Maryland lawmakers push for proof of citizenship for voter registration
Concerns over voter eligibility in Maryland is prompting a measure which would require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration. Del. Ryan Nawrocki believes the current system is simply an honor system. "Right now the way it works is you go in and say "yep that's me and I'm a...
Julian Rogers Accused Of Killing Derrick Jones In Maryland
Silver Spring resident Julian Rogers, 20, is facing murder and other charges following the deadly shooting involving Derrick Jones over the summer, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. Officers were called shortly before 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, to investigate reports of shots fired in the 30...
Silver Spring apartment unit condemned for rat outbreak
SILVER SPRING, Md. - Montgomery County's Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) deemed a unit at Arrive Silver Spring unsafe for occupancy after the tenant shared clips of rats running around her apartment that gained popularity on social media. TikTok user @ethiopianshawty posted that officials declared...
Vienna Police search for stolen vehicle used in grocery store theft
The Vienna Police Department is searching for a vehicle used in the theft of approximately $1,000 in products from a local grocery store. A white Honda Pilot SUV that officers learned had been stolen was used as a getaway vehicle by two men who reportedly shoplifted the groceries on Monday (Dec. 1), police said.
Intoxicated Manassas Petco Suspect Dies After Medical Emergency At Detention Center: Police
Manassas City Police said officers were called to Petco on Wellington Road, Manassas, on Thursday, Nov. 27, at 5:24 p.m., according to the department. Police said they found the person — who has not been identified — alert and conscious. Police said the person had an active warrant...
Elrich signs bill removing photo requirement for gas leaf blower reports
Photographic evidence is no longer required to report a violation of Montgomery County’s gas-powered leaf blower ban, per a bill signed by County Executive Marc Elrich (D) on Monday. The change in the process for enforcing the ban, which took effect with Elrich’s signature, comes in time for the...
Fairfax County to implement 4% food tax amid budget challenges, public opposition
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Starting in January, you’ll be required to pay a 4 percent food tax at restaurants and for all prepared meals in Fairfax County. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors passed the food tax this year to help address the county’s budget challenges, even though it was rejected twice by...
Attention Loudoun Residents: Changes Coming to Vehicle Personal Property Tax Assessments Starting 2026
Loudoun County, Virginia, will change its vehicle personal property assessment schedule starting January 1, 2026. Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. announced the update. The change follows a benchmarking study by PFM Group Consulting in October 2025. The study compared Loudoun’s assessment practices...
State approves $3.75 million for park improvements and land conservation across six Maryland counties
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works on Wednesday approved $3.75 million in grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, directing funds toward critical park improvements and the permanent conservation of over 600 acres of land in six Maryland counties.
Maryland comptroller releases report on economic impact of statewide “Baby Bonds” program
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman released a report on the feasibility and potential impacts of implementing a statewide "Baby Bonds" program.
