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As a major snowstorm approaches Maryland this weekend, Gov. Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness for the entire state. Here's what to know on that, how much snow is expected in the Salisbury-Ocean City area and when, plus storm readiness tips from the state. Maryland bracing for big impact from approaching...

TAKOMA PARK, Md. (7News) — As power outages become increasingly likely with this weekend's storms ahead, the Takoma Park Police Department has issued a comprehensive guide to help residents prepare for both short-term and long-term power disruptions. The guide emphasizes the importance of having essential supplies on...

The Metropolitan Police Department said officers are investigating reports of a shooting at 16th St. and Military Road.

Maryland's inheritance tax is subtle discriminator, writes Steven Messmer: Most people can avoid paying the 10% tax on inheritances by leaving it to a spouse, child, grandchild or sibling, but that's not an option for those with no children or family.

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police 4th District Patrol Investigations Unit have arrested and charged Dean Steve Bodjona-Ali, 20, of Olney, in connection with a robbery at a Papa John’s location in the 13000 block of Georgia Avenue. According to police, officers responded to the restaurant at...

A jury returned a guilty verdict for a suspect who was just 16 when prosecutors say he fatally shot a 73-year-old man at an ATM in Fairfax County, Virginia. Winston Nathaniel Lark IV was found guilty Thursday of first-degree murder and using a firearm in commission of a felony. The jury also had a choice of a lesser...

FOX5 meteorologist Mike Thomas has released his early first call thoughts on a potentially significant winter storm expected to impact the region this weekend, signaling confidence is growing in a high impact snow event for parts of the Mid Atlantic. The map shows 8-14 inches for a big portion of Maryland and...

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the sentencing of Kanika Oni Boston, 51, of Washington, D.C., following her convictions for felony theft scheme and felony insurance fraud. The case involved fraudulent insurance payments obtained from Aflac and National Teachers Association Life Insurance while...

Inspire Nail Bar is preparing to open a new location this March at the North Pointe shopping center along Flower Hill Way in Gaithersburg. The salon will be located at 18251 Flower Hill Way, within the newly developed 16,000SF retail and restaurant center. The business recently shared that construction is nearing...

A viral thread on BlueSky describes the driver unexpectedly heading to Vienna and “driving erratically.”. Passengers on a bus that was supposed to go from New York to Washington, DC, were unexpectedly taken to Vienna, one passenger said in a viral BlueSky thread. Posts from BlueSky user Musicology Duck...