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Maryland weather: Warm and sunny Tuesday, chance of showers overnight in Baltimore area
Warming up from a late-April frost advisory, temperatures are expected to reach the 70s Tuesday amid sunshine in the Baltimore area. A frost advisory was in place across most of Maryland until 8 a.m. Tuesday due to overnight temperatures as low as 34 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Sunny weather is expected as the frost thaws. A high of 73 is forecast for Baltimore’s Inner ...
Baltimore County cracking down on drivers to protect pedestrians, bikers in 'Look Alive' campaign
BALTIMORE -- If you are racing to school or work in Baltimore County, you may end your morning commute with a ticket.Far too often, people have become victims of crashes when they are just trying to cross the street.That's why Baltimore County is kicking off its Look Alive campaign Monday. The goal is to raise awareness about the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists by ticketing unsafe drivers. Starting Monday, there will be more police in Baltimore County ready to ticket drivers.Last year, 77 people were killed by cars while walking in the Baltimore region. That's almost half of the pedestrian killings...
Carroll Humane Society needs donations for Taneytown animals displaced in fire
A Tuesday morning house fire on Fairview Avenue in Taneytown has resulted in 32 animals — including dogs, rabbits and a hedgehog — being displaced. The Humane Society of Carroll County is housing the animals and asking the public for assistance in caring for them. The fire originated in the house’s kitchen on Tuesday morning, according to the Taneytown Police Department. Animal rescue and ...
Crash involving fuel truck reported in West Manheim Township
PARKVILLE, Pa. — A two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheel fuel truck and an SUV was reported in York County. Crews were called to the 1700 block of Baltimore Pike between Pumping Station Road and Simpson Drive in West Manheim Township just before 11:15 a.m. According to York County dispatch,...
Out and About (Sort of): Good Deed, Awful Behavior by Howard Freedlander
When Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the Berkeley School of Law and a strong advocate of free speech, invited sixty graduating students to his home, one of them rewarded his and his wife’s kindness with appalling behavior. Using her own microphone in Chemerinsky’s backyard to plead the plight of Palestinians, she and ten other students showed utter disregard for the dean’s hospitality.
Two Vehicles, House In Carroll County Damaged By Fire
Fire at 1601 Heather Heights, Eldersburg, Md (Photo from Md. State Fire Marshal’s Office) Eldersburg, Md (KM) A vehicle fire and house fire in Carroll County on Sunday afternoon are being labeled accidental. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says just before 1:00 PM, fire fighters were dispatched to...
Construction has begun on the first American high speed rail system
Columbia cancels in-person classes after some students say they don't feel safe. NPR's A Martinez speaks to Debbie Becher, associate professor at Barnard College, about a wave of protests on college campuses amid growing tensions on campuses over Israel's war in Gaza. Through genetics, researchers track ancestors of unknown enslaved...
Carroll County Farm Museum elicits help from Williamsburg textile experts to identify artifacts
Six women with a shared passion for history came together this week at the Carroll County Farm Museum to assess antique textiles. As clothing, hand towels, horse apparel, and various other items were delicately removed from boxes, each textile sparked delight and discussion among the group. Elaine Shirley, of New Windsor, 65, who has served as the museum’s curator for about a year, said ...
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