No bail for suspect in Prince George's County shooting spree

A Prince George’s County judge ordered 68-year-old Larry James Simpson of Glen Burnie held without bond Monday after prosecutors outlined a violent shooting spree and carjacking rampage.

DC weather: Sunny and hot Monday, record heat possible

A sunny and hot Monday across the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures climbing toward record territory as the season’s first potential heat wave begins to take shape.

15-year-old stabbed in Silver Spring

Authorities are investigating after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed Sunday night in Silver Spring.

DC school bus driver wins $5 million Maryland Lottery scratch off prize

A Washington, D.C., man won a $5 million Maryland Lottery jackpot after buying a lucky scratch‑off ticket from a Hyattsville convenience store just days after his birthday.

Napoleon Solo wins 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park

Laurel Park hosted the Preakness Stakes on Saturday while the traditional venue at Pimlico is under construction.

Montgomery County approves $143M increase to school budget, cuts still possible

The Montgomery County Council approved a major increase to the Montgomery County Public Schools budget on Friday, but labor officials say it isn't enough, and that some will lose their jobs.

Man killed outside North Bethesda hotel identified

A man who was shot and killed in the parking lot of a North Bethesda hotel has now been identified, as police continue searching for the gunman.

Preakness kicks off in Laurel: What you need to know

The 151st running of the Preakness Stakes will take place in Laurel, Maryland this weekend, marking a historic temporary move from its longtime home at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. 

Montgomery County Council delays vote on $8B budget amid major shortfall

Montgomery County leaders were expected to vote Thursday on a high‑stakes $8 billion budget, but left without a decision. The vote was postponed to allow for more discussion.

New Montgomery County gun law proposed after legal challenge

Montgomery County leaders are proposing new gun control legislation following a recent ruling from the Supreme Court of Maryland that struck down parts of an earlier county law.

Man sentenced in deadly crash at child’s birthday party

A Maryland man pleaded guilty and was sentenced Thursday in connection with a deadly crash during a 6-year-old girl’s birthday party in Prince George’s County.

Police station vandalized in Gaithersburg, suspect sought

The Gaithersburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a person accused of vandalizing the city’s police station last month.

DC weather: Showers, thunderstorms possible Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected Wednesday afternoon and into the evening across the D.C. region.

Herndon Monument Climb marks end of plebe year at Naval Academy

First‑year students at the U.S. Naval Academy took part in the annual Herndon Monument Climb on Wednesday, a long‑standing ritual marking the end of their plebe year.