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FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore cut the ribbon on Thursday on a new manufacturing facility expected to bring dozens of new jobs to the region. Hercules Custom Iron makes security barriers for major facilities across the state, such as the Purple Line Metro, BWI Airport, Northwest Stadium in...

One person has been seriously injured following a shooting in Howard County Friday morning. The victim is in critical condition.

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In a major move to bolster local economies and address historical disinvestment, Governor Wes Moore has announced $69.5 million in Fiscal Year 2026 awards. These funds, distributed through six state revitalization programs, will support 226 projects across Maryland, ranging from business expansions to...

County Executive Marc Elrich, County Councilmembers Kate Stewart and Dawn Luedtke and Department of Environmental Protection Watershed and Restoration Division Chief Amy Stevens, are reminding residents about the “Bring Your Own Bag” law which will take effect on January 1, 2026, and informing residents about the...

SILVER SPRING, Md. (WBFF) — A man is accused of ambushing his ex-girlfriend and attacking her with a knife. Now, federal agents have joined the search for the suspect. Orlin Saul Nunez-Vasquez, 32, of Rockville, is wanted by local authorities for first-degree assault and reckless endangerment. Investigators said the...

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — A D.C. man faces up to 60 years in prison after he was convicted of killing 6-year-old Ahsan Payton during a Fourth of July block party in Temple Hills last year. His sentencing is scheduled for Friday afternoon. Rakeem Gilgeours, 34, was convicted of...

WASHINGTON (7News) — A man was rushed to the hospital on Thursday afternoon after being stabbed in Northeast D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). MPD officials said Fifth District officers responded around 3:04 p.m. on Dec. 18 to the 800 block of Rhode Island Avenue, NE, for a reported assault.

BALTIMORE, Md. (7News) — Two local men have pleaded guilty to conspiring in a money laundering conspiracy, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced. Yahya “Cash” Sowe, 42, of Silver Spring, Maryland, and Yahya “Cash” Sowe32, of Hyattsville, entered their pleas in a scheme that...

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced two significant additions to his cabinet, appointing veteran federal and private-sector executives to lead the state’s energy and transportation agendas. Kelly Speakes-Backman has been named the new Director of the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), while...

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