Former Maryland Health Department Police Captain Pleads Guilty To Misconduct In Office
— Former Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Police Captain Astarte Hunt pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of misconduct in office, the Office of the Maryland State Prosecutor announced. Circuit Court Judge Garret P. Glennon Jr. accepted the plea. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 18 in Baltimore County Circuit...
Criminals strike twice at Maserati dealership in Montgomery County
Montgomery County police are investigating two incidents at Criswell Maserati at 19570-A Amaranth Drive in Germantown. At 5:00 AM on October 28, 2025, two male suspects trespassed on the dealership property, and attempted to steal two cars. They were unsuccessful and fled. Four days later, police responded to a...
Dawn Moore Discusses Investing Nearly $800M In Black And Minority Businesses And Gov. Wes...
Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore is committed to providing opportunities to her constituents.
14 Reasons Why People in Maryland Are Packing Up and Leaving in 2025
Maryland has it all — beaches, mountains, history, and proximity to just about everything. But by 2025, more Marylanders are realizing that “close to everything” also means “expensive, crowded, and taxed within an inch of your life.” Between the traffic, housing costs, and weather that can’t pick a lane, people are...
Maryland’s Viral ‘African Chipotle’ Concept is Drawing Diners from Across The State
A new fast-casual restaurant in Baltimore’s Cross Street Market is quickly making a name for itself, and earning a viral nickname in the process. The Jollof Bowl (1065 S. Charles St.) has been called the “African Chipotle,” offering a build-your-own experience inspired by the vibrant flavors of West Africa.
Marriott cuts ties with Sonder
BETHESDA, Maryland – Marriott International has abruptly ended its licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc. due to Sonder’s default, further raising doubts about Sonder’s viability as a going concern. Following the termination, Marriott announced that Sonder is no longer part of the Marriott Bonvoy program, and...
Laura Mae Martin Killed In Single-Vehicle Maryland Crash: PD
Officers and fire rescue personnel responded to the area of Old Columbia Pike and Musgrove Road around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, for a report of a single-vehicle crash involving a black Cadillac XT4, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. When crews arrived, they found the Cadillac...
Men charged after fleeing Montgomery County murder scene
On Saturday night police discovered 34-year-old Kendall Butler shot to death inside Germantown Square Urban Park.
Secrets About Raccoons in Maryland You Didn’t Expect
When night falls across Maryland’s forests, suburbs, and shorelines, a clever little creature emerges to explore, forage, and outsmart nearly everything in its path—the raccoon. With its signature black “mask,” nimble hands, and mischievous curiosity, the raccoon (Procyon lotor) has earned both admiration and...
Man Charged with Robbery After Northeast Washington, D.C. Incident, Metropolitan Police Make Swift Arrest
A man was arrested by the Metropolitan Police after a robbery in Northeast Washington, D.C. Officials said it happened on Saturday, November 1, 2025, around 3:30 p.m. on Market Street. The suspect attacked a man from behind and stole his cellphone but quickly threw it away while running off. The victim was treated...

















