Concern for Missing 93-Year-Old
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Acklyn Lynch, a missing 93-year-old. Lynch was last seen on Friday, January 2, 2026, leaving on foot around 8:20 a.m., in the 1200 block of Blair Mill...
MPD Probes Southeast D.C. Fatal Shooting, Offers $25K Reward for Information
The Metropolitan Police Department is knee-deep in an investigation following a fatal shooting incident that unfolded in the Southeast quadrant of D.C. last week. On the last Wednesday of 2025, two men were discovered with gunshot wounds behind a building on 37th Street, as per an MPD announcement. It was...
Monks on cross-country walk for peace expected in Raleigh this January
A group of Buddhist monks walking from Texas to Washington, D.C., for peace will travel through Raleigh and other parts of North Carolina in January. The group is documenting its 120-day journey on Facebook, sharing videos, photos and quotes to inspire and “raise awareness of peace, loving kindness and compassion...
Buddhist Monks Peace Walk through Enoree, Cross Anchor, and Cross Keys
The five major world religions—Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism—share a foundational commitment to peace, compassion, and harmony, as affirmed through sacred texts, teachings, and ethical traditions. That shared value is coming to life in a powerful and visible way as Buddhist monks make their way...
Maryland awarded $2.6 million in federal AI grants to streamline public services
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced this week that Maryland has secured two major grants totaling more than $2.6 million to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into state agency operations. The funding, provided over two years, aims to remove bureaucratic hurdles and improve how residents access essential...
Shots fired in Hyattsville under investigation
Police in Hyattsville are investigating shots being fired on Thursday.
Gov. Moore Announces $280M Samsung Biologics Expansion To Maryland
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Wes Moore today welcomed South Korea’s largest biotechnology company, Samsung Biologics, as they announced plans to open their first United States manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland. The announcement comes after Governor Moore and Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Harry...
Snow Squall Winter Warning Issued for NY, NJ, Delaware, and Maryland
A fast-moving snow squall poses significant threats across several northeastern states today, with warnings in effect for parts of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued Snow Squall Warnings due to the potential for sudden whiteout conditions, slippery roadways,...
Moore-Miller Administration Secures $168M In Funding To Advance Health Care In Rural Maryland Communities
ANNAPOLIS, Md. —The Maryland Department of Health this week received $168 million in federal funding for the first year of the five-year Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen and modernize health care in rural areas across the state. The funding, which is renewable over five years, will serve to enhance...
New Maryland laws take effect Jan. 1, 2026
A new set of Maryland laws passed during the 2025 legislative session will take effect January 1, 2026, covering issues from property tax procedures to health insurance requirements
