ABERDEEN, Maryland— Four people are dead, including the suspect, in a mass shooting at a Rite Aid distribution center Thursday morning in Aberdeen. Three others were injured. Police say the gun used in the attack, a 9-mm Glock handgun, was registered to the suspect. Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler told reporters no shots were fired by law enforcement. It’s the third mass shooting in as many years in Harford County.
Surprise! The Equal Rights Amendment is back
The Equal Rights Amendment is making a surprising come-back, with a new campaign to promote its ratification in Virginia.
In wake of player’s death, area high schools remain vigilant against heatstroke
WASHINGTON – University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair’s death in June brought plenty of public attention to heatstroke, and it’s making local high school athletics officials and coaches strengthen their efforts to keep student athletes safe in the heat.…
Department of Transportation and Maryland Food Bank join forces to fight hunger
Fighting hunger is a year-round effort. The Maryland Food Bank estimates 1-in-9 state residents often don’t know where their next meal will come from. But throughout September the Food Bank gets some extra statewide help when it teams up with the Maryland Department of Transportation for a month-long food drive.
The Washington Bullpen, Episode 1
WASHINGTON – “The Washington Bullpen” podcast has returned! This week, host Jarod Golub discusses the developments in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, the Senate hearings on Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court and the anonymous op-ed about the Trump…
Ellicott City mitigation plan met with flood of opinions
ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland — Opinions are flowing in divergent directions over a five-year flood mitigation plan for Ellicott City, Maryland, that Howard County officials announced last week. The county’s proposal includes razing a row of 10 tall, brick row buildings…
Hurricane Florence becomes Category 2 storm as it approaches East Coast
Hurricane Florence downgraded to a Category 2 threat as it approached land, but experts say it could still be as dangerous as a Category 5.
Local shelter helps with relocation of pets in path of Hurricane Florence
WASHINGTON—Shelter animals now in the path of Hurricane Florence are being relocated to other facilities along the East Coast, including one Washington shelter. Shelter officials say that moving the animals keeps them out of harm’s way and frees up space for pets that become separated from their families as a result of major storms like Hurricane Florence.
Competing in ‘Ninja Warrior’ can lead to success and a lot of attention
It was 5 a.m. when Geoff Britten grabbed the thick red rope that hung from the top of the metal structure that was Mt. Midoriyama, his eyes looking skyward at the prize. He had been competing all evening, and the…
Annapolis prepares for Hurricane Florence
As Hurricane Florence nears the shores of the United States, Annapolis braces for the effects from the storm. A city with experience dealing with floods in the past, Annapolis prepares for the potential damage that could occur.