Two UMES Students Killed in Head-On Collision with Suspected Impaired Driver 2024-10-07

Two University of Maryland Eastern Shore students were killed in a car crash early Sunday morning when their vehicle was struck head-on by a suspected impaired driver. The driver and another passenger of the students' vehicle were critically injured, while the driver and passenger of the other vehicle were also hospitalized with serious injuries. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the crash.

Labor Dispute

Dockworkers Suspend Strike, Returning to Ports Across East and Gulf Coasts 2024-10-07

Longshoremen are returning to work at the Port of Baltimore and other ports from Maine to Texas, just three days after walking out on a strike that threatened to cripple the economy. The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers reached a deal to suspend their strike until January 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract. The strike had raised concerns about potential banana shortages and other supply chain disruptions.

Fire

Fire Displaces Families at Troubled Apartment Complex in Lansdowne 2024-10-06

A fire at a publicly funded apartment complex in Lansdowne, Maryland has displaced several families. The fire broke out on the second floor of the Lakeside Homes at Holiday Heights complex, injuring one resident. Residents have long complained about issues at the complex, including collapsed ceilings, pests, and lack of maintenance, leading to a lawsuit against the property management company that was later dismissed.