Police flooded with volunteers to smoke weed for impairment training
The Ocean City Police Department says they were overwhelmed by the number of volunteers eager to smoke cannabis for an upcoming training event aimed at helping officers recognize signs of impairment.
Hiker who died on Billy Goat Trail identified as Loudoun County teacher
An emergency on one of the D.C. region’s most popular hiking trails has left a community in mourning. The man who died last week on the Billy Goat Trail near Great Falls has now been identified as a beloved Loudoun County teacher known for inspiring his students and colleagues.
Montgomery County Public Schools face funding crisis, struggle to repair aging buildings
A dire warning in Montgomery County about the state of public school buildings as the superintendent says the district is running out of money.
'Hard truths': Montgomery County superintendent calls out problems within district
MCPS' Superintendent spoke to the community about what he calls "hard truths" regarding much-needed school building improvements.
Man accused of fatally shooting of ex-girlfriend in Silver Spring
Montgomery County police are investigating a deadly domestic shooting after a woman was gunned down outside her home Sunday morning. Her ex-boyfriend is now in custody.
Maryland woman shot and killed, ex-boyfriend arrested after car chase: police
A woman was reportedly shot and killed in Silver Spring on Sunday morning, and her ex-boyfriend is in custody following a dramatic car chase, according to police.
11-year-old girl struck, killed by school bus identified
A Montgomery County community is grieving after an 11-year-old girl was struck and killed by a school bus Thursday afternoon, just blocks from Earle B. Wood Middle School.
Safety improvements planned for 'Ghost Highway' in Prince George’s County
Soon it will be safer to walk and bike along Indian Head Highway (Route 210) in Prince George’s County. A 2022 study found a critical need for safety improvements on the busy corridor.
11-year-old girl dies after being hit by school bus in Montgomery County: police
An 11-year-old girl has died after being hit by a school bus in Montgomery County Thursday afternoon, according to officials.
Overcrowding prompts new school boundaries in Montgomery County
Parents in Montgomery County are grappling with the prospect of new school boundaries that could change where their children attend classes starting in 2027.
Motorcyclist killed in crash in Montgomery County identified
A deadly two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Montrose Road claimed the life of a Rockville man over the weekend. The motorcyclist has since been identified.
MCPS hosts sessions on boundary study ahead of high school reopening
Montgomery County Public Schools is holding a series of information sessions on the Woodward Boundary Study.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Montrose Drive in Montgomery County
A deadly collision between a vehicle and a cyclist has closed eastbound Montrose Drive at Tildenwood Drive.
Montgomery County Police Department changing applicant requirements
Montgomery County Police are making changes to their applicant requirements, hoping to encourage more people to join their ranks.
Search underway for deadly Wheaton hit-and-run suspect
Detectives are continuing to investigate a deadly hit-and-run incident on Veirs Mill Road that left a woman dead and the driver still at large.
Two firefighters charged with misdemeanors after hosing baseball field
Two Montgomery County Fire and Rescue career firefighters have been charged with misdemeanors in connection to an incident that happened in July 2025 at a Silver Spring baseball field.
SUV crashes into Montgomery County home, nine people displaced
A two-car collision in Silver Spring ended with an SUV crashing into the side of a house, leaving a gaping hole in the brick structure and displacing a family of nine, according to police.
Pennsylvania official charged with sexual solicitation of a minor in Maryland
A supervisor in Montgomery County is facing several charges in Maryland after officials say he engaged in explicit online conversations with an undercover cop who posed as a 14-year-old boy.
18-year-old charged in string of violent crimes across Montgomery County: police
An 18-year-old Maryland man has been charged in connection with a months-long spree of armed robberies, assaults, and other violent crimes across Montgomery County, police said.
Montgomery County Council to review MCPS Student Code of Conduct
The Montgomery County Council’s Culture and Education Committee reviewed proposed updates to the Montgomery County Public Schools Student Code of Conduct on Thursday.