Software error pays Maryland workers twice their buyout payments
Maryland officials are advising those who received the excess funds not to touch the extra money in their accounts, which will be taken back automatically.
Double payment error follows Maryland cutting over 500 state jobs
The Maryland Board of Public Works voted to eliminate over 500 state jobs, but a double payment error during the Voluntary Separation Program has led to efforts to recover overpaid funds.
Suspect escapes after police chase through Delaware and Maryland
DELAWARE / MARYLAND - A multi-county pursuit that began in Delaware and crossed into Maryland ended this afternoon when authorities called off the chase for safety reasons. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s office, Delaware State Police requested assistance around 11:06 a.m. on Oct. 22 after a suspect in a...
MCPD: One Injured in Wednesday Night Shooting
Montgomery County Police (MCPD) are investigating a late-night shooting that occurred Tuesday in the 3500 block of Sheffield Manor Terrace in Silver Spring. Officers from the department’s 3rd District were dispatched to the scene around 11:05 pm for the report of a shooting. According to police, upon arrival, they...
Maryland’s Only Best Buy Outlet to Close on Nov. 1
The Best Buy Outlet in Bowie will permanently close its doors on November 1, 2025, according to a company representative. Reader Christopher Fancher first alerted us to the news, which was later confirmed by Best Buy in an official statement. The message from a Best Buy representative read, “they have confirmed that...
Furloughed fed says she’s standing in Maryland food bank line after 21 years in...
Furloughed federal workers in Maryland stood in a food bank line Tuesday as the government shutdown continues and families try to figure out how to put food on the table. The Capital Area Food Bank began free food distributions for federal workers and contractors this week in Hyattsville. With an hour to go before...
Police encouraging Marylanders to dispose of expired, unused medications during National Prescription Drug Take...
BALTIMORE, MD—Police are encouraging Marylanders to dispose of any expired, unused, or unwanted prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25, 2025. This biannual program is a collaborative effort between the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and law enforcement agencies...
89-year-old man who pleaded guilty to killing wife didn’t want to move to an...
CHANTILLY, Va. — An 89-year-old man has pleaded guilty to shooting his 87-year-old wife while she slept in their Chantilly home. The shooting happened in February. The man's daughter was home at the time and told police that he did not want to move into an assisted living facility.
Dominique Dawes Opens Her First Virginia Gym Location in Ashburn
The Olympic gymnast’s children’s academy promotes healthy movement in a safe environment. Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes celebrated the grand opening of her fourth Dominique Dawes Academy last weekend in Ashburn. The academy at 20020 Ashbrook Commons Plz., Ste. 155, is the first Virginia location of the...
Loudoun County, VA – Armed Robbery: Deputies Seek Two Suspects After Sterling Hold-Up
Sterling, VA – Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Tuesday morning, October 21, 2025, on the 46000 block of Woodshire Drive in Sterling. According to the Sheriff’s Office, two masked suspects entered a business in the area and committed the...

















