Re-drawing congressional district lines in Maryland is usually tied to the US Census, which means a new district map is not due until 2030. However, Governor Moore’s move to have new districts drawn mid-cycle has met with mixed reviews. Local historian Al Feldstein shared with WCBC that the 2010 redistricting affected a major change in District 6, causing the loss of a representative who had been in office for 20 years…     “As a result, eventually, I think over 700,000 people were moved around. They lost part of Carroll, par of Frederick, added in part of Montgomery County. And…

Cumberland residents may soon see new procedures put in place to deal with code enforcement issues.  The city’s department of Community Development is working on revising procedures to shorten the time between complaints and resolution from months to weeks.  Abatement issues include high grass, junk and debris, and properties unfit for habitation. Mayor Ray Morriss said the revision to the timeline allows the city to act faster…     “When you’re informed of the issue, you’ll have seven days to correct. If you haven’t done it in seven days, then we’ll go ahead and abate the property. If that means…

On November 6, 2025, the Cumberland Police Department served two criminal summonses on Timothy Mejias following separate theft investigations at a store located in the 400 block of Virginia Avenue. The incidents occurred on November 5 and November 6, 2025. On both occasions, Mejias allegedly concealed several items on his person and left the business without paying for them. After reviewing security footage, officers were able to positively identify Mejias as the suspect. Charges were filed with the Allegany County Commissioner’s Office, which issued criminal summonses in connection with both cases. Arrest:  Timothy Mejias, Age 38, Cumberland, Maryland Charge: Theft-…

Allegany County Public Schools Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D. announced today that Danny Carter, principal of Mountain Ridge High School in Frostburg, has shared his decision to retire. His last day as principal is November 26.  “We wish to thank Mr. Carter for his 46 years of dedicated service to the students of Mountain Ridge, Braddock Middle, Fort Hill, and Flintstone schools. Mr. Carter is a graduate of the school system he served,” said Martirano. “We wish him all the best as he enters retirement” Martirano has appointed Kendra Kenney, Ed.D., as the incoming principal of Mountain Ridge…

Maryland officials sued the Trump administration Thursday for blocking the previously-approved construction of new FBI headquarters just outside the nation’s capital in Greenbelt.  Governor Wes Moore joined other Maryland leaders to criticize the plan to move the FBI’s headquarters several blocks from its current home in Washington to the Ronald Reagan Building complex, instead of to Greenbelt, Maryland.  The Greenbelt site had been selected by the Biden administration after years of planning.

Perhaps the most powerful national politician ever born in Maryland has announced her retirement from Congress.  Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi made the announcement Thursday.  Pelosi was born in Baltimore, the daughter of Mayor Thomas D'Alesandro.

Construction crews are beginning to drive massive cylindrical piles into the Patapsco riverbed, part of the next stage of the expedited rebuilding of Baltimore’s fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge.  The website Maryland Matters reports that if everything goes right, some of these steel piles could later form part of the new Key Bridge.

A "boil water" notice has been issued in Romney for residents of Armstrong Street and Valley Street.  Notice will be given with a change of status.

Every state has a “Slow Down, Move Over” law on the books, but a recent AAA study shows two-thirds of drivers across the nation don’t fully understand the law. Maryland requires drivers to slow down and, when possible, move over a lane for tow trucks, disabled vehicles, first responders, and law enforcement on roadsides. Doug Johnson with AAA says many times, drivers are distracted and don’t see the vehicles on the roadside…    “Stop with the distracted driving. If you have your cellphone in your hand, you’re doing it wrong. You need to put it down, throw it in the…

The long-awaited Cumberland Skate Park will have its opening day this Saturday, beginning at 11am with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Skate Park is located inside the Gene Mason Sports Complex in South Cumberland. Following the opening celebration, the park will be open for use to skate boarders and food trucks will also be on hand. Construction began at the site in April of this year. The Skate Park was designed for the city by Rampage Skateshop in Connecticut.