State authorizes hepatitis B vaccines amid CDC change
The Maryland Health Department has issued a statewide hepatitis B standing order that authorizes qualified health professionals to administer the vaccine to infants and children.
Debate Rages On: The Feasibility of Free Buses, with Maryland as a Case Study
truthout.org - 12/01/2025 10:30:22 PM. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many US cities, including New York and Maryland, introduced reduced or free fare programs for bus riders. These initiatives, aimed at addressing economic hardship and promoting equity, have seen significant success, with increased ridership and...
Driver who hit ambulance in Fairfax County, killing 1, charged with manslaughter
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - The driver of a vehicle that struck an ambulance in Herndon last week has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. Detectives say 23-year-old Jose Lopez Martinez was traveling westbound on Worldgate Drive when he failed to yield the right of way and hit the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue...
Missing Maryland Waterman Found Dead Near Taylors Island After 21-Day Search: NRP (Updated)
A three-week search for a missing Maryland waterman came to a tragic end on Thursday after Natural Resources Police found his body in the waters near Taylors Island, authorities said. NRP officials said Lonnie James Johnson, 65, of Chesapeake Beach, was found dead on Dec. 4 at approximately 12:30 p.m....
Enraged Maryland Woman Goes Berserk Over Missing Sauce For her Chicken: ‘This Is A...
Maryland has seen its fair share of viral moments, but a new TikTok from Forestville might have just entered the state’s hall of fame for customer-service chaos. At a time when rising prices, unstable benefits, and holiday stress already have people feeling stretched thin, one woman took matters way too far after a...
Grief, Tributes Pour In After Devin “Dev Dev” Braxton’s Sudden Death In Montgomery County
A fundraiser launched by Omari Braxton says the goal is to raise $5,000 to help with memorial expenses as the community tries to process the loss. “Devin touched countless lives. He was a friend to all who knew him—generous, loving, hardworking, always full of laughter, and a bright light in every room," he wrote....
Stunning State Audit Revelation: $8.5 Billion Spent with Minimal Supervision – A Heated Debate
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on State audit shocker: $8.5 billion in spending with little oversight. State audit shocker: $8.5 billion in spending with little oversight.
Tysons Corner high end furniture store claims thermal shock has cost it millions
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A big business battle has unfolded in the heart of Tysons Corner. It involves a high-end retailer, tens of thousands in unpaid rent, and a fortune in fine furniture. You don't usually get to see behind the curtain in these types of expensive disputes,...
Cheesecake Factory to Permanently Close Friendship Heights Location
The Cheesecake Factory at 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Washington DC’s Friendship Heights neighborhood has announced that it will permanently close next month. According to Fox 5’s Allison Papson, the company stated that after extensive review it made the decision to discontinue operations at the Chevy Chase location,...
Proposed Trust Act would prevent discrimination, limit ICE involvement in Montgomery County services
Montgomery County’s proposed Trust Act would bar discrimination against immigrants and limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Officials say the measure is needed because many immigrants currently fear reporting crimes or seeking help due to concerns their information could be shared with ICE....
