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1 killed, 9 firefighters and police officers hospitalized following single-vehicle crash on I-295 in Maryland
September 5, 2026, 4:07 am | Source
The Anne Arundel County Fire Department says the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Nine first responders were hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
Child remains in critical condition after being shot inside Landover home
September 4, 2026, 11:57 pm | Source
A child is in critical condition after a shooting in Prince George's County on Thursday, with police investigating how the incident occurred.
Metro's Summer Red Line shutdown to end on Monday, temporary bus lanes will be removed
September 4, 2026, 6:06 pm | Source
MDOT says the temporary bus lanes will be removed in the coming days.
Prince George's County father helps save son pinned by downed tree onto home during severe thunderstorm
September 4, 2026, 5:08 pm | Source
Photographs from inside the home show the ceiling of the bedroom completely caved in, with insulation littering the bed and floor.
Prince George's Co. bus drivers' planned protest hampered by storms
September 4, 2026, 4:09 pm | Source
Bus drivers were planning a "sick out" before severe weather closed all schools Friday.
Police ask for dash camera footage following deadly crash on Indian Head Highway
September 4, 2026, 2:34 pm | Source
Police identified the driver who died as 24-year-old Blake Greenwell of Waldorf
Maryland's highest court preserves redistricting amendment as ballot printing deadline approaches
September 4, 2026, 3:37 am | Source
Election officials say the hard deadline to start printing ballots is Friday, Sept. 4.
Democratic leaders react to Maryland Supreme Court redistricting ruling
September 4, 2026, 3:34 am | Source
Maryland's highest court ruled a redistricting measure can remain on the 2026 ballot while ordering changes to what it found to be misleading ballot language.
Child critically injured following shooting at Prince George's County home: police
September 4, 2026, 3:27 am | Source
Police are investigating after a child was shot inside a Hyattsville home. Few details are available, including the child's age and condition.
MARC launches direct service from Montgomery County to Baltimore
September 3, 2026, 9:17 pm | Source
Starting Sept. 28, MARC will launch a direct weekday train service between Montgomery County and Baltimore, cutting commute time by 60 minutes.
Knife, BB gun found at Magruder High School during second week of classes, police say
September 3, 2026, 8:26 pm | Source
A knife and a BB gun were found on students at Magruder High School on Thursday morning.
Out-of-state drivers responsible for over $800M in unpaid Maryland tolls, audit finds
September 3, 2026, 3:25 pm | Source
Auditors claim the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) did not do enough to collect the unpaid tolls.
Deadly crash investigation shuts down lanes of Indian Head Highway overnight
September 3, 2026, 9:59 am | Source
The three-vehicle crash left a driver dead and sent a passenger to the hospital, police said.
Prince George's parents voice frustration over continued transportation issues
September 3, 2026, 3:15 am | Source
As Prince George's County schools grapple with ongoing bus delays, the district held a virtual town hall to address parent concerns.
Cybersecurity incident disrupts systems at major Maryland health network
September 3, 2026, 1:10 am | Source
A cyber incident has disrupted systems at Luminis Health, which serves patients across Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties.
Man convicted of killing DC activist Cornelius McDonald outside Largo restaurant
September 3, 2026, 12:07 am | Source
McDonald, known to friends as Neal, had established himself within Prince George's County and Washington, D.C., as an advocate against gun violence.
Montgomery County Superintendent warns of cuts to federal program that helps pay for children's internet
September 2, 2026, 11:06 pm | Source
Cuts to the FCC's E-Rate program could cost the school district.
'Preparing in case the worst happens' | Thousands of Salvadorans at risk of deportation if Temporary Protected Status is not extended
September 2, 2026, 11:05 pm | Source
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is set to expire for El Salvador on Sept. 9 if the Trump administration does not decide to extend the program.
Second man arrested in 2025 murder for hire plot
September 2, 2026, 10:59 pm | Source
Bekine Tibebu Ayele was charged with first-degree murder and accused of hiring Douglas David Lacey to kill Jonah Kimindu Mutua in March 2025, police said.
