Don’t blame the Blueprint
When the state budget gets tight, the Blueprint for Maryland's Future is always the first target, write Ellie Mitchell and Riya Gupta. It's never a good idea, but particularly so now when the multiyear plan's school reform measures are just starting to pay off.
Eastern Shore group appeals Conowingo Dam certification
A coalition representing at least two Eastern Shore counties has appealed the clean-water certification Maryland issued to the Conowingo Dam in September, potentially threatening a $340 million settlement from the dam's owners.
National recognition for Maryland school counselor who increased AP access
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Danielle Crankfield has worked as a counselor at Crofton High School in Gambrills, Maryland, since 2020. She was recently named 2026 National School Counselor of the Year by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). The National Board Certified Counselor, who began working...
Woodbridge woman accused of assaulting police officer
DUMFRIES, Va. (7News) — A 23-year-old Woodbridge woman is facing several charges after allegedly hitting a police officer, according to the Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD). It happened Dec. 8 at a home in Dumfries as officers were investigating a report of someone with a gun making threats.
Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Rare Pokémon Cards from Fair Oak Home
The theft may be connected to an armed robbery that happened on the same day. California resident Mohammad Asif has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $50,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards from his friend’s Fair Oaks home. And police believe the theft may be related to an armed robbery that happened in Tysons on the...
Man stabbed in Montgomery County
A man had been stabbed and was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Maryland settles with Cracker Barrel over alleged disability discrimination
Maryland and Cracker Barrel have reached a settlement over the restaurant's alleged discrimination against a group of elementary students with autism.
Police Investigating After Shots Fired Sunday
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 4th District officers responded to the scene of a non-contact shooting at approximately 6:41 p.m. on Sunday, near the 11110 block of Easecrest Drive in Wheaton. According to MCPD, the scene is secure and suspect is in custody at this time. This is an active...
Man arrested after road rage incident in Prince William County
Police said that the man reversed his car, almost hitting one of the victims twice.
‘Public health crisis:’ Senior care experts warn of dangerous, unlicensed facilities
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Several experts in senior care say that Maryland officials need to take action to prevent a dangerous underground network of unlicensed assisted living facilities from expanding. A Spotlight on Maryland investigative series launched last month has detailed how more than 115 properties in Baltimore...

















