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As the crowded Democratic primary race for Maryland’s open U.S. Senate seat enters its final stretch, Rep. David Trone’s eye-popping self-funding total of over $57 million has raised questions about the billionaire’s motivations and ethical standards. The staggering sum, already among the largest self-funded campaigns in U.S. history, allows the wealthy businessman to dramatically outspend […]

Maryland has become the third state to outlaw controversial “do-it-yourself” rape kits. Governor Wes Moore solidified this decision in April by approving an emergency bill passed during the 2024 legislative session, which took effect immediately upon his signature. The new law prohibits companies like Leda Health from selling or distributing commercial self-administered sexual assault kits […]

Despite claims of improving conditions, the Baltimore area has suffered multiple fatalities over the past year due to reckless driving involving stolen vehicles. Just nine days into 2024, the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) informed the family of a 53-year-old man that he had tragically become the city’s latest victim, killed in a collision with a […]

On Tuesday, Unified Command announced the recovery and identification of the sixth victim from the catastrophic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Salvage teams located the victim and promptly notified the Maryland Department of State Police. Officials stated that investigators from the Maryland State Police, Maryland Transportation Authority Police, and the FBI responded to the scene […]

Unified Command is set to employ explosives this week in an effort to clear wreckage from The Dali, the vessel involved in the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Maryland Governor Wes Moore confirmed the planned use of explosives for this task during a press conference on Tuesday. Crews still aboard The Dali will shelter […]

While no longer vying for the mayor’s office, Thiru Vignarajah continues to take aim at the incumbent he sought to unseat. “I think the public needs to understand how disingenuous the mayor is,” Vignarajah stated. During a news conference on Tuesday, Vignarajah accused Mayor Brandon Scott of utilizing public funds to further his personal career […]

While casting his early ballot, Maryland Governor Wes Moore made a notable endorsement in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, but remained neutral in another hotly contested race – the Baltimore City mayoral primary. Moore voiced his support for Angela Alsobrooks, the Prince George’s County Executive, who is running against Congressman David Trone in the […]

Baltimore Police have confirmed a concerning incident in which a man was robbed by a group of juveniles outside the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Harbor East over the weekend. The incident has reignited calls for addressing juvenile crime in the city as warmer weather approaches. According to police reports, officers responded to 700 Aliceanna […]

Salvage crews within the Key Bridge Unified Command are meticulously preparing for the complex task of removing the large piece of bridge that is currently resting on top of the M/V Dali. This delicate operation requires a thorough analysis and consideration of numerous hazards and obstacles resulting from the bridge’s impact. Among the critical factors […]

An Arizona grand jury has indicted former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs, stemming from a March incident in Scottsdale, where he allegedly threatened to kill another man and displayed a gun during a dispute. The 41-year-old Suggs is facing charges of disorderly conduct involving a weapon and misdemeanor intimidation. According to the police report, the […]