Maryland firefighters get free cancer screenings under new law
Maryland's James Malone Act provides free cancer screenings for firefighters, eliminating co-pays for those at higher risk due to toxin exposure.
Maryland hit hardest by federal job cuts; 10,300 lost in October and November alone
The latest data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that Maryland lost 10,000 federal jobs in October alone and an estimated 10,300 total in October and November of 2025. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore addressed the issue at the start of Wednesday morning’s Board of Public Works meeting in...
Time to respectfully evict Calhoun and Hampton from Washington
While I breathe, I hope. South Carolina’s motto, as always, hurls us headlong with joy and optimism into the New Year. My hope for 2026 is that state leaders address our state’s real problems this year and nudge us further toward a modern and prosperous state that works for everyone. My hope is that state […]
Rockville to Hold 54th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 19
Rockville will mark its 54th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Monday, Jan. 19, with “Reclaiming the Dream: Justice, Equity, and Action,” a morning program focused on advancing equity, justice, and civic engagement. The event, hosted by the Mayor and Council and the Human Rights Commission at...
DC Man Arrested in Montgomery County in Connection With Recent Burglaries
The Takoma Park Police Department announced on Wednesday night the arrest of a Washington DC man in connection with recent overnight burglary activity in the city. According to Takoma Park Police Chief Antonio DeVaul, Kahyah Mandella Winslow, 36, was arrested and charged with possession of a dangerous concealed...
Compass Coffee files for bankruptcy, looks to close 10 DMV locations
D.C.-based coffee shop chain Compass Coffee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, per court filings obtained by DC News Now, marking the city's latest sign of tough times for the local dining landscape.
Maryland woman accused of hitting Virginia officer during chase now faces car theft charge
SEAT PLEASANT, Md. (7News) — Days after allegedly ramming a Virginia State Police vehicle and leading authorities on a chase through multiple counties, a Maryland woman was charged for a separate incident in which Seat Pleasant Police say she crashed into multiple police cars with a stolen vehicle. On...
Gun Goes Off, Truck Goes Through Fence In Wild Alexandria Crash: Police
The incident unfolded around 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 7 near the 4500 block of Seminary Road, according to the Alexandria Police Department. Police said the driver accidentally discharged a firearm, was wounded, and then crashed the vehicle into a wooden fence along the sidewalk. The driver was taken to a...
Corrections Officer Killed in New Year’s Eve Crash Just Hours After His Retirement Party
John Raymond Nicholson died in a single-vehicle crash on Dec. 31, the same day he officially retired after more than two decades of service
Billions in the dark: Maryland won’t say how much taxpayer money flows to nonprofits
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — For years, Maryland’s sprawling nonprofit sector has operated behind a veil of secrecy that state leaders praise publicly but struggle to explain under scrutiny. That opacity was on full display this week when Spotlight on Maryland, yet again, attempted to obtain basic answers from...

















