Virginia Student Brought Gun, Ammo To Academies Of Loudoun, Sheriff Says
According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, the incident unfolded around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Academies of Loudoun when the school’s resource officer (SRO) was alerted that a student may have been under the influence. During the investigation, deputies discovered that the 17-year-old male...
Moesha Gardener Accused Of Using AI To Fake MD Home Invasion
The machine led a Maryland woman down a dark path that landed her behind bars, authorities announced. North Bethesda native Moesha Gardener, 27, is facing charges for falsely reporting a home invasion involving a computer-generated image created entirely with artificial intelligence, according to the Montgomery...
Maryland AG advises state and local police to avoid enforcing civil immigration laws
MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown issued a memo Wednesday advising state and local law enforcement agencies not to enforce civil immigration laws or assist federal agents in doing so. The memo also reminded officers to properly use body-worn cameras, identify themselves during stops, and notes...
Pennsylvania community groups urge officials to restrict data center development
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. As plans to build huge data centers multiply across the United States, some Pennsylvania communities are pushing back. Responding to...
Loudoun Mourns Teacher Who Died While Hiking
Loudoun County Public Schools is mourning the loss of Sugarland Run Elementary physical education teacher Todd Funkhouser after he died in a hiking accident this week. Funkhouser was hiking on a remote area of the Billy Goat Trail at Great Falls Park in Montgomery County, MD, on Oct. 13 when he suffered a cardiac...
“No Kings” Demonstrations Planned Across Montgomery County This Saturday
Montgomery County residents are expected to join “No Kings” demonstrations on Saturday, October 18, as part of a nationwide day of peaceful protests promoting civic engagement, accountability, and democracy. Organizers emphasize nonviolence and lawful participation, with events planned across the county in locations...
Maryland Del. Charles Otto Dies Unexpectedly After More Than a Decade of Service
The news was first reported by Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones, who released a statement, and the news was confirmed by Gov. Wes Moore. No details about the Salisbury native's death have been provided. "I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Maryland State Delegate Charles J. Otto,"...
One hurt, another arrested in Manassas shooting
Manassas City police made an arrest after a shooting broke out Friday morning.
Governor Moore announces free transit for federal workers during shutdown
Governor Wes Moore announced the Maryland Transit Administration will provide free MARC and commuter bus service to federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown.
Metro DC leaders drop express lanes planned for Woodrow Wilson Bridge, for now
Washington-area leaders voted unanimously to drop plans for express lanes across the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge from the region's long-range strategic plan, but to study the project further with the possibility of bringing it back next year