Moore, AFSCME miss deadline and fail to reach contract agreement
AFSCME Council 3, the largest union in state government, said it rejected a contract proposal offered by Gov. Wes Moore (D). It's the first time Moore and AFSCME have missed the Dec. 31 deadline to reach agreement on annual salary increases.
Healthwatch: US calls for fewer childhood vaccinations, as potent new flu strain emerges
It’s the Midday Healthwatch, our monthly series of conversations with former Baltimore City Health Commissioner and Washington Post columnist, Dr. Leana Wen. Flu cases are up here in Maryland and around the country. And the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, is reporting more...
Road Rage Shooting Case Ends in Plea Deal
A two-day jury trial set to begin Tuesday in the case of a man charged in a December 2024 Road rage incident has been canceled after a plea deal was reached between the suspect and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. Aldo Betancourth Rivera, 35, was charged with malicious shooting.
Loudoun Sheriff’s Office Released Over 250 Inmates to ICE In 2025
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office released 253 people from its Adult Detention Center to federal immigration agents during 2025. Sheriff’s Office Director of Media Relations and Communications Tom Julia said Monday that LCSO held 1,238 non-US citizens in the ADC last year, 419 of whom had detention orders issued...
Bear and Swan Coffee Destroyed By Truck In Fairfax County
The new year got off to a shaky start for a pair of young business owners in Virginia who saw their upstart coffee dream come to a crashing halt in Fairfax County. Hours after celebrating New Year's Day, a county vehicle that wasn't properly secured smashed through the back of Bear and Swan Coffee, totaling the...
18-year-old gunned down in Maryland suburb
18-year-old shot to death in Gaithersburg identified as homicide investigation begins Gaithersburg, MD – An 18-year-old man was found shot to death in Gaithersburg Tuesday night, prompting a homicide investigation by Montgomery County Police. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on January 2, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue...
New 4% meals tax now in effect in Fairfax County
Fairfax County's new 4% tax on meals out has taken effect, and locals spoke with FOX 5 DC's David Kaplan about it.
Husband accused of killing wife, man in Fairfax County heads to trial
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — On Monday, the man accused of killing two people in his Fairfax County home, including his wife, was in court ahead of his murder trial. This case has a number of twists and turns, and it involves affairs, sex and a fetish website. The...
10 Underrated Towns In Maryland Where Retirees Live Well Without Overspending
Searching for hidden gems in Maryland where retirement funds last longer?. These 10 underrated towns deliver historic charm and budget-friendly living!. Berlin might be the most delightful small town you’ve never visited. This picture-perfect place was actually the filming location for the movie “Runaway Bride,” and...
Man arrested in Virginia faces charges after 3 killed in Prince George’s County shooting
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md (7News) — A man is locked up in Virginia after a shooting outside a banquet hall in Prince George's County that killed three people. Prince George's County police announced the arrest of Antonio Lancaster, 39, on Monday. Officers said he shot and killed Ronez Proctor,...

















