Remains of MD Founding Family to be Reburied Along with Rare 17th-Century Lead Coffins
It’s one of the Chesapeake Bay waterfront’s oldest and most compelling histories. The remains of nearly 60 early settlers were unearthed one by one from a site in Historic St. Mary’s City, including members of Maryland’s founding family, the Calverts. After decades of excavating and studying the 17th- and...
FBI offering $15,000 reward for information on shooting death of 10-year-old in Maryland
SALISBURY, MD—The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) involved in the shooting death of 10-year-old Tyron Marque Colbert. At approximately 10:30 p.m. on August 5, 2024, Tyron was shot and killed while he was...
15 Slang Terms That Prove You Grew Up in Maryland
Maryland slang is part seafood ceremony, part sports ritual, and part “are we going over the Bridge or not.” If these feel second nature, you didn’t just visit—you grew up with Old Bay under your fingernails and a Natty Boh koozie in the drawer next to the crab crackers.
Search intensified for missing Maryland teen Dacara Thompson
Maryland police have launched a search for a missing teen who disappeared two weeks ago. Dacara Thompson, 19, vanished on the night of August 22 after leaving her father’s home in Lanham, Maryland, to get gas for her car. Her father Daniel Thompson told WUSA 9 she texted him...
Virginia Teen Shoots Man Inside Packed Restaurant — Then Accidentally Shoots Himself: Police
Members of the Prince William County Police Department were called at around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday morning to Bar Louie on the corner of Promenade Commons Street to investigate a reported shooting. According to police, a 26-year-old man got into a verbal altercation with a 17-year-old, which rapidly escalated inside...
Real-Life Animals That Inspired U.S. State Symbols
America’s state symbols are more than just emblems on flags or seals—they’re living tributes to the diverse wildlife that shapes our national identity. From the majestic bison roaming Wyoming’s plains to the industrious honey bee buzzing through Utah’s deserts, these animals tell stories of regional pride, ecological...
Loudoun County Fire Rescue mourns loss of longtime captain who died from cancer
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Loudoun County fire officials, community members, and loved ones are mourning the loss of Captain Dannie Wilson, who died on Sunday following a battle with cancer. Wilson, a veteran of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue system, served the department and the community...
Maryland’s ‘Wine Tasting’ Train Rides
Nestled between the rolling hillsides and charming small towns, Maryland offers an exquisite blend of historical richness and natural beauty — an ideal setting for wine enthusiasts to embark on a unique journey. Wine by rail across this picturesque state allow passengers to savor Maryland's vibrant wine culture...
Poll finds majority concerned that increases in food costs are outpacing income
More than eight in 10 Marylanders said rising food prices are outpacing their income, with 65% of those surveyed saying they had to choose between food, gas or paying for car repair, rent or mortgage, or medical treatment, a poll released Tuesday says.
Close to 1,000 state employees apply for early buyout, await word on acceptance
Nearly 1,000 state employees are waiting to learn if they will be allowed to quit their jobs under a voluntary separation that aims to shrink the size of state government and cut expenses.
