Montgomery County gas-powered leaf blower ban takes effect, exemption proposed

A ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums across Montgomery County took effect Tuesday, prohibiting their use on private, commercial and local government properties. Violators could face fines up to $500.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.