New Maryland laws taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026
With the new year approaching, dozens of Maryland laws are set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The updates cover health care, housing protections, insurance requirements and employment rules that will impact residents across the state.
With the new year approaching, dozens of Maryland laws are set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The updates cover health care, housing protections, insurance requirements and employment rules that will impact residents across the state.
Maryland orders full study of data center impacts
Maryland lawmakers have ordered a comprehensive study of the impacts of data centers on the environment and economy — a move that’s in line with many in the communities that would be most impacted by the massive, energy-sucking complexes.
Maryland lawmakers have ordered a comprehensive study of the impacts of data centers on the environment and economy — a move that’s in line with many in the communities that would be most impacted by the massive, energy-sucking complexes.
Maryland officials to vote on plan for new Bay Bridge
Big changes could be coming to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Big changes could be coming to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Maryland officials to vote on plan for new Bay Bridge
Big changes could be coming to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. After years of planning, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board will vote Thursday on a replacement for the current Bay Bridge.
Big changes could be coming to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. After years of planning, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board will vote Thursday on a replacement for the current Bay Bridge.
Maryland woman misses Powerball jackpot but claims $1 million prize
A Maryland woman may have missed the $900 million Powerball jackpot last week, but she still scored a $1 million prize.
A Maryland woman may have missed the $900 million Powerball jackpot last week, but she still scored a $1 million prize.
West Virginia man found guilty in 2018 deadly double shooting
A jury has found a West Virginia man guilty of murder and other charges in a 2018 double shooting in Montgomery County.
A jury has found a West Virginia man guilty of murder and other charges in a 2018 double shooting in Montgomery County.
Man removed girl’s shoes, smelled her feet at Silver Spring Dave & Buster’s, police say
Authorities are searching for a man who they say approached a 10‑year‑old girl, took off her shoes and socks, and smelled her feet at a video‑game arcade in Montgomery County.
Authorities are searching for a man who they say approached a 10‑year‑old girl, took off her shoes and socks, and smelled her feet at a video‑game arcade in Montgomery County.
Silver Spring Navy officer convicted of cyberstalking ex-wife
According to court documents, Jason Michael Leidel, a 45-year-old Navy Lieutenant Commander, sent false emails to get his ex-wife fired and evicted, and filed false claims against her new partner.
According to court documents, Jason Michael Leidel, a 45-year-old Navy Lieutenant Commander, sent false emails to get his ex-wife fired and evicted, and filed false claims against her new partner.
Violent crime down 21% in Prince George’s, but domestic violence shootings rise
Prince George’s County police announced a reduction in nearly all crime compared to this time last year.
Prince George’s County police announced a reduction in nearly all crime compared to this time last year.
Suspect identified after inmate’s death at Jessup Correctional Institution: police
Maryland State Police say a suspect has been identified in the death of an inmate at the Jessup Correctional Institution.
Maryland State Police say a suspect has been identified in the death of an inmate at the Jessup Correctional Institution.
School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Monday, December 15
A weekend winter storm that brought snow and frigid temperatures to the Washington, D.C. region has prompted many school systems in the area to close or delay opening on Monday.
A weekend winter storm that brought snow and frigid temperatures to the Washington, D.C. region has prompted many school systems in the area to close or delay opening on Monday.
Woman found dead in Temple Hills home identified, suspect arrested: police
Prince George’s County homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was found shot to death inside her Temple Hills home Thursday morning.
Prince George’s County homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was found shot to death inside her Temple Hills home Thursday morning.
Snow expected tonight across DC, Maryland, Virginia: Forecast, totals, winter weather alerts
A quick-moving winter storm will likely bring the first meaningful snowfall of the season to the D.C. region tonight, with slippery travel expected overnight into early Sunday as temperatures stay cold enough for snow to stick.
A quick-moving winter storm will likely bring the first meaningful snowfall of the season to the D.C. region tonight, with slippery travel expected overnight into early Sunday as temperatures stay cold enough for snow to stick.
Internal probe into Frederick police chief ends as he departs for Pittsburgh chief role
FOX 5 DC has learned that City of Frederick Police Chief Jason Lando was under investigation when he resigned earlier this week to take a position as the next police chief of Pittsburgh.
FOX 5 DC has learned that City of Frederick Police Chief Jason Lando was under investigation when he resigned earlier this week to take a position as the next police chief of Pittsburgh.
Trump to attend Army-Navy Game in Baltimore
President Donald Trump is expected to be in attendance this Saturday when the Army Black Knights and Navy Midshipmen meet in Baltimore to compete for the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy.
President Donald Trump is expected to be in attendance this Saturday when the Army Black Knights and Navy Midshipmen meet in Baltimore to compete for the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy.
Tiny homes could be coming to Anne Arundel under new housing legislation
The "tiny homes" craze may soon be coming to Anne Arundel County. New legislation is being introduced to help combat the growing affordable housing crisis.
The "tiny homes" craze may soon be coming to Anne Arundel County. New legislation is being introduced to help combat the growing affordable housing crisis.
Man dead, child injured in head-on crash in Silver Spring
A man is dead and two others, including a child, were injured after a head‑on crash Friday in Silver Spring.
A man is dead and two others, including a child, were injured after a head‑on crash Friday in Silver Spring.
Annapolis man arrested in online sexual solicitation of a minor case, police say
An Annapolis man was arrested and charged after investigators said he sexually solicited a minor online.
An Annapolis man was arrested and charged after investigators said he sexually solicited a minor online.
DC weather: Snow likely Saturday night into Sunday; region gripped by bitter cold temperatures
A quick‑moving winter weather system is expected to bring snow to the Washington, D.C., region this weekend as bitter cold temperatures continue to grip the area.
A quick‑moving winter weather system is expected to bring snow to the Washington, D.C., region this weekend as bitter cold temperatures continue to grip the area.
Battle over MCPS' Crown HS to take over public comments Thursday
Montgomery County Public Schools is set to hold a School Board meeting Thursday night. A peak at the public comments submitted shows a majority of testimony is on the future of Crown High School, which has become a point of contention for many parents in the Gaithersburg area.
Montgomery County Public Schools is set to hold a School Board meeting Thursday night. A peak at the public comments submitted shows a majority of testimony is on the future of Crown High School, which has become a point of contention for many parents in the Gaithersburg area.