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If you take a look at a small, bright yellow flower, you may think that it could do no wrong. But that could not be further from the truth. Ficaria verna, commonly known as lesser celandine, is an invasive plant that emerges in the soil in February and March, long before any of Maryland's native plants. Lesser celandine can, in fact, completely change the...

A major overnight crash occurred along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway in Laurel on Sunday.

Catherine’s Caribbean Italian Fusion Restaurant will celebrate its official grand opening on Saturday, May 2, from 12pm to 3pm at 3325 Marketplace in Laurel. The restaurant, which has been in a soft opening phase since August 2025, offers a fusion of Caribbean and Italian cuisine, pairing bold tropical flavors with classic Italian dishes. Menu items include Jerk Bruschetta and Oxtail Lasagna, along with fine...

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! A dog bite happens in seconds, but the legal consequences in Maryland can follow you for years. Whether your dog nipped a neighbor or caused a serious injury, the state’s laws are structured to hold owners accountable — often regardless of whether you saw it coming. Maryland is one of the stricter states...

The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center honored 51 trauma professionals and first responders who saved the life of a 16-year-old Montgomery County high school student.

Frederick, Md. (DG) – Two teenagers are in custody after deputies in Frederick County tracked down a stolen vehicle and pursued the suspects on foot. Authorities say the incident began on April 22nd when deputies located a Hyundai reported stolen out of Montgomery County. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver and passenger ran from the vehicle near Shaffer Drive. After a brief foot...

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded as mutual aid to a three-story apartment building fire in the 2000 block of Drexel Street in the Takoma/Langley area of Prince George’s County around 6:53pm on Saturday. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters arrived to find fire...

TYSONS, Va. (WKRC) - An officer allegedly lost his gun at an entertainment center, leading to a teen girl shooting it under the belief it was a prop. According to information from the Fairfax County Police Department obtained by local outlet NBC Washington, a police captain lost his firearm while playing a game at Level99, an entertainment center with a large variety of mental and...

If you've spent any amount of time in Washington D.C., you've probably already gotten a taste of the national capital's 163-acre Smithsonian National Zoo, visited monuments and memorials like the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial, and likely been to the National Museum of American History. While Washington D.C.'s city limits do offer a ton of things to do and see...

BOWIE, Md. (7News) — A 52-year-old man was seriously injured in an attack by his dog at his Bowie home Sunday morning, the Bowie Police Department said. Bowie police arrived to the 13000 block of Midsummer Lane around 7:30 a.m. to find the man on the ground being attacked by the dog.