Lightning strike damages home, causes power surges as storm sweeps through Maryland
A lighting strike damaged a home and caused a power surge that affected several others in a Potomac, Maryland neighborhood Monday.
Maryland woman, mother violently attacked by woman in 'bizarre and frightening' home invasion
A Maryland woman and her mother are speaking out after they experienced a harrowing and violent home invasion over the weekend.
Teen sentenced to 35 years for Wheaton Metro Station murder
The teenager who shot and killed a man at Wheaton Metro Station last May will spend 35 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised probation.
Body of 6-year-old boy with autism recovered from pond in Montgomery County
The body of a 6-year-old boy with autism was discovered in a pond at a park in Montgomery County Sunday, a day after he had been reported missing by his family.
2024 Paris Olympics: Maryland native Katie Ledecky earns bronze medal
Maryland native Katie Ledecky finished behind Australian rival Ariarne Titmus and Canada's Summer McIntosh, capturing the bronze medal in the women's 400-meter freestyle swimming final on Saturday.
New rent control rules in Montgomery County: What tenants and landlords need to know
Montgomery County’s new rent stabilization law is now in effect following regulations passed this week by the county council.
Bethesda senior scammed out of $1 million in gold bars
A 74-year-old man from Bethesda has fallen victim to a gold bar scam that has been plaguing Montgomery County.
Man sentenced for brutally beating Maryland landlord over rent dispute
A man who was found guilty of brutally beating his Maryland landlord over a rent dispute has been sentenced to nearly three decades behind bars.
Man wearing Lilo and Stitch hat wanted for indecent conduct on Sligo Creek Trail
Authorities are looking for a man who was last seen wearing a blue Disney Lilo and Stitch bucket-style hat.
Maryland city named best place for families to live in America by Fortune Magazine
Silver Spring has clinched the top spot as the best place to live for families in America, according to the latest rankings by Fortune Magazine.
Police respond to shooting outside Aspen Hill McDonald's
A brazen shooting in broad daylight outside a McDonald's in Aspen Hill is currently under investigation by police.
Assault spurs Potomac resident to form neighborhood crime prevention group
A Potomac man has started a neighborhood initiative aimed at keeping neighbors aware and vigilant of crime trends.
Motorized hospital bed sparks deadly fire in Germantown
Authorities say a motorized hospital bed sparked a deadly house fire that killed a man and displaced several other family members in Montgomery County.
Driver crashes into tree in front of Maryland home
A driver drove off the roadway and crashed into a tree in the front yard of someone's home in Maryland.
More than 2 dozen lifeguard certifications revoked in Montgomery County due to improper training
Have you ever given much thought to how well-trained the lifeguards are at the swimming pools you and your family visit?
Montgomery County police to hold drone program meeting with Bethesda-Chevy Chase community
Bethesda-Chevy Chase is next on the list of community town halls to discuss the Montgomery County Police Department’s newer drone program.
Man's death ruled a murder, three years later: 'We found the right ears that would pay attention'
Nearly three years after a Northeast D.C. man died as a result of a gunshot wound, the Medical Examiner determined his death a homicide.
Montgomery County Council passes bill requiring landlords to disclose fire safety, maintenance issues
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that requires landlords to disclose fire safety, insurance, and building maintenance issues.
19-year-old suspect arrested for targeting 82-year-old Maryland woman in gold bar scam: police
A 19-year-old from New York has been arrested for targeting an 82-year-old Silver Spring woman through a government-imposter-related gold bar scam, according to police.
Potomac River Basin faces flash drought; Reservoir water releases under consideration
It’s the heat grabbing headlines in our region, but those responsible for monitoring the water supply in the Potomac River Basin say we need more rain.