UPDATE: Jerry Beatty Denied Parole In 1982 Kidnapping, Rape And Murder Of Stephanie Roper
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Parole Commission has denied parole for Jerry Beatty, who was convicted in the 1982 kidnapping, rape and murder of 22-year-old college student Stephanie Roper. His next parole hearing is scheduled for October 2029. The decision came at a hearing held Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026....
Police Ask for Help Locating Missing 15-Year-Old Girl
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help locating 15-year-old Mayenci Hernandez-Sorto, who has been reported missing from Silver Spring. Hernandez-Sorto was last seen on Monday, September 21, near the 9100 block of Manchester Avenue. She is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall and approximately 120 pound
Fairfax County gave plum school job to a scandal-embroiled employee
On Sept. 30, Darin Thompson, a former Fairfax County, Virginia, principal turned district administrator, surrendered at the Fairfax County Jail on a felony embezzlement charge.
Maryland governor, White House spar over $3.7B submarine investment event
The White House and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) sparred on Tuesday over an event announcing a $3.7 billion investment from the defense contractor Anduril in a Baltimore shipyard to manufacture parts for Virginia-class submarines. “We have been working with them for over a year to bring them on board, and we’re excited
Virginia Teen Takes Parents’ Car on Joyride With Predictable Results
Underage driver. The post Virginia Teen Takes Parents’ Car on Joyride With Predictable Results appeared first on Mandatory .
After 10 Years, OrangeTheory Fitness Permanently Closing at the end of the month in...
82 I Street, SE via Orangetheory Fitness Navy Yard. The farewell note from OrangeTheory Fitness Navy Yard:. “10 years. Countless workouts. Thousands of memories. One incredible community. 🧡. We are coming to you with unfortunate news this afternoon. After a decade of sweat, laughter, celebrations, milestones, and showi
Young people arrested in armed home invasions in Northeast DC
D.C. police have arrested several young people who they believe are responsible for two armed home invasions in Northeast D.C. in recent weeks. The youth under 18 are accused in two home invasions and may be tied to other crimes. At about 6 a.m. Sept. 19, several young people, including...
Metro is looking at higher fares, free rides for kids and more
Riders on the Washington DC-area Metro could see several changes to the system next year, from higher fares to new station signs and potentially free rides for children. The biggest change under consideration is a proposed fare increase. Metro is looking at raising fares by about 11%, which would be the first systemwi
Montgomery County police drones assist in locating missing girls, arresting burglary suspect
SILVER SPRING, Md. - The Montgomery County Police Department’s drone unit helped locate two missing girls with autism and assisted in capturing a suspected burglar during separate incidents last month. The Brief. Montgomery County police drones helped locate two missing girls with autism and capture a suspected burglar
The Top 25 Private High Schools in Maryland, According to Niche
Montgomery County is home to 10 of Maryland’s top 25 private high schools in Niche’s 2027 rankings, including five of the top 10. Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda was the county’s highest-ranked school, placing No. 2 statewide behind The Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore. The full top 25 can be seen below.

















