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.
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.
New DC law takes effect July 1, 2025
Two new laws regarding the minimum wage were set to go into effect in the District on July 1, 2025 – but one has been put on hold.
Two new laws regarding the minimum wage were set to go into effect in the District on July 1, 2025 – but one has been put on hold.
Alligator Alcatraz live updates: President Trump visits Florida immigration detention facility
President Donald Trump toured the newly opened Florida immigration detention center nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz" on Tuesday morning.
President Donald Trump toured the newly opened Florida immigration detention center nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz" on Tuesday morning.
Over 130 cats found in U-Haul van in disturbing California animal cruelty case
More than 130 cats—many malnourished, and some already dead—were discovered crammed inside a sweltering U-Haul van.
More than 130 cats—many malnourished, and some already dead—were discovered crammed inside a sweltering U-Haul van.
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.
Prince George's County is getting a new fire chief, County Executive Aisha Braveboy announced at a news conference Monday.
Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in Idaho student murders case
Idaho student murders suspect Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal to spare his life in the murders of four University of Idaho students, two sources close to the case told Fox News Digital Monday.
Idaho student murders suspect Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal to spare his life in the murders of four University of Idaho students, two sources close to the case told Fox News Digital 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.
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.
2 kids locked in Florida shed without food or water, police say; 2 women arrested
Two young children were found abandoned inside a shed for several hours without food or water – and with access to a large hunting knife – while their mother and grandmother left to do errands, according to the Alachua Sheriff's Office.
Two young children were found abandoned inside a shed for several hours without food or water – and with access to a large hunting knife – while their mother and grandmother left to do errands, according to the Alachua Sheriff's Office.
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.
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.
Disney Dream passengers on overboard rescue: 'They’re miracle workers'
Miracle workers. That's how a couple aboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream described the ship's rescue team after a young girl fell overboard on Sunday, and her dad reportedly dove off the balcony after her.
Miracle workers. That's how a couple aboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream described the ship's rescue team after a young girl fell overboard on Sunday, and her dad reportedly dove off the balcony after her.
22-year-old arrested for string of indecent exposures in Virginia
A man has been identified in multiple indecent exposure incidents in Greenbriar dating back to 2024, police say.
A man has been identified in multiple indecent exposure incidents in Greenbriar dating back to 2024, police say.
Alligator Alcatraz: President Trump to visit Florida ICE detention facility, DeSantis says
President Trump is expected to visit the new immigration detention center located in the Florida Everglades on Tuesday, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.
President Trump is expected to visit the new immigration detention center located in the Florida Everglades on Tuesday, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.
Buc-ee’s opens first Virginia location
Buc-ee’s officially opened its first Virginia location on Monday at the Exit 240 interchange on Interstate 81 in Mount Crawford.
Buc-ee’s officially opened its first Virginia location on Monday at the Exit 240 interchange on Interstate 81 in Mount Crawford.
Virginia students required to turn cell phones off during school day
A new statewide mandate takes effect July 1 requiring students in Virginia’s public schools to keep their phones off throughout the school day, including during lunch and class breaks.
A new statewide mandate takes effect July 1 requiring students in Virginia’s public schools to keep their phones off throughout the school day, including during lunch and class breaks.
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.
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.
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.
Disney Dream rescue: Girl, dad rescued after going overboard on Disney cruise line, passengers say
Disney Cruise Line's rescue team had to jump into immediate action over the weekend after two people – a young girl and her father, reports say – fell overboard, dropping some 50–60 feet into the water, according to Disney and passengers aboard the ship.
Disney Cruise Line's rescue team had to jump into immediate action over the weekend after two people – a young girl and her father, reports say – fell overboard, dropping some 50–60 feet into the water, according to Disney and passengers aboard the ship.
Wind turbine blade crash shuts down traffic on I-70 in Maryland
Blade blocked highway
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.
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.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely across parts of the Washington, D.C. region on Monday as the summer heat and humidity continue to build.