Maryland SNAP Benefits Fully Restarting After Shutdown, With Payments Resuming Nov. 18
Maryland will resume full SNAP benefits on Nov. 18 after the historic government shutdown, with partial early payments and support for more than 680,000 residents.
Ashburn House Blaze Sparked By Lithium-Ion Battery Causes $1.25M In Damage: Fire Marshal
Shortly before noon on Saturday, Nov. 15, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews — with an assist by nearby agencies — were called to the 19000 block of Kipheart Drive in Ashburn, where there were multiple reports of a fire in an area home. Upon arrival, firefighters were...
Suspect Arrested for Assault with Intent to Kill After Howard University Shooting Leaves Five...
Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting at 600 block of Howard Place, Northwest that injured five people. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) identified the suspect as 17-year-old Kaevaughn Dudley, who is being charged as an adult. The shooting occurred late last month, around 8:22...
Crash in Frederick County, Maryland blocks lanes on US-40 ALT
MIDDLETOWN, Md. — Expect major delays on US-40 ALT in Frederick County, Maryland as police investigate a crash on Monday morning. According to Frederick County Fire Department spokesperson Sarah Campbell, the crash was first reported around 5 a.m. The crash is blocking lanes in both directions at Shank Road.
With battle lines drawn on redistricting, Ferguson and Moore work to shift line in...
Gov. Wes Moore (D) has a difficult, but not insurmountable, path to redraw the state's eight congressional districts — and it may hinge on the first-term Democratic executive's ability to win votes in the Senate.
Goldie Hawn, Montgomery County Native, Turns 80 This Week
Goldie Hawn, one of Montgomery County’s most famous natives, turns 80 on Friday, November 21. A couple weeks back, the beloved actress recently shared a TikTok video that left fans in awe of her energy and spirit. As reported by Parade, Hawn hopped onto a mini trampoline for what she calls “mindful movement,”...
Maryland Sisters Lead Bold Fight To Reclaim Ancestral Land Taken From Their Family
Descendants of William Dove, the Gasaway sisters, are building economic power, community coalitions, and a vision for affordable housing on the land. In the late 19th century, William Dove—a man born into slavery—made an extraordinary investment in his family’s future when he purchased 36 acres in what is now...
Dear Virginia, here’s lots more of our trash. All the best, Maryland
Montgomery County, Maryland, is considering exporting its large volume of trash — and the resulting pollution — to a landfill in Virginia. In September, the County issued a request for proposals to long-haul and landfill the county’s approximately 600,000 tons of annually generated waste. County Executive Marc Elrich...
ICE arrests 2 on its “Worst of the Worst” list in Rockville
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has located and arrested two men it says are on its "Worst of the Worst" list in Rockville. Agents from the ICE Baltimore, Maryland office arrested Nilo Herrera-Sanchez on November 7, 2025. ICE states that he is a Peruvian in the country illegally, and has been convicted of...
13 Traditional Maryland Comfort Foods That Locals Swear Belong On Every Family Menu
If you grew up in Maryland, you know that our food isn’t just a style; it’s a personality. I often find myself defending the superiority of our crab cakes or arguing over the perfect spice level for pit beef. This list is a love letter to the dishes that define our weekends and holidays.

















