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Olympic great and Baltimore native, Michael Phelps, will be inducted into the 2022 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame on June 24.
Dubbed the world's fastest eater, Joey Chestnut recently stopped by Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore.
The Target retail chain — which has 60 locations in Virginia — is cutting prices on extra inventory as the habits of customers change.
The Target retail chain — which has 40 locations in Maryland — is cutting prices on extra inventory as the habits of customers change.
The Target retail chain — which has 126 locations in Florida — is cutting prices on extra inventory as the habits of customers change.
The six Haitian delegation members were last seen Monday afternoon, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
The carjacking happened in the 900 block of Niagra Court in Lansdowne, according to Baltimore County police.
Bruno, a chocolate Lab, was rescued shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine. He is now the newest member of the Fort Myers Police Department.
Logan Kurhmann, 24 of Essex caught the giant fish while bass fishing in the Susquehanna Flats area of the Chesapeake Bay.
Melanie’s at Griffith’s Tavern in Baltimore recently caught the attention of Hollywood actress Melanie Griffith.
Neal Patrick Garith, 39, of Baltimore is also facing charges in Oklahoma, Maryland State Police said.
Baker Fire Chief Brian Keith Easterling has been charged with premeditated murder, according to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office.
The Florida toddler's mother has been charged with manslaughter by culpable negligence and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The 51 Kohl's stores in Florida may be in store for a change. The brand is currently in exclusive negotiations with a potential new owner.
About 43% of all confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland since January 2021 have been among fully vaccinated people, state officials said.
Athumani Brown, a 7th-grade student, died during a field trip last Wednesday after a "significant medical event," school officials said.
Certified teachers in Florida can visit SeaWorld Orlando as much as they want through Aug. 31, 2022.
Rising inflation is forcing many Floridians to cut back on food, travel and entertainment, a Florida Atlantic University survey reveals.
West Palm Beach police said the teen was arrested in Canada.
According to Maryland State Police, Sean Casey Pierce's infant son died from "blunt force trauma." He currently remains behind bars.
