UMD renames Office of Diversity and Inclusion to ‘Belonging & Community at UMD’
The University of Maryland has re-branded its Office of Diversity and Inclusion, now calling it "Belonging & Community at UMD."
The University of Maryland has re-branded its Office of Diversity and Inclusion, now calling it "Belonging & Community at UMD."
Fairfax County to add metal detectors at middle and high schools
23 middle schools across Fairfax County Public Schools are getting metal detectors ahead of this school year.
23 middle schools across Fairfax County Public Schools are getting metal detectors ahead of this school year.
Two Pennsylvania state troopers shot, suspect killed in Susquehanna County: PSP
Two Pennsylvania state troopers were shot in Susquehanna County on Thursday afternoon, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro, who broke the news during an event in Bucks County.
Two Pennsylvania state troopers were shot in Susquehanna County on Thursday afternoon, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro, who broke the news during an event in Bucks County.
Alligator Alcatraz: Future construction stopped for 14 days at Florida ICE facility over environmental issues
A federal judge has halted – at least, temporarily – future construction projects at Alligator Alcatraz, the immigration detention facility built at a former airport in the middle of the Florida Everglades, according to the Associated Press.
A federal judge has halted – at least, temporarily – future construction projects at Alligator Alcatraz, the immigration detention facility built at a former airport in the middle of the Florida Everglades, according to the Associated Press.
Maryland’s tax-free week returns August 10-16
Maryland shoppers will get a break at the register starting Sunday, August 10, as the state’s annual Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week returns through Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Maryland shoppers will get a break at the register starting Sunday, August 10, as the state’s annual Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week returns through Saturday, August 16, 2025.
DC, Baltimore among top sweatiest cities in US
Washington, D.C. and Baltimore are among the top sweatiest cities in the U.S. in 2025, according to a new report from home improvement tech website, Thumbtack.com.
Washington, D.C. and Baltimore are among the top sweatiest cities in the U.S. in 2025, according to a new report from home improvement tech website, Thumbtack.com.
Man accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers indicted on federal hate crime and murder charges
A man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in D.C. has been indicted on federal hate crime and murder charges, according to court documents unsealed Wednesday.
A man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in D.C. has been indicted on federal hate crime and murder charges, according to court documents unsealed Wednesday.
WATCH: Baltimore firefighters rescue young boy trapped in railing
A young boy was safely rescued after getting stuck in a railing along the Baltimore Harbor, thanks to the quick and compassionate efforts of Baltimore City Fire Department’s Rescue 1 team.
A young boy was safely rescued after getting stuck in a railing along the Baltimore Harbor, thanks to the quick and compassionate efforts of Baltimore City Fire Department’s Rescue 1 team.
VIDEO: Florida shark, stingray get into tussle off the coast of Panama City Beach
WATCH: A shark and stingray engaged in quite the tussle last month off the shore of Panama Beach in Florida. A woman was able to capture the moment on camera.
WATCH: A shark and stingray engaged in quite the tussle last month off the shore of Panama Beach in Florida. A woman was able to capture the moment on camera.
'Big Balls' DC attack update: Police release photo of person of interest
D.C. police have released a photo of a person of interest in the violent attack and attempted carjacking of Edward Coristine, a former official in the Trump administration known by the nickname "Big Balls."
D.C. police have released a photo of a person of interest in the violent attack and attempted carjacking of Edward Coristine, a former official in the Trump administration known by the nickname "Big Balls."
Police ID man killed in DC triple shooting; $25K reward offered
Police have identified the man killed in a triple shooting late Tuesday night in southeast Washington.
Police have identified the man killed in a triple shooting late Tuesday night in southeast Washington.
'Big Balls' beaten in DC: Trump warns District after Edward Coristine attack
Two teens were arrested following an attempted carjacking and assault of a top official from the Department of Government Efficiency, reigniting former President Donald Trump’s push for federal control of the nation’s capital.
Two teens were arrested following an attempted carjacking and assault of a top official from the Department of Government Efficiency, reigniting former President Donald Trump’s push for federal control of the nation’s capital.
Wildfire smoke brings light haze to DC area Thursday
A touch of wildfire smoke is expected to drift over the Washington, D.C., region Thursday, bringing a slight haze but no major air quality concerns.
A touch of wildfire smoke is expected to drift over the Washington, D.C., region Thursday, bringing a slight haze but no major air quality concerns.
DC woman targeted in $640K gold fraud scam; 2 arrested and face charges
D.C. police have arrested two California residents accused of scamming a local woman out of more than $640,000 through a scheme involving wire transfers and purchases of gold bars and coins.
D.C. police have arrested two California residents accused of scamming a local woman out of more than $640,000 through a scheme involving wire transfers and purchases of gold bars and coins.
Falls Church family searching for donors after siblings diagnosed with rare medical disorders
A Falls Church family just received two incredibly rare medical diagnoses, and are asking people across the DMV to step forward and help save their lives.
A Falls Church family just received two incredibly rare medical diagnoses, and are asking people across the DMV to step forward and help save their lives.
81-year-old man arrested after attacking street vendor with machete, police say
D.C. police say an 81-year-old man was arrested after attacking a street vendor with a machete over an argument about returning a product.
D.C. police say an 81-year-old man was arrested after attacking a street vendor with a machete over an argument about returning a product.
Stafford County man arrested for 'rubbing genitals' on woman's car
A man was arrested in Stafford County after allegedly rubbing his genitals against a woman’s car before fleeing.
A man was arrested in Stafford County after allegedly rubbing his genitals against a woman’s car before fleeing.
Fort Stewart shooting live updates: Sergeant arrested for shooting 5 soldiers
A gunman who reportedly shot five soldiers at Georgia's Fort Stewart is in custody after an active shooter situation at the Army post.
A gunman who reportedly shot five soldiers at Georgia's Fort Stewart is in custody after an active shooter situation at the Army post.
Quornelius Radford: Who is the accused Fort Stewart shooter?
Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, is accused of opening fire at Fort Stewart, injuring five of his military co-workers.
Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, is accused of opening fire at Fort Stewart, injuring five of his military co-workers.
Confederate statues in DC area to be reinstalled under Trump executive order
Two Confederate monuments in the D.C. area are set to return, sparking renewed controversy over how the country commemorates its past.
Two Confederate monuments in the D.C. area are set to return, sparking renewed controversy over how the country commemorates its past.



















