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Second Teen Dies After Columbia Mall Shooting, Suspect Faces New Charges: Police
A second teen victim has died after a targeted shooting outside a Columbia grocery store, and the accused gunman now faces additional charges, authorities announced.
Blake McCray, 15, of Columbia, succumbed to his injuries after spending days in critical condition following the Feb. 22 double shooting near the Lidl in the 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, according to Howard County Police.
Howard County Police Department
The suspected shooter, Emmetson Zeah, 18, of Columbia, was already charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 16-year-old Michael Robert…
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 …
Grandparents Found Dead In Maryland Home Were Killed By Grandson: Police (Updated)
A domestic-related shooting in Columbia left two family members dead and the suspected gunman in custody, Howard County police said.
Officers responded to a home in the 6300 block of Red Haven Road shortly after 3 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, after reports of gunfire.
When they arrived, police found DiAngelo Smith, 33, sitting in a vehicle outside the residence with a gun, investigators said.
He was taken into custody without incident.
Inside the home, officers discovered his grandparents, Jack Dee Stokes, 78, and Barbara Strokes, 65, dead.
Police say that detectives believe that …
Maryland Florist On 'Love Is Blind' Paves Way For Other Black Women
Had Veronica Sallee seen other women of color working as florists, she would've started her business much sooner, she says.
The Maryland event florist, 52, opened her Laurel, MD flower shop, The Blooming Bohemian, three years ago after decades of working for other people.
Thankfully, she's been blessed, she said. Beyond blessed, having had a steady flow of business since the day she opened her doors, she said.
In Fall 2023, producers from Netflix's "Love Is Blind" contacted her and asked if she would do the floral arrangements for the Washington DC-based Season 7 weddings. …
Red Lobster Suddenly Closes Dozens Of Locations Nationwide: Here's Where
Red Lobster has abruptly closed dozens of locations across the United States.
According to a Bloomberg, the fast-casual seafood restaurant has considered filing for bankruptcy.
The following locations are listed as being temporarily closed on the Red Lobster website, with some set to be auctioned off.
MD: Columbia, Laurel, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg
NJ: Ledgewood, Lawrenceville, East Brunswick, Bridgewater
PA: Erie
VA: Newport News, Williamsburg, Colonial Heights
TAGeX Brand, which bills itself as the world's largest after-marketplac…
Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills, Five Firearms Seized During Drug Bust In Maryland: Police
Thousands of fentanyl pills are off the streets after three men from the region were busted by investigators from the Prince George's County Police Department.
The lengthy Gang Unit investigation resulted in the arrest of two men from Maryland, and a third from the District, who were part of a major drug and weapon seizure, the agency announced on Thursday.
Those charged:
Dream Edwards, 26, of Columbia;
Romel Johnson, 22, of Laurel;
Michael Jordan Thompson, 34, of Washington, DC.
(left to right) Dream Edwards, Romel Johnson, Michael Jordan Thompson Prince George's County Police
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Devoted Maryland Nursing Educator Jane Solberg Dies, 33
Tributes are pouring in for Jane Jordan Solberg, a devoted nursing educator from Howard County who died Sunday, Dec. 31 at the age of 33.
Born in Georgia, Jane graduated from the McDonogh School with honors in 2008, discovering her passion for theater, singing, and dancing along the way, her obituary says.
She went on to pursue a career in nursing and eventually earned an advanced degree during the COVID pandemic.
Upon graduating, Jane taught nursing at several different institutions and was incredibly dedicated to her work.
“She loved her students, and they loved her,” reads her obituar…
