» Prosecution Says Shooting Victim, ‘Has no Reason to Lie’
The trial of Oba-Cinque Mitchiner, 40, concluded March 18 with closing statements presented before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Dana M. Middleton. Mitchiner is charged with several counts of assault, handgun use and the attempted murder of his girlfriend last May. Shortly before 2 a.m. on May 4, 2025, officers...
📅 Chesapeake Oyster Week Kicks Off March 20 in Halethorpe
The 2026 Chesapeake Oyster Week begins with a kickoff celebration on Friday, March 20 at 4:00 PM at Guinness Open Gate Brewery (5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe). Maryland Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks, Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz, and Oyster Recovery Partnership Executive Director Ward Slacum will...
Delegates push for new highway ramp in White Marsh
WHITE MARSH, MD—Maryland state delegates representing District 7A are calling for federal assistance to construct a new highway ramp they say will alleviate chronic traffic congestion and improve emergency response times in the White Marsh area. Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga announced their support for a...
» Murder, Shooting Trial Postponed After Defendant Dismisses Counsel
A 31-year-old man charged in a fatal double shooting from last January is set to return to court next week to discuss potential trial dates after dismissing his defense attorney on March 17. Darren Tomlinson is charged with two counts of murder in the shooting death of 43-year-old Hassan Howard...
This No-Frills Maryland Crab House Has Been Steaming Perfection Since 1950
Some restaurants whisper their excellence, while others just let the smell of Old Bay and steamed crabs do the talking. Schultz’s Crab House in Essex has been doing exactly that for over seven decades, and if you haven’t been there yet, you’re missing out on one of Maryland’s most authentic crab-cracking experiences.
Historic East Towson of Baltimore County residents fight to protect last remaining wetlands
Construction at East Towson’s Red Maple Place has been halted after the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) found the site in violation of state permits. Residents say the development threatens the neighborhood’s last forest and wetlands, which they have fought to protect for nearly a decade. The...
Villages at Sawmill Creek Moves Forward in Glen Burnie
Anne Arundel County has officially set a long underused slice of Glen Burnie on a new path, after an agreement that took effect on March 11 shifted the county-owned 13-acre property at 7409 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard into private redevelopment as the Villages at Sawmill Creek. The plan would swap out existing...
Police searching for missing man last seen in Middle River area
UPDATE: Deodat Persaud has been located. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing person. Deodat Persaud, 64, is approximately 5’05” tall and weighs 200 pounds. He was last seen on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in the Middle River area wearing a blue and gray hooded...
Le Jardin Rosé Leaving Old Ellicott City Main Street
Le Jardin Rosé Bistro & Cafe is packing up its spot on Old Ellicott City’s Main Street, with plans to close at the end of March and reopen somewhere else. The owners have not yet said where that will be, only that the move will mean leaving their current storefront at 8006 Main Street in the town’s historic district.
Baltimore man charged with attempted murder after shooting
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A 35-year-old Baltimore man has been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder in connection with a February shooting in North Baltimore that left a 28-year-old man wounded, police said. Detectives arrested Othneil Carr Jr. of Baltimore in reference to a shooting that occurred Feb....
