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The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Tuesday night in Gaithersburg. According to MCPD, “At approximately 7:03 p.m., Gaithersburg Police, Montgomery County Police 6th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel were dispatched to the 200...

MARYLAND - Maryland, a state synonymous with the Chesapeake Bay, boasts a rich tapestry of traditions and customs that extend far beyond its famous blue crabs. While outsiders might find some of these practices quirky or unusual, they are deeply ingrained in the state's identity and reflect its unique history,...

MARYLAND — A newly released Gonzales Research Poll touched on a number of topics, including the job approval rating of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. From the last published Gonzales Research Poll in January, Gov. Moore has seen his job approval fall. His approval rating among voters dropped by 6%.

The City of Bowie Police Department received a call around 8:47 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, reporting a missing woman in the 1200 block of Durham Drive. Officers immediately launched a search, calling in bloodhound units and air support from the Maryland State Police to assist. Shortly after, police helicopters...

The 1975 murder of a Maryland woman was finally solved with the help of an old cassette tape and a picture of the victim, authorities announced Tuesday. The cold case of Roseann Sturtz, who was strangled after meeting her assailant at a bar on Aug. 24, 1975, was a mystery for decades until Howard County police...

With the International Day of Happiness coming up on March 20, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Happiest Cities in America, with one city in Maryland coming in ranked at #16– Columbia (Howard County). To identify the happiest cities, WalletHub compared more than 180...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A California man was sentenced to two decades in prison after he tried to steal more than $1 million during a gold bar scheme in Maryland, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. On Tuesday, March 11, a judge in Montgomery County sentenced 35-year-old...

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — Community members have reported an increase in internet fraud scams, including fraudulent E-ZPass text messages and spoofed phone calls impersonating local banks and credit unions. Experts say scammers are using deceptive tactics to steal personal and financial information. Here’s what people...

Every school, business, workplace, and family across the Commonwealth is strongly encouraged to participate in the statewide tornado drill. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management says the drill will be broadcast on NOAA Weather Radio and the Emergency Alert System thru the Required Monthly Test (RMT). There...

Beginning March 31, the Prince William County Public Works Solid Waste Division will implement a driver's license verification system at the county landfill and compost facility. The new system is designed to reduce wait times, enhance efficiency and streamline operations, and improve accuracy in verifying county...