1.3 million Marylanders drove to Fourth of July destinations rather than fly, AAA reports
Millions of Americans were expected to take to the roads and skies this week to travel for Independence Day.
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Millions of Americans were expected to take to the roads and skies this week to travel for Independence Day.
The final preparations for Baltimore's Fourth of July celebrations are being made as spectators will see fireworks over the Inner Harbor Thursday night.
While you're enjoying time with family and friends, the Maryland State Police once again reminds us of the importance of making safe and wise decisions this holiday, especially if alcohol is involved.
Organizations have rallied to support south Baltimore residents reeling from the 2023 mass shooting during the annual Brooklyn Day Block Party.
The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) is preparing for an uptick of travelers venturing to their summer vacations for the Fourth of July.
Salvage crews worked for weeks to remove pieces of steel from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Now, a Maryland watchmaker plans to use some of that metal to create new timepieces.
Summer is a time for kids to be kids, enjoying the outside, pools, and playgrounds. For children battling homelessness, these opportunities could be just out of reach, but one local organization is there to help bridge that gap.
A Randallstown High School teacher will be held without bail after being accused of sexually abusing a minor, a judge ruled Monday.
AFRAM wrapped up Sunday with a day full of fun, music and a showcase of Baltimore's culture.
Maryland leaders unveiled a new online system to track sexual assault evidence kits to ensure accountability in the investigations.
A New York man is accused of cyberstalking half a dozen people in Maryland.
June 19 may be a holiday for some, but Morgan State University is educating and embodying the tradition and true-meaning of this historical day.
A vicious dog attack that killed a 54-year-old woman on Friday in West Baltimore is still being investigated.
Residents in a West Baltimore neighborhood still have questions after a woman was attacked and killed by two pit bulls Friday evening.
The jury is deliberating the fate of a man charged in the 2023 murder of an off-duty Howard County Sheriff's deputy in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood.