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From Calm to Chaos | Viewers share photos, videos as severe weather slams DMV
WASHINGTON — Several tornadoes were confirmed to have touched down on Wednesday wreaking havoc across the DMV. Our viewers helped us get a better sense of the impact in our area by sharing their own photos and videos. In fact, our Weather Watchers helped us confirm when tornadoes were...
Special tile mural in Sykesville includes artists from around the world
SYKESVILLE, Md. — A new addition to downtown Sykesville is connecting the community with artists from all over the world. "The sense of pride and connection is the essence of this project turned into something absolutely marvelous," said Julie Della-Maria, the executive director of Downtown Sykesville Connection. At the...
Sunday HoCo Pride celebration at Color Burst Park aims to be safe space for all
Alisha Tronetti remembers being the only member of her high school’s Gender Sexuality Alliance during her sophomore year, and having few places to explore her identity. Now as the CEO and co-chair of HoCo Pride, a nonprofit organization that hosts events and programs to support and advocate for LGBTQ+ youth in Howard County, Tronetti aims to “be the person” she wishes she had been when she was younger.
Pick-your-own strawberries kick off summer season at Baugher’s in Westminster
Pick-your-own fruit season has officially begun at Baugher’s Orchards and Farm in Westminster. Beginning with cherries, peas and strawberries in May, the season will continue with blackberries, black currents, gooseberries, peaches, plums and nectarines, July through September, and apples, pumpkins and sunflowers September through November. Grown on more than 20 acres of land, strawberries are ...
Aldermen approve amendment for Lucas Village redevelopment
A project to raze and rebuild a neighborhood in eastern Frederick took a step forward Thursday night, with a vote by the city’s aldermen to amend the city’s budget to help fund the affordable housing community. The Housing Authority of the City of Frederick sought the $1 million...
Peeping Tom dental assistant victimized dozens in Howard County, police say
BALTIMORE -- A dental assistant at a Columbia dental office has been indicted after allegedly recording inappropriate videos of women and illegally accessing private media of patients and coworkers, according to police. A 16-year-old girl reported that she spotted a man recording her over the door of a dressing room at a clothing store in The Mall at Columbia in December 2023. Delano Draine, 43, of Owings Mills, is accused of not only filming the teen but also violating the privacy of his coworkers and patients.After reviewing Draine's electronic devices, detectives found numerous upskirt and dressing room videos of at least 11...
Audit finds ‘inadequate’ payroll, controlled substance records at psychiatric hospitals
A legislative audit found that five state-run psychiatric facilities did not provide adequate recordkeeping for payroll adjustments or for disposal of some drugs. The post Audit finds ‘inadequate’ payroll, controlled substance records at psychiatric hospitals appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Environmental Probe Launched at New Windsor Demolition Site Following Contamination Findings
An environmental investigation has been initiated at a demolition site in New Windsor after tests revealed contamination, raising concerns about potential hazards to public health and the environment. The findings have prompted swift action from authorities to assess the extent of the contamination and mitigate any risks posed by the site.
Baltimore Ravens, Montgomery County high schools team-up for flag football
GERMANTOWN, Md. (DC News Now)–More girls will take to the field in the fall to play football. Seneca Valley High School hosted a couple of hundred of players for a skills camp. They will make up the teams that will compete in the first season of girls high school football in all 25 Montgomery County […]
Maryland storms left behind damage in Carroll County neighborhoods
BALTIMORE -- Carroll County had confirmed tornadoes strike in Eldersburg on Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) is investigating several storm damage sites across Maryland. There were 22 tornado warnings issued Wednesday night across the region, which is the fourth most on record for a single day for NWS Baltimore-Washington. "It was so powerful"Carroll County residents explained they saw dark skies and heard rushes of air. That's when many of them went into their basements to ride out the storm. They say they are grateful no one was hurt here, but, trees were uprooted and now lay on yards and across homes."I heard...
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