Comprehending the Stand Your Ground Law in Maryland
The Stand Your Ground law is a legal principle that allows individuals to use force in self-defense without the obligation to retreat, as long as they are in a place where they have a legal right to be. While many states have adopted “Stand Your Ground” laws, Maryland follows a different approach regarding...
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty To Murdering Girlfriend’s Husband
Man Faces 16 Years in Prison for Fatal Shooting of Victim in D.C. Apartment. A Maryland man, Keyon Slaughter, 28, pleaded guilty to the December 2022 murder of Dana Bailey, Jr. The plea agreement, which is subject to court approval, recommends a 16-year prison sentence. Sentencing is scheduled for August...
Maryland Cannabis Tax Rate Increases to 12% Starting July 1
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Starting Tuesday, July 1, Maryland will increase the sales tax on recreational marijuana purchases from 9% to 12%, a change expected to generate tens of millions in additional revenue annually. The new rate will apply to all adult-use marijuana transactions....
Reminder: Fireworks are Illegal in Montgomery County (Yes, Even Sparklers)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials are reminding residents that all fireworks, including sparklers and consumer-grade types, are illegal year-round in the county due to safety risks, and violators may face fines or jail time. Per MCFRS: “As summer celebrations, graduations, and Independence Day approaches,...
Police: Man arrested in DC after stealing phone at gunpoint following collision
A 24-year-old was arrested in D.C. on Wednesday in connection to an armed robbery from May.
Beloved Restaurant Chain Back After Almost Disappearing 3 Decades Ago
In its heyday, the Roy Rogers chain of restaurants had almost 600 locations across the U.S. Now the chain is regaining a foothold it once lost. Roy Rogers Restaurants "is officially opening its newest location in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, on June 25," a press release from the company says.
Workers sling seafood in sweltering heat at Southwest DC’s historic fish market
While many of us are working in air-conditioned spaces and staying cool during this heatwave, there are some jobs where you can't escape the heat.
SUN: Parents of slain Columbia Mall teens charged with assaulting defendant in court
HOWARD COUNTY, MD. (WBFF) — Michael Robertson said he couldn’t tolerate looking at the remorseless expression on Emmetson Zeah’s face before lunging from a Howard County courtroom seat in early May and attacking the man charged with killing his 16-year-old son, Michael Jerome Robertson, III, and another teen.
Maryland mother hopes for a miracle as son fights for life after being struck...
Sheila Kyler is desperate for answers after a hit-and-run left her son in critical condition on Saturday, June 21, in Anne Arundel County.
Use of gas-powered leaf blowers banned in county starting Tuesday
Use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be illegal in Montgomery County starting Tuesday, after years of debate over the issue that resulted in the passage of legislation. The County Council approved legislation in 2023 banning the use and sale of gas-powered leaf blowers. A ban on sales took effect July 1, 2024, and a...
