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Before-and-after photos show progress on Potomac Interceptor repairs near Pennyfield Lock
July 27, 2026, 8:55 pm | Source
DC Water completed the first major repair step on a badly damaged section of the regional sewer line and reached another milestone near Dulles.
Beaver that bit 13-year-old boy at Cunningham Falls State Park tests positive for rabies
July 27, 2026, 8:21 pm | Source
The boy was airlifted to Johns Hopkins Hospital for treatment of injuries to his hands and chest.
Glen Burnie man arrested after allegedly attacking grandfather with hammer
July 27, 2026, 8:03 pm | Source
Ethan Perry Labuskes faces attempted murder and assault charges.
2 firefighters hurt when roof collapses during 2-alarm fire
July 27, 2026, 5:13 pm | Source
When firefighters arrived, they found flames coming through the roof of a two-story townhouse, extending into a neighboring home.
Police search for man accused of strangling his girlfriend, leaving her body in his bedroom
July 27, 2026, 4:59 pm | Source
Preliminarily, detectives believe she may have been killed in the overnight hours of July 25-26.
'This road is very, very terrible' | Neighbors push for safety improvements as investigation into fatal crash in Adelphi continues
July 27, 2026, 9:16 am | Source
Residents say speeding, traffic violations and poor visibility have made the Adelphi intersection dangerous for years as the state plans safety improvements.
'All I want is to see that boat go back across the river' | White's Ferry is one step closer to reopening
July 24, 2026, 10:11 pm | Source
Landowners in Virginia still haven't budged, but Montgomery County officials are optimistic they can get the ferry moving.
White's Ferry sells to Montgomery County, 6 years after service shut down
July 24, 2026, 4:11 pm | Source
The ferry service shut down service over a land and compensation dispute in 2020.
2 cases of measles confirmed in Southern Maryland, officials say
July 24, 2026, 1:23 am | Source
The Maryland Department of Health says the individuals traveled to a location in the U.S. that is experiencing an active measles outbreak.
On Data Centers in Rural Prince George’s County, the Planning Board Doesn’t say Yes, but doesn’t say No
July 23, 2026, 8:59 pm | Source
The Prince George’s County Planning Board has deferred a decision on allowing industrial-scale data centers in rural areas to the County Council.
Storm damages asphalt near Gaithersburg bridge
July 23, 2026, 9:27 am | Source
Crews worked to make repairs, and the road reopened to traffic Wednesday.
Mystery data center text sparks debate in Prince George's County
July 23, 2026, 3:55 am | Source
Amid mixed reactions to a mass text campaign in Prince George's County promoting data centers, WUSA9 digs into the man behind the messages.
Man accused of following woman home from store, trying to get into her home may have more victims
July 23, 2026, 3:41 am | Source
Detectives ask anyone who frequents Orchard Center and may have been a victim of Walls to come forward.
Families speak out after Maryland men arrested for stealing bronze memorial vases from Waldorf cemetery
July 22, 2026, 9:44 pm | Source
Victims describe heartbreak after discovering gravesites were targeted, while investigators recover more than $100,000 worth of stolen bronze memorial vases.
Montgomery County committee recommends 18-month pause on data center permits amid resident concerns
July 22, 2026, 9:20 pm | Source
Montgomery County Council's Economic Development Committee is recommending a pause on data center construction.
Arrest made in Landover murder case after nearly 6 years
July 22, 2026, 8:42 pm | Source
Andre Lamont Cox Jr.'s parents made a public plea for information in this case back in June.
ICE, Park Police chase on Clara Barton Parkway leads to road closures
July 22, 2026, 8:26 pm | Source
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue vehicles were also spotted on scene.
Prince George's County advances financing framework for proposed Sphere at National Harbor
July 21, 2026, 10:39 pm | Source
Prince George's County progresses toward funding a new Sphere entertainment venue at National Harbor, establishing a special taxing district despite concerns over fi
'Godzilla vs. Kong' actress Kaylee Hottle dies in Frederick, Maryland crash
July 21, 2026, 7:54 pm | Source
Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old actress, was killed in a Maryland crash early Tuesday.
