Tree planting in Maryland now 1.5 million toward 5 million goal
Maryland's 5 Million Trees program has reached more than 1.5 million native trees planted, marking a major milestone and reflecting strong momentum toward reaching the state's ambitious goal of ...
5 people shot near DC’s Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Five men were injured in a shooting near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest D.C. Friday night. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. near the intersection of 5th and N streets. Police said that when officers arrived at the scene, three men were found conscious and breathing but suffering from...
These new Maryland laws will begin on January 1, 2026
Maryland is set to usher in some new laws when the calendar changes to 2026.
Buddhist monks on cross-country Walk for Peace arrive in Georgia
The monks are walking more than 2,000 miles from Texas to Washington, D.C., spreading a message of peace, compassion, and unity as they pass through Georgia.
One killed, 5 wounded in separate weekend shootings across D.C.
D.C. police said one man was killed in a Northeast shooting and five others were wounded in a mass shooting near downtown this weekend.
Missing Kentucky girl found in Silver Spring, Montgomery County police say
Montgomery County police said a Kentucky girl who had been missing since October was located by authorities this weekend in Silver Spring.
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights & Office of the Attorney General Announce Settlement With...
On Dec. 8, the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (“MCCR”) along with the Office of the Attorney General of Maryland (“OAG”) announce the resolution of a matter that strikes at the heart of who we are — and who we must continue striving to be — as a state committed to equity, dignity and the full humanity of all...
Missing 17-Year-Old Dante Butler Found Safe in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Department of Police had been actively seeking public assistance to help locate a missing 17-year-old, Dante Butler. According to the police department's press release, Butler was last seen by family members, and his disappearance raised immediate concern. However, the situation took a turn for...
New plastic bag rules coming to Montgomery County starting next week
A stricter plastic bag ban is set to take effect in Montgomery County, Maryland, in just a few days, removing plastic bags from most stores and adding a 10-cent fee on paper bags. County leaders say the goal is to encourage shoppers to bring reusable bags and help meet sustainability goals. Officials note there are...
Raising Cane’s to Replace Applebee’s
The Applebee’s located at 5613 Spectrum Drive in Frederick will close permanently on Monday, a representative for the restaurant confirmed, with Frederick County’s first Raising Cane’s as the replacement. The sole Montgomery County location in Germantown will continue to operate normally. According to the...
