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Maryland files lawsuit against DC Water after interceptor collapse causes 'historic sewage discharge"
9+ hour, 36+ min ago (379+ words) Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, along with the Maryland Department of the Environment, filed a lawsuit Monday against DC Water. The state of Maryland is seeking penalties and damages for costs associated with contamination of the Potomac River following the…...
Maryland to add 61 "teacher coaches" to schools
6+ hour, 49+ min ago (390+ words) BALTIMORE " The state of Maryland is launching a 'major hiring campaign' to recruit 61 new teacher coaches for literacy and math, it announced Monday. According to the state, research shows teacher coaching improves quality, retention and student growth; its plan to…...
Hilltop Carryout in Glen Burnie temporarily closes to cooperate with police homicide investigation
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (207+ words) GLEN BURNIE, Md " Police are investigating a Saturday night homicide outside Hilltop carryout in Glen Burnie. Shots rang out around 9: 15pm along the 7700 block of Baltimore & Annapolis Boulevard. Anne Arundel County officers located 27-year-old Michael Joseph Hayes suffering from gunshot wounds…...
The Maryland Department of Health is trying to track down anyone potentially exposed to local measles case
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (307+ words) BALTIMORE " A Baltimore metro resident who recently traveled abroad has the measles virus, marking Maryland's first case of 2026. Now, the Maryland Department of Health is trying to track down anyone who may have been exposed. Upon return to the U. S. on…...
MLK Jr. parade, baton twirling and pet adoptions are a few things happening around town in the Weekend Planner
1+ week, 3+ day ago (392+ words) WMAR 2 News Baltimore A warm-up is on the way this weekend (hello 70s!) and we've got a few events happening around the area to check out You can send your weekend events to newsroom@wmar. com MLK Jr Parade and African…...
Maryland mother successfully advocates for new state laws to protect children with autism who wander away
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (329+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. " A mother's advocacy in Annapolis is leading to legislative changes in Maryland to protect children with developmental disabilities who wander away from home. Shari Bailey pushed a package of five bills in Annapolis to help create better outcomes when…...
Tim Hortons remains mum on opening date of first Maryland location
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (129+ words) ELDERSBURG, Md. " In April of 2025 we reported on plans for Tim Hortons, a Canadian based coffee-bakery chain, to make its Maryland debut. While we know where the first location will be, the company's been mum on when they'll officially open. 'Coming…...
Annapolis man charged with 64 felony counts of manufacturing, possessing explosives
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (128+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. " An Annapolis man faces 64 felony counts of manufacturing and possessing destructive devices. Ralston Lee Scott Wygal, 37, was arrested and charged on April 14. Federal and State authorities carried out a search and seizure warrant at Wygal's home on Blackwalnut Lane....
Maryland Army National Guard soldiers pushed to their physical limits in the Best Warrior Competition
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (404+ words) The Maryland Army National Guard is pushing soldiers to their physical and mental limits in a grueling multi-day test known as the Best Warrior Competition in Reisterstown. Maryland National Guard soldiers compete in Best Warrior Competition The competition involves running,…...
Chris Brown and Usher to bring 'The R&B Tour' to Maryland
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (288+ words) It's time to spark a new flame because Usher and Chris Brown are coming to Maryland. The tour will include a stop at Northwest Stadium in Landover, on July 10 and July 11. Chris Brown and Usher to bring 'The R&B…...