Man charged after reported rape of 13-year-old girl in Charles County

A man has been charged with rape after a 13-year-old girl reported the incident, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office.

Maryland city ranked most ethnically diverse in the country

A new survey found that Maryland is one of the most ethnically diverse places in the country, with the top ranked city and three other cities ranked in the top ten.

Mount Rainier city leaders vote to put a cap on rent increases

A victory for renters in one Prince George's County community after leaders of the city of Mount Rainier vote to put a cap on rent increases and to penalize landlords who raise rents over a certain amount.

The Mall in Columbia to start youth escort policy to address disorderly teens

The Mall in Columbia is working with Howard County leaders and police to roll out a youth escort policy to address recent issues with rowdy teens.

Bladensburg community opposes plan to build new homeless shelter

Prince George's County is looking for a place to build a new homeless shelter. Transforming a vacant building in Bladensburg is one option, but residents who live nearby don't want it in their backyard.

Dog rescued from construction hole in Silver Spring backyard

A family dog was rescued Monday after falling into a deep hole in the backyard of a home in Silver Spring.

18-year-old killed in deadly I-495 crash in Bethesda

Authorities say one person was killed in a deadly crash Tuesday morning in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue stresses high-rise safety after apartment fire

After a deadly fire at a high-rise apartment building on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring on Saturday, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue is reminding those who live and work in any high-rise of fire safety measures.

DC region could see temperatures near 80-degrees Thursday

The warmer than usual winter continues across the D.C. region – and this week an 80-degree day is even possible!

Proud Boys protest Drag Story Hour at Silver Spring bookstore

Inside Loyalty Bookstores, a number of children were having fun and reading books read by people dressed in costumes. It's called Drag Story Hour.

Maryland State Fire Marshal advocates for sprinklers after deadly Silver Spring apartment fire

A devastating fire at an apartment building in Silver Spring on Saturday left one woman dead, 19 hurt, and hundreds displaced, raising questions about the building's fire safety systems.