Medley Brings 20 Years of Coaching Experience to CSM Volleyball
LA PLATA — The College of Southern Maryland Athletics Department has hired Frank Medley as the new head coach of the Hawks Volleyball program. Medley bring...
Jun 18, 2026Open source
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Former Collegiate Player and Coach Joins CSM Athletics Leadership
LA PLATA — The College of Southern Maryland Athletics Department has hired Thomas Wasley as the new head coach of the Women’s Soccer program. Wasley brin...
Jun 18, 2026Open source
CSM Nursing Students Complete Program With Traditional Pinning
LA PLATA — The College of Southern Maryland held its Nursing Recognition Ceremony on May 14 to honor 45 graduates as they enter the nursing profession. Car...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Liberty Tree Ceremony at Janes Island State Park
SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. – A ceremony was held today to welcome a new sapling, a descendant of the original Maryland Liberty Tree, to Janes Island State Park i...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Roots of Liberty Tree live on in gifts and a gavel tied to Old Senate Chamber
Maryland’s last Liberty Tree fell in 1999, but its preserved roots live on in Revolutionary lore—turned into keepsakes from crosses for Pope Francis...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
Mindy Basara
Mindy Basara is a Specialty Reporter at WBAL-TV, covering cutting-edge medical stories and contributing to "Maryland Peace of Mind" coverage, exploring issue
Jun 30, 2026Open source
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Lusby man arrested, faces child porn charges in Harford County: police
Jurel Daquone Leo Bowman, of Lusby, Maryland, was charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Questions about Wes Moore’s promises spread beyond military record
As Gov. Wes Moore takes the national stage with a speech on America’s 250th birthday, he faces a growing list of questions in Maryland over whether his ...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
What will weather look like during Fourth of July weekend in Maryland?
No doubt it will be hot this Fourth of July weekend, with temperatures well above normal to start the holiday as a heat wave sticks over Maryland. But rain c...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Weather Alert: Brace for 110°+ heat index Friday, then July 4 storms in DC area
An extreme heat warning has been issued for D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia, and storms are likely on July 4.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Boil water advisory issued for parts of Prince George's County
WSSC Water issued a boil water advisory for parts of Prince George's County, Maryland, after a 16-inch water main broke in Clinton on Thursday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Local Maryland governments pause data center development
Frederick and Montgomery counties put six-month pauses on data center development, while Prince George's County is considering a two-year moratorium.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Update: 4-alarm fire spreads to 6 row homes
A four-alarm fire Thursday afternoon on Clayton Road near Maryland Avenue displaced about 20 people living in six row homes.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Active house fire in Wilmington ties up Maryland Ave
Fire crews are currently working to extinguish a blaze on the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Moquett’s Hymn wins storied Maryland Dash
Like Maryland racing itself, the Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash has seen better days.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Extreme Heat Warning with triple-digit temps across Maryland
An extreme heat warning starts Thursday as it gets hotter and the humidity increases in Baltimore.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Maryland’s first ‘human composting’ facility is open for business
Maryland's first 'human composting' facility is turning human remains into soil, considered a greener alternative to cremation or traditional burial
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Marion Station Man Killed in Worcester Co. Crash
WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. – The Maryland State Police and the Pocomoke City Police Department are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Baltimore City and Maryland State invest in redeveloping vacant homes
Secretary of Housing and Community Development Jake Day said that the state invested nearly 4.5 million dollars into Reinvest Baltimore.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Maryland AG raises environmental concerns over proposed Hagerstown ICE facility
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is urging ICE to pause plans for a proposed Hagerstown detention facility, citing environmental concerns and ongoing...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Maryland Counties Building Police Surveillance Hubs
While police tout the centers for effectiveness in proactive policing, some experts warn that the technology could invade residents’ privacy and lead to mi...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Popular Food Hall To Host 2 MD Grand Openings This Month
The Wonder food hall will be hosting two grand openings in Maryland's Glen Burnie and Bowie communities this month.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Montgomery County, Maryland issues 5-day heat emergency for holiday weekend
Montgomery County officials have issued an extended heat emergency warning from Wednesday evening through Monday morning due to a dangerous holiday weekend h...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Cecil County's voter turnout was the lowest in the state
ELKTON — Cecil County’s voter turnout in last week’s primary election was the lowest among Maryland’s 23 counties and also lower than the turnout in...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
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Lusby man arrested, faces child porn charges in Harford County: police
Jurel Daquone Leo Bowman, of Lusby, Maryland, was charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Questions about Wes Moore’s promises spread beyond military record
As Gov. Wes Moore takes the national stage with a speech on America’s 250th birthday, he faces a growing list of questions in Maryland over whether his ...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
What will weather look like during Fourth of July weekend in Maryland?
No doubt it will be hot this Fourth of July weekend, with temperatures well above normal to start the holiday as a heat wave sticks over Maryland. But rain c...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Weather Alert: Brace for 110°+ heat index Friday, then July 4 storms in DC area
An extreme heat warning has been issued for D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia, and storms are likely on July 4.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Boil water advisory issued for parts of Prince George's County
WSSC Water issued a boil water advisory for parts of Prince George's County, Maryland, after a 16-inch water main broke in Clinton on Thursday.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Local Maryland governments pause data center development
Frederick and Montgomery counties put six-month pauses on data center development, while Prince George's County is considering a two-year moratorium.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Update: 4-alarm fire spreads to 6 row homes
A four-alarm fire Thursday afternoon on Clayton Road near Maryland Avenue displaced about 20 people living in six row homes.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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