Germantown Man Among Five Arrested in Child Exploitation Operation
A Germantown man is among five men arrested by Howard County Police Department during a multi-day undercover child exploitation operation aimed at identifying people seeking to sexually exploit children. Police said each suspect communicated with undercover officers through various online apps before arranging to meet
Most schools in Maryland to close next week
MARYLAND — Most schools across Maryland will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, the federal holiday honoring U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. Public school systems throughout Maryland traditionally cancel classes for the holiday each year, while some distri
Permanent Signage Now Up at Montgomery County’s First Hobby Lobby, Opening Date Set
Permanent signage is now up at the future site of Montgomery County’s first Hobby Lobby, which will be opening on Monday, June 8th according to a representative at the store. The new location, at 15750 Shady Grove Road, has been under construction for several months. It is taking over...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for much of Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of Maryland, warning of high winds, large hail, and frequent lightning through Wednesday evening. The NWS Storm Prediction Center has placed the region under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective until 8:00 p.m. EDT. Forecasters
Hyattsville 20-year-old faces life in prison after first-degree murder conviction
A Montgomery County Circuit Court jury found a 20-year-old Hyattsville man guilty of first-degree murder, among other charges, on Monday in the 2025 fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Montgomery Village man, according to a Tuesday statement from the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s office. Jorden Hungerford, 20, now f
17-year-old boy arrested in string of Prince William County groping attacks
WOODBRIDGE, Va. (7News) — A 17-year-old boy is facing charges in a string of groping attacks in Woodbridge. Prince William County police arrested the boy on Tuesday. He faces six counts of sexual battery. The most recent incident happened in April when a 45-year-old victim was walking along Blue...
Latest News & Happenings in Historic Downtown Manassas
Provided by Historic Manassas, Inc. Well, the weather sure did ramp up on us this week, didn’t it? Nothing like the seasonal change in Virginia to keep you on your toes. Speaking of heating up – it’s almost time for HMI’s first signature event of the year, The Historic Manassas Railway Festival. This event takes place
13 things to do in Montgomery County this Week
When it comes to things to do each week, there’s no place quite like Montgomery County. The region is a hub for activities of all sorts, from art exhibits and theater to craft fairs, food festivals and inventive workshops. Yet with all the happenings across the area, it can be a challenge to figure out exactly which th
2026 Maryland high school track and field state meet: MPSSAA state championships schedule and...
If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association track and field state championships are set for May 21-23 in Baltimore. Boys and girls athletes and teams across the four MPSSAA track and field classifications will meet and com
Large areas of Maryland enter drought warning due to persistent lack of rainfall
The majority of Maryland is either under a drought warning or watch as dry weather and lower-than-average rainfall amounts persist throughout the region. Maryland is entering its fourth year of a drought cycle, and for the past nine months, average monthly rainfall has consistently been one inch short of the state’s us

















