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February 22, 2023

US government agency says 'no link' between dead whales and wind farm development

The Marine Mammal Commission released a statement on the recent strandings of whales along the Atlantic Coast, saying there is no evidence linking them to wind farm development.

February 20, 2023

Washington DC-area apartment building fire kills 1, displaces over 400 residents

A fire at an apartment building in Washington D.C. killed one person and critically injured another. The fire displaced over 400 residents. It also sent over a dozen people to the hospital

February 19, 2023

Maryland man arrested for allegedly raping and photographing a minor in the act: police

A Maryland man was arrested by the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office for allegedly sexually abusing and raping a minor, and now faces 32 charges.

February 19, 2023

Middle school teacher claims it's 'White supremacy' to oppose thievery: 'Burn this motherf----- to the ground'

Lane Cogdill is a Maryland teacher who believes that opposing rioting acts such stealing and property destruction can be an example of 'White supremacy.'

February 17, 2023

MD Gov. Wes Moore to require agencies to report Minority Business Enterprise data

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order that requires agencies to report data for the MBE program, which helps provide opportunities to minority-owned businesses.

February 16, 2023

UConn student who kidnapped woman, killed man with sword pleads guilty to more charges

Peter Manfredonia, 26, of Newtown, Connecticut, has pleaded guilty to murder and kidnapping charges for a 2020 crime spree that led to a multistate manhunt and his capture in Maryland.

February 15, 2023

Biden refers to Maryland’s Black governor as ‘boy’ during remarks on economy

Biden has known to use the term nonchalantly when addressing White individuals during his speeches as well.

February 15, 2023

Maryland authorities discover historic slave home near Tubman birthplace

Maryland authorities discovered a home where slaves lived near the birthplace of Harriet Tubman. Officials believe the home belonged to Jerry Manokey, a slave overseer.

February 15, 2023

Driver who fatally struck elderly couple on Election Day was under influence of alcohol: police

A Maryland man was found to have been under the influence of alcohol in connection with a fatal pedestrian collision that left an elderly couple dead on Election Day in November.

February 15, 2023

Hatchet-wielding Maryland woman arrested after striking 83-year-old woman multiple times: police

Wendy Yvette Shabazz, 54, was arrested Tuesday after she allegedly attacked an 83-year-old woman with a hatchet outside the victim's residence in Laurel, Maryland.