Bowie looks to boost its police department by around 25%
With thousands of new homes being constructed within city limits, Bowie’s police department is also looking to grow. They’re hoping to boost the number of officers in the department by about 25% — to 75 total — by the end of the year. With fewer qualified...
Riverdale Park’s Town Center Market faces hearing over alcohol license
As Prince George’s County officials weigh whether Riverdale Park’s Town Center Market can continue serving alcohol for on-site consumption, College Park leaders are voicing their support for the business. Located along the Trolley Trail in Riverdale Park’s town center, the community staple has operated at its current...
16-year-old girl accused of threatening Rockville school on social media
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A 16-year-old Gaithersburg girl is facing charges after being accused of making threats on Instagram against Wootton High School on Tuesday. A Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) officer spoke to a Rockville parent who said his child, another student at Wootton, saw an...
The Maryland Amish-Style Market Locals Treat Like Their Best-Kept Comfort Food Secret
Do you need a comfort food spot that feels like a secret, even when the parking lot says otherwise? The Pennsylvania Dutch Market of Hagerstown is the Maryland Amish-style market locals treat like their best-kept comfort food secret, because it hits that sweet spot between quick stop and full meal.
Mahdi Ould Brahim Arrested For Stealing From Maryland Home
But police say a Gaithersburg man tasked with organizing a Bethesda home left behind more than neatly folded clothes, allegedly pocketing jewelry, cash, and gift cards before walking out the door. Aissa Mahdi Ould Brahim, 27, has been charged following an investigation into thefts at a home in the 5000...
Mob of teens attack woman who tried to stop perceived bullying at Northern Virginia...
ARLINGTON, Va. — A woman was attacked by five teenagers after she tried to stop them from attacking another teen, Arlington Police said. Just before 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, the woman said she noticed a group of around 20 teenagers outside Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, also known as Pentagon City Mall, on the 1200...
Maryland lawyer evaded millions in taxes while funding luxury lifestyle, poker debts
GREENBELT, Md. (7News) — A well-known Maryland lawyer could spend nearly 40 years in prison after being found guilty of tax and mortgage fraud. Thomas Goldstein was convicted Wednesday by a federal jury in Greenbelt for tax evasion, helping prepare false tax returns, not paying taxes on time and lying to mortgage...
$25 Minimum Wage, End To Tip Credit Would Put Pay Policy In Maryland Constitution
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A proposal in Annapolis would not just raise Maryland’s minimum wage to $25 an hour — it would lock that wage into the state Constitution, eliminate the tip credit and permanently change how future lawmakers can respond to economic downturns. House Bill 1229 and...
Maryland braces for the winter storm after declaring a state of emergency
As a powerful winter storm from February 22 to 24, 2026, swept across the Northeast, Maryland moved quickly to prepare. Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm’s arrival, citing forecasts of heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerous travel conditions. The system was part of...
1 Dead After Devastating House Fire in Maryland
1 Person Dies After House Fire Erupts in Maryland I want to start with the part that hits the hardest. […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

















