Three Maryland cousins charged in multi-million dollar tax and pandemic relief fraud scheme
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the unsealing of a superseding indictment against three cousins accused of orchestrating a widespread tax-fraud conspiracy and a separate pandemic-era unemployment insurance scheme. The defendants, identified...
Maryland advances plan to remove and replace Chesapeake Bay Bridge with wider new bridge spans...
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board has approved a plan to remove and replace the existing Chesapeake Bay Bridge to provide drivers with a “smoother travel experience.” On December 18, 2025, MDTA voted to approve a plan for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing which includes the construction of two new,...
Meet Virginia’s Puppy Bowl contestants
WASHINGTON (7News) — Rescue dogs from a Northern Virginia shelter will be participating in the Puppy Bowl, a "competition" that saves more than 1,000 dogs per year. Operation Paws for Homes (OPH) has four competitors, including Team Fluff's Ozzy and Rosie. Team Ruff will have the rescue's Twiggy and Ozzy, according...
Lynching Commission says Maryland complicit in ‘racial terror’
That's the number of unresolved murder cases Maryland’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission has documented in its final report. Lawmakers created the commission six years ago to research Maryland’s history of racial terror through lynching between 1854 and 1933. The work is now complete, and the board has sent...
14 Brutal Reasons Why People Are Fleeing Maryland in 2026
Maryland has coastline, culture, and proximity to major cities that should make it a no-brainer. But in 2026, many residents are realizing convenience comes with a hefty price tag. When costs keep climbing and quality-of-life stress piles up, the urge to cross state lines gets stronger. 1. Housing Prices Feel...
Texas Donuts plans expansion with Chantilly location, other stores
After opening its doors in Vienna last month, popular donut chain Texas Donuts is not slowing down. The local pastry and breakfast brand is planning to add three more locations in Northern Virginia this year, including one in Chantilly, Texas Donuts owner Hoang Ton told FFXnow. Along with stores in...
‘Criminals Over Victims’: Harford County Sheriff Blasts Move To End ICE Jail Ties
A sheriff in Maryland is warning lawmakers in Annapolis that proposed legislation cutting off local partnerships with federal immigration officials could put criminals ahead of victims and would make Maryland less safe. Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey R. Gahler and members of the Maryland Sheriffs' Association met...
Another Visitor Resigns as Gov. Spanberger Announces 12 Appointments to George Mason Board of...
Almost immediately after Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s inauguration on Jan. 17, sweeping changes have been made in the leadership at George Mason University. On Jan. 17, the same day as Rector Charles “Cully” Stimson’s resignation, Visitor Robert Pence stepped down. This left the board with four active members: Vice...
Silver Spring Breathes Sigh of Relief as Missing Teenager Abigail Sosa Found Safe
In a brief but intense period of worry that gripped the Montgomery County community, relief has come as Abigail Sosa, the 16-year-old from Silver Spring reported missing, has been found safe. The Montgomery County Department of Police had issued a plea for public assistance when the teenager vanished, leaving family...
Maryland man accused of waving gun around Virginia mall, turns himself in
FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — A Maryland man was accused of waving a gun around a Virginia mall on Saturday. The Springfield Town Center businesses were put on a shelter-in-place after Dandre Mersier, 23, of Maryland, waved a gun after an argument around 7:04 p.m. in the 6600 block of Springfield Mall in Springfield,...
