Convicted rapist living in US illegally deported from Maryland, ICE says

A convicted rapist from El Salvador who was living in the United States illegally has been deported after serving time in a Frederick County detention center, federal officials said.

Potomac River restrictions could be lifted Monday; community meetings scheduled

Recreational activities on the Potomac River could resume as early as Monday, with officials reporting improvement in water‑quality testing following last month’s massive sewage spill.

Montgomery County residents push back on data center proposal

Dozens of Montgomery County residents sounded off at a public hearing Tuesday concerning data centers and how the county should address an issue that's now sparking debate across the region.

1 injured in fire at Prince George’s County apartment complex

A person was critically injured Tuesday morning after a fire tore through an apartment complex in Prince George’s County.

DC weather: Warming trend begins across the region

Sunshine is back Tuesday, but it’s cold across the region with morning lows in the low to mid‑20s. The good news is that temperatures are finally trending upward.

Clearing snow and ice off your car? Here’s what not to do to avoid damage

Digging your car out after a snowstorm can feel like a race against time, but experts say rushing, or using the wrong tools, can end up causing expensive damage to your vehicle.

February 2026 winter storm totals: How much did it snow across the Northeast US?

The February 2026 nor’easter brought heavy snow across the Northeast. See snow totals from DC and Virginia to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

Hundreds rally to save Wootton High School

Hundreds of Wootton High families rallied against relocating the school on Monday night as Board of Education members held a public hearing on the plan to move the school to Gaithersburg. 

MCPD asking public to identify street takeover suspects

Montgomery County Police are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects from a car meet up early Sunday morning. 

Man shot, killed in Capitol Heights

A man is dead after a shooting in Prince George’s County on Monday.

DC weather: Snow causes disruptions, delays across DMV

Snow tapered off across the D.C. region after a blast of winter weather moved in on Sunday night, leaving slick roads and icy sidewalks that slowed the Monday morning commute.

Hazardous road conditions Monday as winter storm hits DC region

Slick, slippery roads made for a hazardous Monday morning commute across the Washington, D.C. region as another round of winter weather moved into the area.

Moore declares state of emergency ahead of major winter storm

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency as a powerful winter storm is set to impact Maryland beginning this evening through Monday.