Maryland isn’t done with storms yet — here’s what the next 48 hours actually look like

Maryland isn't done with storms yet — here's what the next 48 hours actually look like

BALTIMORE, Maryland — Friday night’s storms are not the end of it. Maryland is heading into a back-to-back weather stretch that residents need to take seriously before stepping outside this weekend. Flash flooding has already been reported across Baltimore and Harford counties Friday evening. Trees are down. Storms are still moving through. They will begin … Read more

Saturday looks calm at first — but a dangerous weather shift is coming for Philadelphia

Saturday looks calm at first — but a dangerous weather shift is coming for Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Saturday morning will feel deceptively quiet. But do not let the calm fool you. As the day heats up, conditions will become dangerous. The Storm Threat Is Real — And It Builds Fast Storms will first develop west of Philadelphia during the late afternoon. From there, they will track east through the … Read more

Flash flood warning hits Butler and nearby towns — 57,000 residents and 17 schools are in the danger zone

Flash flood warning hits Butler and nearby towns — 57,000 residents and 17 schools are in the danger zone

BUTLER, Pennsylvania — A Flash Flood Warning is in effect right now, and tens of thousands of people need to pay attention. The National Weather Service has issued the warning for Butler, Saxonburg, New Bethlehem, East Brady, and Sligo — and it runs until 1:45 PM EDT this Friday, August 7. This is not a … Read more

Tens of thousands of New Jersey families lost power Friday night — here is what happened

Tens of thousands of New Jersey families lost power Friday night — here is what happened

NEWARK, New Jersey — Friday evening started like any other — until the lights went out. Strong gusty winds from a wave of scattered thunderstorms swept across New Jersey, leaving tens of thousands of residents suddenly without power in the middle of the night. It happened fast. By 5:20 p.m., more than 8,000 customers had … Read more

Houston is about to get hit with storms, dangerous heat, and something bigger coming this weekend

Houston is about to get hit with storms, dangerous heat, and something bigger coming this weekend

HOUSTON, Texas — The week is ending the way Houston summers usually do — hot, sticky, and unpredictable. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll through this afternoon as the sea breeze pushes inland. Rain chances sit around 30% for most of the area, so not every neighborhood will get wet. But the storms … Read more

Atlanta’s most politically charged bar just turned 70 — and the stories inside its walls are unlike anything you’ve heard

Atlanta's most politically charged bar just turned 70 — and the stories inside its walls are unlike anything you've heard

ATLANTA, Georgia — There are bars, and then there are places that become part of a city’s soul. Manuel’s Tavern on North Highland Avenue is the second kind. This week, the Poncey-Highland institution turned 70 — and Atlanta is celebrating like it means something. Because it does. A Three-Day Party Seven Decades in the Making … Read more

Whatcom County just lost two beloved spots — but four new ones quietly opened last month

Whatcom County just lost two beloved spots — but four new ones quietly opened last month

BELLINGHAM, Washington — July was a bittersweet month for food lovers in Whatcom County. Four new spots quietly opened their doors while two familiar favorites said goodbye — leaving regulars surprised and locals curious about what comes next. The new spots worth checking out Fika Coffee opened July 11 at 4252 Cordata Pkwy in Bellingham, … Read more

A New England coffee brand just landed in Port Charlotte — and the owner has a personal reason for being here

A New England coffee brand just landed in Port Charlotte — and the owner has a personal reason for being here

PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida — A coffee shop with deep New England roots has quietly opened its doors in Port Charlotte, and the man behind it says this one is personal. Aroma Joe’s, a beloved brand with more than 135 locations across the Northeast, is now serving customers at 16400 Franklin Ave., just off U.S. 41 … Read more