Man accused of abduction, carjacking after chase through Virginia, DC, and Maryland
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Police are actively searching for a man accused of abducting a victim, stealing their car, and leading officers on a chase through Virginia, D.C., and Maryland. According to the Herndon Police Department, officers responded shortly after 9:30 p.m. on June 6 to the 1000...
SUN: Rising electric bills fuel debate over Maryland’s role in PJM
Maryland energy leaders are increasingly questioning whether the state’s involvement with the nation’s largest regional power grid is still serving consumers as electricity bills rise and demand surges across the Mid-Atlantic. The debate centers on PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission organization (RTO) that
One person dead following shooting incident in Maryland
MARYLAND — Police are investigating a triple shooting in north Baltimore that left one person dead and two others injured Sunday afternoon. According to Baltimore Police, officers responded around 2:42 p.m. June 7 to reports of a shooting in the 2700 block of West Cold Spring Lane. When officers arrived, they found a 2
Access road construction impacts spring sports
Construction near Whitman’s tennis courts and softball field continues to face setbacks after a two-year delay, negatively affecting spring sports. Montgomery County is actively constructing an access road for emergency vehicles that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is accessible from Braeburn Park
Montgomery County responders rescue woman on Billy Goat Trail
A woman was rescued from the Billy Goat Trail on Saturday, according to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.
Petworth (and beyond) PSA: “Piney Branch Parkway Section to Reopen Monday, Restoring a Key...
“Following a 27-day closure, DC Water will reopen a section of Piney Branch Parkway between Arkansas Avenue and Beach Drive NW early Monday morning, restoring an important cross-town connection for thousands of District commuters. During the closure, a section of the road was temporarily relocated for construction of D
DC man found guilty in 2019 shooting that left 1 dead, 2 hurt
A D.C. man was found guilty Friday in connection with a deadly 2019 shooting, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Minimum wages rise July 1 in Oregon, Alaska, Washington, D.C., and more than 20...
Workers in Oregon, Alaska, Washington, D.C., and more than 20 cities will see higher minimum wages starting July 1, 2026, as inflation-indexed local laws trigger automatic pay increases. Oregon’s three-tier system will push rates to $15.55 statewide, $16.80 in the Portland metro area, and $14.55 in nonurban counties. A
Gaithersburg Officials to Vote on Major Rio Redevelopment Plan That Includes 463 New Residential...
A major redevelopment plan at Rio in Gaithersburg is moving closer to a final decision, with key votes scheduled later this month and in July. According to a June 5 update from the City of Gaithersburg, the application for the project is entering its final stages after months of review. The Planning Commission and Mayo
Maryland updates list of rare, threatened, and endangered plants found in the state
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released its updated 2026 Rare, Threatened, and Endangered (RTE) Plants of Maryland list , an important resource reflecting significant ...

