4-year-old found locked in dark closet secured with bungee cord after 12 hours, deputies say
July 21, 2026, 2:29 pm | Source
A Maryland couple is facing charges after police say the 4-year-old was locked in a dark closet for around 12 hours.
DC man charged with attempted murder for July 4 stabbing in Calvert County
July 21, 2026, 12:00 pm | Source
Keith Lord Ghee, who lives in D.C., was arrested for the stabbing.
Thieves hit 4 Bethesda businesses in early morning burglaries
July 21, 2026, 11:39 am | Source
Surveillance footage reveals a string of quick burglaries targeting Bethesda businesses, causing significant losses and damages.
Deputies rescue 9-year-old with autism, body cam video shows
July 21, 2026, 10:32 am | Source
Deputies worked quickly to get the child to safety.
Slow down! The speed limits on these Montgomery County streets are going down
July 21, 2026, 3:29 am | Source
House Bill 562 authorizes county officials to lower the maximum speed limit on local roadways to 20 miles per hour and, in some rare instances, to as low as 15 mph.
Prince George's County police warn of rise in online marketplace robberies, urge buyers and sellers to meet safely
July 21, 2026, 12:59 am | Source
Police have investigated 48 incidents this year, including assaults, robberies and one homicide connected to online marketplace transactions.
Driver responsible for multi-vehicle crash in Silver Spring issued four traffic citations
July 20, 2026, 10:36 pm | Source
10 people, including three children, were transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries
Maryland man who stole a school bus, in custody
July 20, 2026, 8:55 pm | Source
A Maryland man, Joseph Andrew Townsend, is held without bond after being charged with stealing a school bus in Charles County, police report.
Black bear strolls down downtown Frederick street
July 20, 2026, 4:03 pm | Source
Police worked with animal control and Maryland DNR to monitor the bear as it made its way through the area.
Firefighters believe lightning sparked Gaithersburg house fire
July 20, 2026, 11:34 am | Source
Five people were displaced by the fire.
10 people hospitalized, including 3 children, after crash in Silver Spring
July 18, 2026, 11:17 pm | Source
A driver of a truck crashed into 10 cars on Columbia Pike, injuring 10 people, including children, Montgomery County Police say.
Prince George’s County apartment building to receive violation over broken AC as temperatures rise
July 18, 2026, 3:12 am | Source
The Office of Homeland Security's Code and Compliance Division told WUSA9 Friday night that they were in the process of issuing a violation.
Anti-data center advocates say some protestors are paid in Prince George's County
July 17, 2026, 11:06 pm | Source
The debate over data centers in Prince George's County is intensifying as questions arise about the origins and motivations behind the visible support at rallies
Why is the DOJ suing Maryland over its in-state tuition policy?
July 17, 2026, 9:06 pm | Source
The DOJ argues tuition for undocumented students conflicts with federal law. Maryland officials say in-state tuition is offered to taxpayers and residents.
How to protect yourself during this air quality alert
July 17, 2026, 2:34 pm | Source
DC is suffering from poor air quality because of smoke from the Canadian wildfires. Here's how to stay safe.
Maryland Attorney General delivers defiant challenge to DOJ lawsuit targeting immigrants’ education
July 17, 2026, 1:48 pm | Source
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Maryland over its policy of providing in-state tuition to undocumented residents.
Scam Alert: Prince George's County says fake sheriffs are calling and asking for money
July 17, 2026, 2:37 am | Source
The Prince George's County Sheriff's Office is warning of phone scammers posing as deputies, pressuring residents to pay fake fines via gift cards or Bitcoin.
High summer power bills, the energy auction behind it, and when rates might budge
July 17, 2026, 1:09 am | Source
DMV residents face stagnant electricity bills as power prices soar due to high demand and limited supply.
Man injured in machete attack in Frederick County, officials say
July 16, 2026, 9:59 pm | Source
Authorities say a dispute between two drivers escalated into an altercation near Loy's Station Park, where the victim was slashed in the head and arm.
Three dead in Adelphi crash
July 16, 2026, 4:57 pm | Source
A motorcyclist and two people in a vehicle died at the scene, while two others were injured.
Man wanted for armed robbery of Gaithersburg optical store
July 16, 2026, 2:32 pm | Source
If you recognize the man in the surveillance images, call police.
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