Sentencing Delayed in Fatal Home Explosion Case, Defense Asks for Acquittal
Sentencing for the former Southern States employee convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the 2024 home explosion that killed one firefighter and injured 13 other people has been delayed as the judge considers a newly filed motion to set aside the guilty verdict or schedule a new trial. Roger Bentley was...
Maryland Government Task Force Recommends Multi-Phase Approach To Legalizing Psychedelics, Starting With Psilocybin
The Maryland government’s psychedelics task force has released a final report to state lawmakers, recommending a phased implementation of a wide range of reforms to provide legal therapeutic access to substances such as psilocybin while eventually creating a regulatory pathway for broader commercial sales. About four...
18-year-old arrested after violating protective order in Fairfax County
An 18-year-old was arrested after violating a protective order and illegally possessing a gun, according to police.
There’s no skilled labor shortage in construction. There’s a shortage of good jobs.
Gary R. Armstrong Jr. is the business manager for Iron Workers Local 5 in the Baltimore-Washington D.C. metro area. Opinions are the author’s own. We often hear that construction is facing a “skilled labor shortage.” Developers and end users say they simply can’t find enough qualified workers to meet demand.
Police Use Tech To Find Missing Elderly Fairfax County Couple Safe 200 Miles Away...
Officers from the West Springfield Police District were called to the 8800 block of Hayload Court on Monday, Nov. 3, for a welfare check after family members reported the couple missing from their home. Both reportedly suffer from mental or health issues, according to Fairfax County Police. At 2:07 p.m.,...
Three Arrested After Crack Cocaine Seized in Germantown Traffic Stop
Montgomery County Police 5th District DCAT officers arrested three adult males Thursday afternoon after a traffic stop in the Fox Chapel area of Germantown led to the discovery of illegal drugs and cash. According to MCPD 5th District Commander Nick Picerno, officers initiated the stop for a traffic violation, and...
Teen struck while riding scooter in Montgomery County, police say
A 16-year-old was taken to the hospital after they were hit by a vehicle while riding a scooter in Montgomery County.
Virginia couch potato strikes gold with $200K lottery win
Fairfax man wins $200K playing Virginia Lottery online game from his couch Fairfax, VA — What started as a way to pass the time at home turned into a life-changing…
Mr Wash Car Wash honors Veterans Day with free car washes
In honor of Veterans Day, Mr Wash Car Wash is offering free washes to all veterans, active duty military, and military spouses on Nov. 10 and 11.
Marylanders concerned with state of the economy, price of groceries
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) released a poll on Tuesday on Marylanders' attitudes toward the state's economic conditions.
