Generous donors arrange dignified funeral for 9 homeless New Yorkers who froze to death
The unclaimed bodies of nine homeless people who froze to death on the city’s streets last winter will finally get a proper funeral and a permanent resting place, thanks to a group of generous New Yorkers. The nine were among 18 homeless people found dead outside during last winter’s brutal cold stretch when temperatures plunged as low as 3 degrees. While relatives claimed the remains of half of the victims, the other bodies were headed for burial on Hart Island, the city’s Potter’s Field off th
State gives barn owls new nest after callous workers destroyed old one on NYC...
These owls got some new digs. A group of barn owls who’s nest in Manhattan was recently torn apart by a construction crew — enraging locals and sparking a state probe — have been given a new home. The state Department of Environmental Conservation on Saturday said they erected a new nesting area for the clan after the careless demolition of their former digs, which were in a water tower on top of a building on West 75th Street and Central Park West. Construction crews demolished a barn owl nest
Huge crowds gather in Salem to celebrate Halloween
SALEM, MASS. (WHDH) - Huge crowds of people, many in costumes, flocked to Salem to take in the city’s Halloween festivities on Saturday. The Witch City is celebrating its 400th anniversary this year and officials are asking everyone to plan ahead. It’s expected to be a busy weekend for the city’s haunted happenings, with thousands expected to visit the area for the holiday.
Polar Vortex Splits in Two Next Week Setting Up Colder Air for Baltimore, Annapolis,...
BALTIMORE — The polar vortex is expected to split into two pieces early next week, one over Canada and one over Siberia. All 50 European model members now show the vortex winds flipping direction by November 14. That would be a record-early stratospheric warming, about two weeks ahead of the old November 28 record. For Maryland, the change could set the stage for colder air by late November and early December.
Federal Hill residents push for answers on traffic safety after crash
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A car went airborne after crashing through a barrier and down a steep hill by Federal Hill Park, heightening concerns about dangerous driving in the neighborhood. Early Saturday morning, residents say a car sped down Warren Avenue, broke through a fence that was just completed on...
Heavy Storms With Frequent Lightning Move Through Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile Tuesday Night...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Heavy storms could rumble out of Mississippi and into Alabama on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, November 3 and 4. The latest European model lightning data shows storms crossing the state from west to east overnight. Rain looks likely from Tuesday night through Wednesday. A major severe weather risk is not expected at this time.
Samford beats Wofford 10-9 with a walk-off field goal
What was the distance of Ty Ippolito's game-winning field goal?. Why did Samford improve their Southern Conference record to 3-3? Samford junior place-kicker Ty Ippolito kicked a 44-yard field goal as time expired to give the Bulldog football team a thrilling 10-9 win over Wofford Saturday evening at Pete Hanna Stadium.
Maryland MVA to close branch offices and emissions stations for upcoming November holidays
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — All Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration branch offices and full-service Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program stations will close for two upcoming holidays in November. The agency announced Thursday that locations will close Tuesday, Nov. 3, in observance of Election Day, and will reopen for normal operations Wednesday, Nov. 4. Offices and emissions testing […]
Georgia draws Ole Miss in Week 10 with a thrilling game time
Georgia and Ole Miss were given one of the most exciting game times of the season for their showdown next week.
IKEA Location in Maryland Has Permanently Closed
IKEA’s Plan and Order with Pickup location in Annapolis has now permanently closed, marking the second of three IKEA locations in the DMV scheduled to shut down this fall. The Annapolis location closed on October 30, following the closure of IKEA’s Georgetown location on October 18. The company’s Fairfax location is scheduled to close November 30. IKEA’s full-size College Park store and its Plan and Order location at Rio in Gaithersburg will remain open.

















