How Many Black Bears Live in Maryland?
MARYLAND - Maryland is famed for its dense forests, stunning beaches, and diversity of flora and fauna - from thick forests to beaches to over 90 mammal species, including black bears, which have become increasingly common across much of Maryland. Maryland's Black Bear Boom: A Wildlife Success Story in the...
Sterling Man Arrested After Snatching Ex in Rolling Abduction
A Sterling man was arrested after deputies say he abducted and assaulted his ex-girlfriend on Warrenton Road in Stafford County. He is being held without bond.
Governor Wes Moore Announces 2026 Reelection Bid
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland’s Governor Wes Moore[D] officially announced on Tuesday, Sept. 9, that he will seek reelection in 2026. Moore announced his reelection campaign via a YouTube video on his new channel. Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller remains on the ticket. “We are moving forward fast across the...
Maryland ranked among top ten states with best outlook for older adults
BALTIMORE, MD—A new study by the research organization Sands of Time ranks Delaware as the best U.S. state for older adults, citing its strong performance in Social Security benefits, low poverty rates, and positive health outcomes. The analysis, which measured states across four categories—physical health, mental...
MDOT announces $8.2 million in funding to expand safe bicycle, pedestrian infrastructure across Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it has awarded $8.2 million in grants for 25 bicycle, pedestrian, and trail projects across the state. The funding is intended to improve safety, enhance sustainability, and boost economic development. The grants will support a variety...
Pennsylvania man found incompetent to stand trial for Maryland murders
LANCASTER, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man who allegedly murdered two people in Maryland was found incompetent to stand trial, according to court documents. Kevin Ahn, 31, whose last known address was in Schuylkill Haven, was charged with two counts of murder in the first degree and two counts of assault in the first degree...
Traffic stop in Annandale leads to arrests for guns and drugs
Fairfax County police arrested two men for drug and gun violations after a traffic stop in Annandale. On Sept. 10, shortly before 2 a.m., officers from the Franconia Police District on patrol in the area of Backlick Road and Braddock Road observed a driver committing a moving violation. They stopped...
Daniel Rivas Solis Arrested For Indecent Exposure In VA
Officers with the Prince William County Police Department said the incident happened shortly before 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, in the 13900 block of Richmond Highway in Woodbridge. The investigation determined that 28-year-old Bladensburg resident Daniel Antonio Rivas Solis was spotted "exposing himself and making...
Montgomery County Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Victims of Man Accused of Impersonating Officer
Montgomery County authorities are on the lookout for information about a serious and concerning case of impersonation. A 67-year-old man named Alejandro Ceferino Zunca was arrested for pretending to be a police officer and potentially conducting traffic stops both inside and outside the county. The Vice and...
Data reveals pervasive impact of substance use
Inova Health Systems released new data showing that about one in two adults in Northern Virginia is personally impacted by substance use or knows someone who is affected by addiction issues, with even higher numbers among millennials. They released the data findings as part of its “Act on Addiction Campaign,”...