MOUNT AIRY, Md. (AP) — A 13-year-old boy died after he was trapped in a storm drain in Maryland during heavy rainfall and flooding on the East Coast, officials said.
Kids were playing in the rain Thursday in a common area between apartment buildings in Mount Airy, a town of about 10,000 people about 30 miles (48 kilometers) west of Baltimore, but floodwaters rushed in and the boy was swept into the pipe, according to Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company spokesman Doug Alexander.
People tried to rescue the boy, but the water pressure was too strong and kept pushing him further into the pipe, he said. After the rain slowed, they were able to free him, but it was too late, Alexander said.
More storms might bring flash and urban flooding to the northern mid-Atlantic and southern New England through Friday night, the National Weather Service warned.
Parts of the Baltimore area received 2.5 to 4 inches (6 to 10 centimeters) Thursday, according to the weather service, but isolated areas received more, including 5 inches (nearly 13 centimeters) in Mount Airy and 6 inches (15 centimeters) in Joppatowne northeast of Baltimore, where people were rescued from flooded cars.
A few areas in New York and New Jersey saw 3 inches (nearly 8 centimeters) or more of rain and one part of central Long Island reported more than 4 inches (10 centimeters), according to the weather service.
By Friday morning, subways and commuter rail routes in the New York area were running on normal schedules after some sections were inundated by floodwaters. The city’s Department of Transportation also reported that roads and highways that had been shut down due to high water Thursday were reopened.
A few dozen flights were delayed or canceled at major airports in the New York, Boston and Washington regions Friday morning, but most were running on time, according to the FlightAware tracking service.
Power remained out to thousands of homes and businesses along the Eastern Seaboard on Friday morning, including nearly 5,000 in New York, 3,800 in Virginia, 2,500 in Maryland and 2,500 in Pennsylvania, according to PowerOutage.us.
Amtrak trains between Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware, were stopped Thursday evening because of high water over the tracks, but Amtrak announced a few hours later that service had been restored and water was receding from the tracks.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and other local officials pleaded with people Thursday to stay off the roads and urged residents in basement apartments to move to higher locations as rain was expected to fall through Friday afternoon.
A woman walks in the rain next to Gramercy Park, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Hassell)
Reggie collects bikes in the rain for Citi Bike to load into a company van on 20th Street and Park Avenue South, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Hassell)
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 15, 2026--
Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, today opened its new Intuit TurboTax flagship store in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood, reimagining the future of personal and small business tax filing by combining the power of its all-in-one, agentic AI-driven consumer platform and human intelligence (HI) to deliver the ultimate done-for-you tax experience. The opening of the new Intuit TurboTax flagship store at 463 Broadway in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood marks the nationwide launch of nearly 600 Expert Office locations and 20 new TurboTax Stores, successfully completing the expansion phase initiated last year. By seamlessly merging advanced agentic AI with a network of local AI-powered human expertise, Intuit is creating a system of intelligence that anticipates consumer needs, automates the tedium of tax preparation, and gives customers the confidence they need based on their unique tax situation. Intuit’s consumer platform actively works in the filers' best interest to find them more money, easier and faster.
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“We are fundamentally redefining what it means to get taxes done by delivering a first-of-its-kind seamless integration of our digital and physical experience,” said Mark Notarainni, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Group, Intuit. “This isn’t just another tax store; it is the physical manifestation of our AI+HI strategy, a modern space where our AI and local human expertise converge to provide trusted, personalized guidance. We are providing the antidote to tax-related stress and anxiety to give filers year-round control, complete confidence, and better financial outcomes.”
The Future of Filing: Combining the Power Of Agentic AI with Local Expertise
With the opening of TurboTax stores, Intuit is fundamentally reimagining the tax landscape, creating a high-touch front door that brings digital filing and in-person expertise together in a seamless, modern experience. A distinct departure from traditional tax offices, these stores are powered by a first-of-its-kind, connected platform uniting Credit Karma and TurboTax together to support customers end to end. Tailored to filers’ unique needs, these physical locations provide them with much-needed time back and peace of mind during an overwhelming season; by eliminating manual data entry through an integrated digital-to-physical journey, Intuit ensures customers can focus on their lives with complete financial confidence.
Key components of the TurboTax store experience:
Nationwide Local Store Locations
TurboTax is strategically opening stores in key markets across the country to bring local expert assistance within reach of millions of filers. Up to 20 stores will open in advance of the tax deadline in the following metropolitan areas:
In addition to these storefronts, TurboTax has activated nearly 600 Expert offices nationwide, increasing its physical presence to offer local, face-to-face support.
Grand Opening Celebration: A Blueprint for Financial Confidence
To celebrate this shift in the tax landscape, Intuit is hosting an exclusive event tonight at the SoHo Flagship featuring Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi and Consumer Group EVP Mark Notarainni. Cultural icon Issa Rae will conduct a fireside chat, and be joined by special guests including Aaron Judge and DJ Mick. The evening will culminate with a musical performance by Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals.
Powering Prosperity: $100,000 Commitment to NYC Schools
As part of the grand opening, Intuit is reinforcing its investment in the New York community and the next generation of filers. Intuit will announce a $100,000 donation to NYCPS. This contribution provides students with the resources to develop financial literacy, capability, and confidence for personal and professional success.
TurboTax partnered with renowned architectural, design, and planning firm, Gensler on the design and architecture of its physical locations, as well as BUCK, a global creative company on the Forum's interactive content design. Leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. (JLL) is its brokerage partner.
To find an Intuit TurboTax store, or explore expert offerings, visit TurboTax.com.
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About Intuit
Intuit is the global financial technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and communities we serve. With approximately 100 million customers worldwide using products such as TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to prosper. We never stop working to find new, innovative ways to make that possible. Please visit us at Intuit.com and find us on social for the latest information about Intuit and our products and services.
The Forum seating area at the new TurboTax SoHo Flagship (463 Broadway), utilizes ambient animations on a 30-foot-wide L-shaped digital screen to provide financial education in a serene environment, proving that human connection, empowered by Intuit's advanced AI, can transform the inherently emotional task of tax filing.
Intuit TurboTax's Flagship Store in New York's SoHo neighborhood at 463 Broadway, NY, New York
