Detainees moved from Maryland correctional facility amid structural concerns
Incarcerated individuals were transferred from a Maryland correctional facility in Baltimore after concerns were raised about the structure of the building, according to the State Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS).
MCPS Responds to Concerns Over Code Green Decision
MCPS issued a statement Friday evening saying its decision to open under Code Green was based on weather data, road assessments, and input from transportation and facilities teams that showed only light snow with limited expected impact. The district acknowledged community concerns and said each weather event offers...
UnWined on the Water opening at White Oak Manor near North East
NORTH EAST — Four weeks after an early-morning blaze destroyed the waterfront UnWined on the Water restaurant near Elkton, displacing more than 30 employees from their jobs, the owner of the establishment has moved his operation and a majority of his staff to White Oak Manor near North East for the foreseeable...
‘Horrible call’: MCPS parents voice concerns about Friday’s on-time school opening
When Kani Bassey saw Friday morning that Montgomery County public schools were opening on time despite a forecast of light snow and freezing temperatures, she got her sixth-grade student ready for classes at John T. Baker Middle School in Damascus. But 90 minutes after her daughter boarded a school bus,...
Tennis Coach Tony Adams Arrested In Fairfax County: Police
Detectives with Fairfax County’s Child Abuse Squad arrested Tony Adams, 62, of Lorton, after the victim reported a sex offense to officers at the West Springfield District Station late last month, according to Fairfax County Police on Friday, Dec. 5. Police said the victim told investigators she “was subjected...
Debate Rages On: The Feasibility of Free Buses, with Maryland as a Case Study
truthout.org - 12/01/2025 10:30:22 PM. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many US cities, including New York and Maryland, introduced reduced or free fare programs for bus riders. These initiatives, aimed at addressing economic hardship and promoting equity, have seen significant success, with increased ridership and...
Grief, Tributes Pour In After Devin “Dev Dev” Braxton’s Sudden Death In Montgomery County
A fundraiser launched by Omari Braxton says the goal is to raise $5,000 to help with memorial expenses as the community tries to process the loss. “Devin touched countless lives. He was a friend to all who knew him—generous, loving, hardworking, always full of laughter, and a bright light in every room," he wrote....
Stunning State Audit Revelation: $8.5 Billion Spent with Minimal Supervision – A Heated Debate
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on State audit shocker: $8.5 billion in spending with little oversight. State audit shocker: $8.5 billion in spending with little oversight.
Asylum seekers on Long Island fear fallout from D.C. shooting involving Afghan national
Last week's shooting that targeted National Guard members in Washington, D.C. has re-ignited the national debate on immigration, and has sparked fear among immigrant communities on Long Island.
Cheesecake Factory to Permanently Close Friendship Heights Location
The Cheesecake Factory at 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Washington DC’s Friendship Heights neighborhood has announced that it will permanently close next month. According to Fox 5’s Allison Papson, the company stated that after extensive review it made the decision to discontinue operations at the Chevy Chase location,...

















