Prince George’s County appoints first Black female bomb tech as new fire chief
Prince George's County is getting a new fire chief, County Executive Aisha Braveboy announced at a news conference Monday.
Advocates challenge Trump’s birthright citizenship order in Maryland court
Two Maryland advocacy groups are challenging President Trump's executive order that aims to deny birthright citizenship to certain U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants.
Arrest made in shooting of celebrity Chef Tobias Dorzon
A suspect in a November 2024 shooting and robbery that left two injured, including celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon, has been arrested and is being held with no bond.
MARC train plans to expand to Delaware, Virginia
Maryland has released plans to expand MARC into Delaware and Virginia and increase the number of trains every hour.
DC region braces for record travel over July 4th holiday weekend
A record number of Americans, including many in the D.C. region, are expected to travel for the Independence Day weekend, as the Transportation Security Administration and AAA brace for one of the busiest stretches of the summer.
Wind turbine blade crash shuts down traffic on I-70 in Maryland
Blade blocked highway
Advocates raise concerns for elderly, disabled veterans in WMATA Metro bus overhaul
Monday marks the first full weekday of service for Metro’s overhauled bus system, dubbed the “Better Bus” Network, following its official launch on Sunday.
Scattered thunderstorms Monday across DC region could bring damaging winds, flooding concerns
Showers and thunderstorms are likely across parts of the Washington, D.C. region on Monday as the summer heat and humidity continue to build.
Black bear spotted roaming in Maryland driveway
A black bear was spotted on camera walking in a Maryland driveway.
3-year-old, woman suffer gunshot wounds in Maryland shooting
A woman and three-year-old girl were left suffering gunshot wounds in a Montgomery County shooting.
21 car break-ins in Montgomery County under investigation
Police are investigating a string of car break-ins at a new shopping center in Montgomery County where several dozen cars were targeted.
Maryland parents can pull kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that Maryland parents with religious objections can now pull their children from public school lessons using LGBTQ storybooks.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia latest: DOJ plans to go to trial before moving to deport
The Justice Department said Thursday that it intends to try Kilmar Abrego Garcia on federal smuggling charges in Tennessee before it moves to deport him to a country that is not his native country of El Salvador.
Man charged after shooting dog with AR-15 during neighborhood dispute
A Waldorf man is in custody after allegedly using an AR-15-style rifle to shoot and kill a dog during a dispute with a neighbor, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
Mother, daughters missing for three years found in Bethesda
A mom and her two daughters, who had been reported missing in Missouri three years ago, were found in Bethesda Thursday.
Maryland teacher indicted on multiple charges of sexual abuse against a minor
A high school teacher in Prince George’s County was indicted on 18-counts, including sexual abuse of a minor and rape.
Massive tree falls onto Prince George's County home amid severe storms
A Maryland woman is thankful to be alive after a severe storm caused a tree to fall and slam into her house in Prince George’s County.
DC area housing market impacted by federal job cuts, financial uncertainty: study
A new report is highlighting the impacts of federal job cuts on the housing market in the D.C. region.
Maryland judges sued by Trump administration over temporary stay on immigrant deportations
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against federal judges in Maryland over an order that blocks the immediate removal of any detained immigrant who requests a court hearing.
Leaf it to electric: Gas blowers get the boot July 1 in Montgomery County
Starting July 1, Montgomery County will ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The County Council approved the ban in 2023, citing concerns about noise pollution and environmental damage. The county already prohibited the sale of gas-powered blowers on July 1, 2024. The use ban takes effect next month.