260+ tickets issued to drivers illegally passing stopped school buses during first week of school in Montgomery County
September 2, 2026, 10:49 pm | Source
During the 2025-2026 school year, more than 40,800 citations were issued to drivers for illegally passing stopped school buses.
PHOTOS: House fire destroys Maryland home
September 2, 2026, 3:17 pm | Source
Everyone got out of the Myersville home safely, according to firefighters.
18-year-old faces murder charges after killing of Largo man
September 2, 2026, 12:04 am | Source
18-year-old Eu'nyus Maddox was charged with fatally shooting 36-year-old Levelle Mills.
Disbanded DUI unit was patrolling when deadly I-270 head-on crash killed mother, daughter
September 1, 2026, 10:33 pm | Source
The unit had dwindled to just five people and had only made just 9% of DUI arrests over the past month.
Pedestrian doing trash clean-up in Clinton median struck by Tesla
September 1, 2026, 10:29 pm | Source
Maryland State Police airlifted the pedestrian to a local trauma center for treatment.
Prince George's County Council debates impact of data centers
September 1, 2026, 10:21 pm | Source
The county is currently under a two-year moratorium on data centers.
$4.2M lottery ticket sold in Prince George's County, but the winner only has 182 days to claim it
September 1, 2026, 4:23 pm | Source
This is the fourth-largest prize in the state jackpot game's history.
Air conditioning issue forces early dismissal at Parkdale High School
September 1, 2026, 4:19 pm | Source
PGCPS says students were dismissed at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
Police found several cans of beer in driver's car after wrong-way crash on I-270, charging documents say
September 1, 2026, 10:35 am | Source
Documents also say there was no effort to stop before the deadly collision.
Man fatally shot in Largo, police searching for suspect
August 31, 2026, 9:55 pm | Source
A man was fatally shot in Largo, Maryland, in what police believe was not a random attack.
Parents frustrated as Prince George's school bus issues persist
August 31, 2026, 9:08 pm | Source
Parents report missing bus assignments, lengthy rides and disruptions as Prince George’s County Public Schools works to stabilize transportation
Man charged with assaulting woman, only stopping when 12-year-old stabbed him
August 31, 2026, 5:02 pm | Source
The attack stopped when a boy in the home stabbed the man.
Watch: Body camera footage shows tense moments before May shooting in Severn
August 31, 2026, 4:40 pm | Source
New body-worn-camera footage released Monday are giving us a first-hand look at a tense confrontation.
Germantown man charged in wrong-way 270 crash that killed mother and daughter
August 31, 2026, 2:03 pm | Source
A Germantown man faces felony charges after he allegedly caused a wrong-way crash on I-270, killing a Virginia mother and daughter, according to police.
Prince George's Schools transportation director steps down as district clears bus assignment backlog
August 31, 2026, 9:21 am | Source
Prince George's County Public Schools resolved a 10,000-student bus backlog, promising improved transportation as leadership changes.
'My children could walk home faster' | Parents skeptical as Prince George's Co. promises school bus improvements
August 31, 2026, 7:34 am | Source
Prince George's County Public Schools' Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph promised next week would be better; however, parents remain skeptical.
2 killed when wrong-way driver crashes head-on into another car on I-270
August 30, 2026, 3:13 am | Source
The wrong-way driver was taken to a local hospital in an ambulance. Their condition is unknown at this time.
'Something in my body told me to. I had to take action' | 12-year-old boy fights off mom's attacker
August 30, 2026, 3:12 am | Source
Xavier Leathers says he stabbed his mom's boyfriend after he started choking her inside their apartment.
Maryland regulators cut Pepco rate increase by more than half
August 29, 2026, 10:21 pm | Source
Pepco customers will still see higher bills, but regulators approved a far smaller rate increase than the utility originally sought.
Body-cam footage released of deadly shooting by Maryland police officer
August 29, 2026, 3:22 am | Source
Alex Charles, 30, of Fort Washington, Maryland, was killed in July after police received reports of an active shooter in Fort Washington Park.
Pedestrian killed in Gaithersburg, another critically injured in Silver Spring
August 29, 2026, 2:22 am | Source
Police are investigating two separate Friday night roadway incidents that left one man dead and another hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
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