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New CCTV image of missing man believed to be travelling on foot in West Cork
Update: Jean-Baptiste has been found safe and well. A fresh witness appeal has been launched for a missing 20-year-old in West Cork as it's now believed he is travelling on foot. In a new appeal on social media, the Cork West Civil Defence group...

Fake Fall Continues In Maryland This Weekend; Back To The Heat Next Week
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Temps staying below average this weekend. Highs in the 80s once again on Saturday. We haven't been feeling very "August-like" this month. The humidity will not be prevalent until the middle of next week, so enjoy the dry air!...

Bullets over Broadway: Two innocent bystanders, including tourist, shot in Times Square after fight
A tourist was among the three people shot in Times Square early Saturday, the victims told The Post. The 17-year-old gunman was inside the restaurant Raising Cane on Broadway when he got into an argument with a Citibike rider just after 1 a.m. and...

BMW Championship picks 2025: Our PGA pro loves Rory McIlroy’s strategy this week
We have some great intel this week at Caves Valley. Keith Stewart, CEO of Read the Line and a member of our Golf Digest betting panel, travels to all the big PGA Tour events—getting boots-on-the-ground insights into how the players are prepping...

The Oldest Airport Still Used By Travelers
According to data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), air traffic controllers manage approximately 44,000 flights daily, with over three million passengers traveling throughout the United States each day. At any given time, 5,500...

Maryland’s tax-free week returns August 10-16
MARYLAND - Maryland shoppers will get a break at the register starting Sunday, August 10, as the state’s annual Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week returns through Saturday, August 16, 2025. What we know: During the week-long event, Maryland’s 6% sales...

A New Hanover beach town ranks among places 'perfect for summer'
Carolina Beach ranks 12th on Love Exploring's list of best East Coast beach towns. The travel magazine highlighted Carolina Beach's surfing and boardwalk attractions. Another North Carolina town, Edenton, also made the list at number 28....

Maryland DNR Fishing Report – August 7
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The summer fun continues across Maryland, as the White Marlin Open in Ocean City has begun and is attracting anglers from many distant ports. Many anglers are also seeking out more local and satisfying fishing such as Chesapeake...
Snapshot of Baltimore summer at Riverside Pool
Summer is well underway and people are flocking to public pools to kick back and cool off. Baltimore City’s Recreation and Parks Department operates 19 public pools through the city — all accessible for free by signing up for a BCRP Civic Rec...
11 Best Beaches to Visit on the East Coast of the USA
Let’s settle this once and for all: the East Coast doesn’t just have beaches, it has personalities. While our West Coast friends are busy perfecting their sunset selfies, we’ve got centuries of maritime history, lobster rolls that’ll make you...

Add Your Digital ID to Apple Wallet for Hassle-Free Travel
Traveling can be a hassle, especially when it comes to airport security. Apple is aiming to alleviate some of that stress with its new digital ID feature, now available in select states. You can seamlessly add your driver’s license or state ID to...

Traveling across country? Try high-speed train route
AmeriStarRail has proposed a new privately funded transcontinental train route connecting Los Angeles and New York City. The proposed route, called the Transcontinental Chief, would pass through Kingman, Flagstaff and Winslow. The target...

Maryland Fishing Report for Thursday, August 7,2025
The summer fun continues across Maryland, as the White Marlin Open in Ocean City has begun and is attracting anglers from many distant ports. Many anglers are also seeking out more local and satisfying fishing such as Chesapeake Channa, AKA...

Maryland Sees Gas Price Hike, Below 2024 Peak
Gas prices in Maryland ticked upward in the week ending August 4, 2025, with the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline reaching $3.19, a 9-cent increase from the previous week, according to data from AAA. This 2.8% rise reflects a broader...

Maryland commits $11M to flood protection, habitat restoration in South Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Maryland Department of the Environment announced Wednesday that the state will provide up to $11 million in funding for a major flood resilience and habitat restoration project in South Baltimore, aiming to strengthen...

Maryland boat lands namesake fish at White Marlin Open, now in lead for $4.2 million top prize
The first qualifying white marlin hit the scales on Wednesday afternoon at the White Marlin Open and upended the leaderboards at the lucrative tournament in Ocean City, Maryland. Billfisher, a boat based in Ocean City, brought in a white marlin...

Montgomery County man's first time fishing ends with record-setting catch in Maryland
A Gilbertsville man who went fishing for the first time last month in Maryland walked away with a state record after he caught a 21.3-pound blueline tilefish during a charter trip, officials with the state's Department of Natural Resources said....
MARYLAND NEWS – Maryland’s tax-free week begins on Sunday, offering relief on clothes, backpacks, and appliances
Ananya Roy, News Writer Starting on Sunday, Maryland shoppers can skip the 6% sales tax on select items as the state’s Tax-Free Week gets underway. The promotion covers clothing and shoes under $100, along with up to $40 toward backpacks, just in...

Baltimore Is Latest Airport to Deploy Autonomous Wheelchairs
Autonomous technology is expanding to airports, helping passengers with limited mobility get to their gates on time and independently. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the latest such facility to introduce...

Baltimore spends $26K to send 13 more employees to Ocean City conference
Baltimore's spending board approved nearly $26,000 in travel requests for 13 more employees to attend next week’s political conference in Ocean City. Originally Published: August 6, 2025 at 10:35 AM EDT