Maryland under Code Red air quality alert; Code Purple forecast in western counties
Maryland is under a Code Red air quality alert as wildfire smoke moves into the region, with Code Purple conditions expected in Western Maryland and unhealthy air forecast through much of Saturday.
Maryland is under a Code Red air quality alert as wildfire smoke moves into the region, with Code Purple conditions expected in Western Maryland and unhealthy air forecast through much of Saturday.
DOJ sues Maryland over in-state tuition, financial aid for undocumented immigrants
The Justice Department is suing Maryland to challenge state laws and regulations that they claim grant in-state tuition and financial assistance to undocumented immigrants.
The Justice Department is suing Maryland to challenge state laws and regulations that they claim grant in-state tuition and financial assistance to undocumented immigrants.
DC woman arrested for trying to buy Mercedes-Benz with dead person's ID
A D.C. woman was arrested after allegedly attempting to buy a luxury vehicle in Charles County, Maryland, using the identity of a dead person, authorities said.
A D.C. woman was arrested after allegedly attempting to buy a luxury vehicle in Charles County, Maryland, using the identity of a dead person, authorities said.
Charles County theft scheme search turns up guns, stolen goods and $48K in drugs
A Charles County theft investigation led detectives to a Waldorf home, where they recovered suspected stolen merchandise, two firearms and about $48,000 worth of narcotics, officials said.
A Charles County theft investigation led detectives to a Waldorf home, where they recovered suspected stolen merchandise, two firearms and about $48,000 worth of narcotics, officials said.
Man stabbed multiple times in Silver Spring restaurant bathroom
Montgomery County detectives are asking for help identifying a suspect after a man was stabbed multiple times inside a Silver Spring restaurant bathroom.
Montgomery County detectives are asking for help identifying a suspect after a man was stabbed multiple times inside a Silver Spring restaurant bathroom.
Nuisance commercial properties face doubled fines under Prince George’s County bill
Owners of nuisance commercial properties in Prince George’s County could soon face doubled fines under a new bill targeting vacant buildings, dumping, unsafe conditions and overgrown lots.
Owners of nuisance commercial properties in Prince George’s County could soon face doubled fines under a new bill targeting vacant buildings, dumping, unsafe conditions and overgrown lots.
Purple Line live-wire testing expands to Montgomery County
The Maryland Transit Administration expanded live-wire testing for the Purple Line into Montgomery County, marking a shift from physical system construction to safety and operational testing.
The Maryland Transit Administration expanded live-wire testing for the Purple Line into Montgomery County, marking a shift from physical system construction to safety and operational testing.
Former MCPS teacher sentenced to 12 years in prison for fatal fentanyl trafficking
A Maryland first‑grade teacher was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison in a fentanyl‑trafficking case that resulted in a victim’s death, authorities say.
A Maryland first‑grade teacher was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison in a fentanyl‑trafficking case that resulted in a victim’s death, authorities say.
Southern Maryland paramedic killed in I-95 crash in Baltimore
A paramedic who served Calvert and Charles counties was killed Tuesday morning in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Baltimore.
A paramedic who served Calvert and Charles counties was killed Tuesday morning in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Baltimore.
BWI Airport to close longest runway for over 2 months for construction
The longest commercial runway at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport will temporarily close for about two and a half months as the airport begins a full infrastructure upgrade, officials say.
The longest commercial runway at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport will temporarily close for about two and a half months as the airport begins a full infrastructure upgrade, officials say.
Heat Advisory in effect across DC, Maryland and Virginia Wednesday as dangerous temperatures climb
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Washington, DC, much of Maryland and northern Virginia on Wednesday as hot temperatures and rising humidity push heat index values toward 105 degrees.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Washington, DC, much of Maryland and northern Virginia on Wednesday as hot temperatures and rising humidity push heat index values toward 105 degrees.
3 killed in crash involving motorcycle on New Hampshire Avenue in Prince George’s County
Three people were killed in a crash in Adelphi in Prince George’s County. The collision was reported around 11:25 p.m. Tuesday near New Hampshire Avenue and Metzerott Road and involved three vehicles.
Three people were killed in a crash in Adelphi in Prince George’s County. The collision was reported around 11:25 p.m. Tuesday near New Hampshire Avenue and Metzerott Road and involved three vehicles.
Amtrak adds temperature related speed restrictions as extreme heat grips Northeast, DC region
Amtrak has added temperature‑related speed restrictions to some trains across the Northeast, including the Washington, D.C., region, as extreme heat continues to grip the area.
Amtrak has added temperature‑related speed restrictions to some trains across the Northeast, including the Washington, D.C., region, as extreme heat continues to grip the area.
Wildfire smoke from Canada may impact DMV Wednesday and Thursday amid extreme heat
Wildfire smoke from Canada may drift into the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday, creating haze and contributing to air‑quality issues through Thursday as extreme heat pushes temperatures toward 100 degrees.
Wildfire smoke from Canada may drift into the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday, creating haze and contributing to air‑quality issues through Thursday as extreme heat pushes temperatures toward 100 degrees.
Maryland AG investigates fatal police shooting of Rockville man in Gaithersburg
The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred Sunday in Gaithersburg.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred Sunday in Gaithersburg.
Donation box stolen from Harriet Tubman Museum during break in
The Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center in Cambridge will be closed until further notice after a weekend break‑in in which a donation box was stolen.
The Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center in Cambridge will be closed until further notice after a weekend break‑in in which a donation box was stolen.
Montgomery County leaders target growing problem of street takeovers
The growing problem of illegal street takeovers was back in the spotlight in Montgomery County, as leaders heard from residents Tuesday on a proposal that would expand police powers to curb the events.
The growing problem of illegal street takeovers was back in the spotlight in Montgomery County, as leaders heard from residents Tuesday on a proposal that would expand police powers to curb the events.
DC weather: Sunny, hot and more humid Tuesday as extreme heat returns later this week
A sunny and hot Tuesday for the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures climbing into the low 90s and humidity increasing as the area prepares for a return of extreme heat later this week.
A sunny and hot Tuesday for the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures climbing into the low 90s and humidity increasing as the area prepares for a return of extreme heat later this week.
3 pets killed in Maryland house fire started by dog on kitchen counter
A dog and two cats were killed in a house fire in Harford County after officials with the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office said a dog jumped onto a kitchen counter.
A dog and two cats were killed in a house fire in Harford County after officials with the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office said a dog jumped onto a kitchen counter.
DC weather: Sunny skies, less humid and comfortable Monday
Sunny, less humid conditions settle across the Washington, D.C., region Monday, bringing a comfortable break from the dense humidity that dominated recent days.
Sunny, less humid conditions settle across the Washington, D.C., region Monday, bringing a comfortable break from the dense humidity that dominated recent days.