Invasive Blue Catfish Are Devouring Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay — And No One’s Stopping Them
CALIFORNIA, Md. — The Chesapeake Bay is renowned for its beautiful scenery and biological diversity of plants and animals. However, there’s a creature prowling the waters of Maryland’s aquatic systems threatening this biodiversity. Like many invasives, it’s not immediately apparent that it’s harmful or that it...
Stolen Car Smashes Seat Pleasant Cruiser On Christmas Eve, Later Injures State Trooper: Police
A stolen car that smashed into an unoccupied police cruiser in Maryland on Christmas Eve was later used in a violent pursuit that ended with a Virginia State Trooper injured, authorities announced. What started as a routine traffic stop in Prince George’s County quickly spiraled into a dangerous, multi-day chase...
Man kicked, bitten by dog in Northeast DC assault
WASHINGTON — DC Police are investigating after a man was kicked, beaten, and bitten by a dog in Northeast on Saturday afternoon. According to DC Police, the victim was in the 6200 block of Dix Street when, around 1:30 p.m., a person approached and began kicking him. A second person then allowed his dog to bite the...
The 10 Most Populated Counties In Maryland, Ranked
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Though Maryland isn’t geographically as large as states like New York or California, it actually contains a significant portion of the U.S. population. With more than 6 million residents, Maryland is full of people, especially in the counties neighboring Washington, D.C. Our list will take you...
Roberto Clemente Middle School Mourns Passing of Beloved Employee Charles Ellison Jr.
The Roberto Clemente Middle School community in Germantown is mourning the loss of longtime Building Service employee Charles “Charlie” Ellison Jr., a familiar and deeply respected presence at the school for decades. Ellison passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his home in Germantown. He was 70...
Convicted Murderer Sentenced for Carrying Loaded Gun into DC Government Building
Dwayne Taylor, a 49-year-old previously convicted murderer from the District, was handed down a sentence of one year and one day in prison for illegally carrying a loaded revolver into a DC government building. The sentencing occurred yesterday, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia....
MPD officer left in critical condition after being hit on I-695 has died, police...
WASHINGTON - A D.C. police officer who was struck by a car on I-695 just days before Christmas has died, the Metropolitan Police Department says. Officials say Officer Terry Bennett, an eight-year veteran of the department, was struck while assisting a motorist on the highway the night of Dec. 23.
Pedestrian killed by car fleeing police was photojournalist walking to church
A pedestrian struck and killed by a car fleeing police Wednesday in downtown D.C. was a former Washington Informer photographer walking to his church to take pictures. Marckell Williams, 26, photographed everyone from top elected leaders to children enjoying local festivals. His joy was using his camera to take news...
Truck Runs Calverton 2nd Alarm
Jan 1- Ladder Truck 14 was alerted on the Working Fire Dispatch to the 3800 block Lighthouse Way in Calverton. Units went on scene of 4-story multi-family dwelling with fire showing from top floor & occupants trapped. Command requested a 2nd alarm to be sounded, and multiple occupants removed from balconies. Truck...
Communities hold vigil, protests after woman killed by ICE agent in Minnesota
Protests and vigils unfolded across the District following a deadly shooting involving an ICE agent in Minnesota.
