Body Of Missing Swimmer Found In Potomac River, Detectives Investigating
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Montgomery County Police are investigating a drowning in the Potomac River that happened on Memorial Day. The victim has been identified as Franky Smith Gonzales Sapacio,...
View ArticleCelebrate National Lighthouse Day With Tour Of Historic Maryland Structures
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Saturday is National Lighthouse Day, but any day can be spent exploring Maryland’s dozen historic beacons of local rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. Learn the history of these...
View ArticleCoast Guard Suspends Search For Missing Fisherman
BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ) — The U.S. Coast Guard halted its search Friday for a fisherman reported missing near Cobb Island in the Potomac River. The fisherman was reported “overdue” Wednesday evening by...
View ArticleCoastal Flood Warning Still In Effect Through The Weekend
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A coastal flood warning is still in effect for parts of the Baltimore area region and the Eastern and Western shores. Coastal Flood Warnings in effect through Sunday morning. 1-2" of...
View ArticleSewage Spill Prompts Emergency Closure Of Shellfish Harvesting In Part Of...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Department of the Environment issued an emergency closure to shellfish harvesting Monday in a portion of the Potomac River off St. Mary’s County. The order applies to...
View ArticleMaryland Environmental Officials Issue Emergency Order For Potomac River...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued an emergency order to close off a portion of the Potomac River near the Virginia shoreline to shellfish harvesting following a...
View Article2 Barges Break Free In Flooding, Float Down The Potomac
WILLIAMSPORT, Md. (AP) — Two construction barges broke free from their moorings amid flooding on the Potomac River over the weekend and floated miles downstream before being snagged by underwater...
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1 Of 2 Runaway Barges Pulled From Potomac To Shore
WILLIAMSPORT, Md. (AP) — One of two construction barges that floated down the Potomac River amid flooding over the weekend was pulled to shore Thursday, according to a National Park Service official....
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