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Politics
Longtime Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly Diagnosed With Cancer Days After Election
Days after being re-elected, longtime Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly announced that he has been diagnosed with esophagus cancer. The 74-year-old Democrat issued a statement on Thursday morning to his constituents advising that he has "joined the ranks of millions of Americans" while describing what steps he plans to take moving forward. Connolly has been in office since 2009, with Tuesday's win over Republican Mike Van Meter representing the beginning of his ninth term. "It was a surprise because, except for some intermittent abdominal aches and pains, I had no symptoms," he wrote. "I'…
Business
Winning $50K 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Maryland Liquor Store
No one took home the $76 million Powerball jackpot on Wednesday, but one lucky lotto player in Maryland also cashed in on a five-figure ticket sold at an area liquor store. Officials say that a third-tier winning ticket worth a $50,000 prize was sold at Kaywood Liquors on Varnum Street in Mt. Rainier, the largest win out of thousands statewide starting at $4. The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Nov. 6 were 12-17-37-58-62 with a Powerball of 04 and the Power Play multiplier was X2. It marks the 53rd third-tier Powerball winner sold in Maryland so far…
Police & Fire
Driver Fled After Smashing Van Into Home, Sparking Gas-Fed Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal
A rogue driver tried to escape after crashing a van into a Harford County home, but was ultimately apprehended after causing a gas-fed house fire on Wednesday night. First responders from the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and other surrounding agencies were called at around 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 6 to a home on Woodhome Drive when a neighbor called 911 to report a vehicle that struck the home. 11/6/2024 - 2015hrs Dwelling Fire from a 1050 (ensuing natural gas-fed fire) At 2015hrs, Bel Air VFC, along with... Posted by The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company on Thursday, November 7, 2024 Ac…
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 5 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $303M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Nov. 5 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $303 million with a $141.8 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 02-24-25-52-58 with a Mega Ball of 09 and a Megaplier of 2X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. There are …
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Nov. 6 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $75M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Nov. 6 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $75 million with a $35.4 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 12-17-37-58-62 with a Powerball of 04 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $4, w…
Police & Fire
Volunteer Soccer Coach In Maryland Accused Of Recording Underage Victim: Police
A Peeping Tom who installed recording devices in his home and filmed his underage victim without her consent has been arrested, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Nicholas Fioravanti, 42, was arrested this week following an investigation into recording devices that were found placed inside two areas of his home, including a bedroom and bathroom. At the time the devices were uncovered, the victim was underage, investigators noted. Police say that Fioravanti - a volunteer soccer coach in the Perry Hall and White Marsh area - has been charged with privilege prurien…
Police & Fire
Four From Maryland Busted After Stealing From Ace Hardware, Backing Vehicle Into Officer: PD
An officer was injured on Tuesday before a larceny suspect who targeted a hardware store in Virginia was arrested with four others from Maryland, police say. Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were called to Ace Hardware in the 10300 block of Main Street on Nov. 5, where there was a reported larceny involving a group of people. Upon arrival, they located the suspects in a vehicle not far from the store, prompting a traffic stop; however, when the officer approached the vehicle, police say that the driver intentionally backed into a motor officer assisting with the stop, leav…
Traffic
Nurse Shares Eery Photo Of Packed Car Morning Of I-495 Crash That Killed Her
A Massachusetts nurse who was apparently heading south for the winter was killed in a five-vehicle chain-reaction crash in Virginia. On the day that she died, Lauren Johnson-Lavender, 69, shared a Facebook photo of her family's vehicle packed and ready for what appears to be a lengthy trip out of Massachusetts. Nearly 100 people wished her safe travels. Johnson-Lavender would later be identified by investigators as the victim killed in a crash on I-495 that temporarily shut down a stretch of the interstate. Johnson-Lavender was a passenger in a Lexus that was stopped in traffic a…
Politics
'Not What We Voted For:' Kamala Harris Delivers Concession Speech After Losing To Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris has addressed the nation for the first time after losing the 2024 Presidential Election to Donald Trump at her alma mater, Howard University. "The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for not what we voted for," the vice president said. "but hear me when I say the light of America’s promise will always burn bright." Harris urged her supporters to keep fighting before saying, "We must accept the results of this election." The veep said that she spoke to Trump and congratulated him on his victory, "and told him we will help him and h…
Weather
Rafael Becomes Hurricane With 115 MPH Winds: Future Path Has Pair Of Possibilities
Tropical Storm Rafael has now become a hurricane, with its projected path now uncertain. It made landfall in western Cuba as a major Category 3 storm in Cuba late Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 6, with life-threatening storm surge, damaging hurricane-force winds, and destructive waves reported, along with 115 mph winds. Tropical storm conditions are then possible in the Florida Keys late in the day Wednesday and Wednesday night, the National Hurricane Center said. It could then extend to areas of the southeast US toward the end of the week, on Thursday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 8. Ano…
Police & Fire
Catonsville Man Accused Of Repeatedly Pointing Gun At Driver On I-695 In Anne Arundel: State PD
A road-raging man who repeatedly pointed a gun at another driver during a dispute on I-695 in Anne Arundel County has been apprehended and is facing multiple charges, according to Maryland State Police. Catonsville resident John Lang, 32, smirked at the camera after being arrested over the weekend following a probe into multiple assaults and threats that were made on the interstate. Police say that on Sunday, Nov. 3, Lang pointed the loaded weapon at another motorist multiple times on I-695 in the area of Route 2 in Glen Burnie. At one point, it is alleged that Lang got out of his vehicle …
Police & Fire
Hunter Rescued From Remote Area In Mountain By Maryland State Police Helicopter (
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A hunter who fell out of a tree stand in West Virginia required an assist from a Maryland State Police helicopter after suffering serious injuries. At approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, the state police Aviation Command was called to a remote area in a Grant County mountain, where there was a reported injured hunter who was in a tricky location. "Due to the remote location, extended extrication time, and the nature of the hunter’s injuries," the Maryland State Police helicopter was called in to perform a hoist rescue. MSPAC rescued an injured hunter who fell from a tree stand on T…
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