 commercial corridor, and nearby neighborhoods in Gambrills, Odenton, and Crofton. The compact, unmanned aircraft will operate from an automated docking station near Evergreen Road and Waugh Chapel Way, where it can launch in response to emergency calls …
From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: PG County Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: PG County Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: PG County Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future
From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: PG County Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future A Maryland teenager who graduated at the top of her high school class and earned a full scholarship to college is now facing a future far different from the one she spent years working toward. Maria Flores Garcia, 19, was detained alongside her mother during a scheduled immigration check-in in Baltimore before both were transferred to an ICE facility in Louisiana, according to loved ones. Flores Garcia, the 2026 valedictorian at Parkdale High School in Prince George’s County, is now a freshman at the University of Maryland, pursuing a future in public health. Her boyfriend, Cesar Saavedra,…
PG County House Fire Sends Flames Shooting Through Roof, Displaces Six: (PHOTOS) PG County House Fire Sends Flames Shooting Through Roof, Displaces Six: (PHOTOS) PG County House Fire Sends Flames Shooting Through Roof, Displaces Six: (PHOTOS)
PG County House Fire Sends Flames Shooting Through Roof, Displaces Six: (Photos) Flames lit up the night sky as a raging fire tore through a Maryland home, sending thick smoke pouring from the roof. Six people, including a child, were displaced by the blaze, which broke out in the 2500 block of Red Cedar Drive in Woodmore at approximately 7:17 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, according to the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department. Firefighters arrived to find flames shooting through the roof of the two-story, single-family home, prompting crews to battle the blaze as it spread through the structure. Photos shared by the department show towering flames engulfing a portion…
Two Inmates Eyed As Suspects After Prisoner Dies Inside Maryland Max-Security Prison (UPDATED) Two Inmates Eyed As Suspects After Prisoner Dies Inside Maryland Max-Security Prison (UPDATED) Two Inmates Eyed As Suspects After Prisoner Dies Inside Maryland Max-Security Prison (UPDATED)
Two Inmates Eyed As Suspects After Prisoner Dies Inside Maryland Max-Security Prison (Updated) Two inmates have been identified as suspects in the death of a fellow prisoner at a Maryland correctional facility, prompting a State Police investigation late Monday night. The inmate was pronounced dead by emergency medical services personnel at North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland, according to Maryland State Police on Tuesday, Nov. 10. His identity is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin. Neither suspect has been charged or publicly identified. Shortly before midnight on Monday, Nov. 9, the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was contacted by investiga…

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MD's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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Firefighters Battle Virginia House Fire From Above As Smoke Billows Over Neighborhood Firefighters Battle Virginia House Fire From Above As Smoke Billows Over Neighborhood Firefighters Battle Virginia House Fire From Above As Smoke Billows Over Neighborhood
Firefighters Battle Virginia House Fire From Above As Smoke Billows Over Neighborhood A Virginia family was already safely outside when firefighters arrived to find smoke pouring from their home and flames threatening to consume part of the roof. Firefighters were called to the 100 block of East Meadowland Lane in Sterling on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 10, where they encountered a house fire that prompted a large emergency response, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. Crews arrived to find flames and smoke coming from the home, prompting officials to request a Rapid Intervention Taskforce to bring additional resources to the scene. Photos shared by the department show…

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Children's Clothing Chain With MD Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales Children's Clothing Chain With MD Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales Children's Clothing Chain With MD Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales
Children's Clothing Chain With MD Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales A popular children's clothing retailer with hundreds of stores nationwide has filed for bankruptcy as it struggles with declining sales and growing debt. The Children's Place announced its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in a news release on Sunday, Nov. 8. The Secaucus, New Jersey-based company is seeking a buyer for nearly all its assets while trying to keep its business operating. The retailer operates 514 stores across North America under its brands The Children's Place and Gymboree. It has more than 140 locations across the Northeast. All stores and online shopping sites remain open…

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Children's Clothing Chain With MD Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales Children's Clothing Chain With MD Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales Children's Clothing Chain With MD Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales
Children's Clothing Chain With MD Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales A popular children's clothing retailer with hundreds of stores nationwide has filed for bankruptcy as it struggles with declining sales and growing debt. The Children's Place announced its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in a news release on Sunday, Nov. 8. The Secaucus, New Jersey-based company is seeking a buyer for nearly all its assets while trying to keep its business operating. The retailer operates 514 stores across North America under its brands The Children's Place and Gymboree. It has more than 140 locations across the Northeast. All stores and online shopping sites remain open…

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Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday bargains can come with a hidden cost, and scammers are counting on the seasonal rush to keep shoppers from looking closely. The FBI and Better Business Bureau warn that fraudulent offers, urgent messages, and convincing impersonators can put money and personal information at risk. The FBI says non-payment and non-delivery scams caused more than $503 million in reported losses in 2025. Those figures cover the full year, not just holiday shopping. In non-delivery scams, buyers pay for merchandise that never arrives. Non-payment scams target sellers who ship goods but never receive pa…