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RisuCon returns to the Montgomery County fairgrounds
September 26, 2026, 3:48 pm | Source
RisuCon returns to Gaithersburg, showcasing top DMV cosplay artists and supporting the Children's Tumor Foundation with a day of community-focused activities.
Teen charged as adult in Largo shooting
September 26, 2026, 3:14 am | Source
Police say a dispute between two teenagers led to gunfire on the Prince George’s Community College campus, leaving a 15-year-old boy injured.
As grocery prices rise, one Prince George's County non-profit is giving free hot breakfasts to kids and families
September 26, 2026, 1:59 am | Source
Mentoring Through Athletics is giving hot meals to families at Riverdale Elementary School. For Executive Director Ashley Montgomery, the mission is personal.
‘Integrity Is the Standard’: New acting Montgomery County police chief works to rebuild trust after misconduct scandal
September 25, 2026, 10:12 pm | Source
Marc Yamada resigned as Montgomery County Police Chief after an Inspector General report found misconduct; Acting Chief Francke aims to reinforce integrity.
Oceans Calling 2026 canceled due to weather
September 25, 2026, 8:54 pm | Source
Organizers had previously canceled Friday's performances because of a strong Nor'easter storm system.
Watch | After a police dog was in danger of overheating, neighbors stepped in to help and let 'Bud' take a swim
September 25, 2026, 8:17 pm | Source
'Bud' the K-9 from Montgomery County was chasing a suspect through the woods when he started to show signs of heat exhaustion. That's when neighbors helped.
Hay bale fire at Montgomery County farm causes estimated $50K in damage
September 25, 2026, 1:29 pm | Source
Workers at the farm moved quickly after seeing smoke among numerous bales of hay.
Facing declining enrollment, MCPS prepares for potential school closures and boundary changes
September 25, 2026, 10:20 am | Source
Montgomery County Public Schools' enrollment has fallen by nearly 10,000 students since its peak in 2019.
Woman behind the wheel in deadly chase and crash had more than a dozen warrants, police say
September 25, 2026, 10:11 am | Source
Maryland State Police named Miya T. Stringfield as suspect in a dramatic police chase ending in a deadly crash.
Police searching for gunman after teen shot near Prince George's Community College
September 25, 2026, 3:04 am | Source
The community college, as well as a nearby high school, were placed on lockdown after a teen was shot Thursday afternoon. Police are still searching for the suspect.
Montgomery County resending voter guides after a printing mistake
September 25, 2026, 1:23 am | Source
The incorrect voter guides impact 11 precincts in Clarksburg, Germantown, and Poolesville.
25 years later: Remembering the College Park tornado
September 24, 2026, 5:00 pm | Source
Twenty-five years ago, a strong tornado touched down in College Park.
PHOTOS: Fire damages 160 golf carts at Brandywine business
September 24, 2026, 4:59 pm | Source
Arson investigators were on scene working to determine what sparked the blaze.
Seneca Creek State Park fully reopens more than a month after rabid beaver attacked child
September 24, 2026, 4:51 pm | Source
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says it has concluded its monitoring operations and found no additional rabid beavers in the area.
Catherine Hoggle murder trial delayed until 2027
September 24, 2026, 4:50 pm | Source
The case involving Hoggle's two children, who disappeared in 2014 and have never been found, will now be split into two phases.
Charles County Sheriff's Office releases video of pursuit that ended in deadly crash
September 24, 2026, 12:37 am | Source
A woman wanted on multiple warrants fled from officers following a traffic stop. She then crashed into two other cars while going the wrong way, killing a passenger.
Temple Hills man charged in death of 13-month-old son
September 23, 2026, 10:35 pm | Source
A medical examiner ruled the baby's death a homicide caused by blunt force trauma.
Governor Moore launches tighter oversight for data centers, activists demand full ban
September 23, 2026, 9:40 pm | Source
Governor Moore calls it responsible guard rails for data centers-data center opponents say it won't go far enough.
Frederick community weighs in on proposed bill limiting ICE cooperation
September 23, 2026, 4:41 pm | Source
Dozens of speakers gave input on the Frederick County Values Act.
Prince George's County residents demand strong labor agreement for Sphere project
September 23, 2026, 2:22 pm | Source
Community members are urging the county to delay funding the Sphere development until labor agreements and community impact concerns are addressed.
Gov. Moore puts data center guardrails in place with new executive order
September 23, 2026, 1:24 pm | Source
The order establishes a Data Center Task Force and a public database of data center projects.
Prisoner stabbed to death in Hagerstown
September 23, 2026, 11:26 am | Source
Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an inmate found with stab wounds at the Maryland Correctional Training Center.
Beltway crash involving 3 tractor trailers snarls traffic in Montgomery County
September 23, 2026, 10:19 am | Source
Maryland State Police said a UPS tractor trailer swerved to avoid a jack-knifed trailer and sideswiped a third tractor trailer
Dashboard and body camera footage released in fatal shooting involving Prince George's County police
September 23, 2026, 3:22 am | Source
Maryland's Attorney General released footage of a shooting involving PGPD in Suitland, prompting further investigation into Officer Davis' actions.
Former Turnstile guitarist found incompetent to stand trial while facing attempted murder charge
September 23, 2026, 3:08 am | Source
Brady O'Brien Ebert, 33, of Silver Spring, was found incompetent to stand trial after being charged with attempted murder following a hit-and-run in April.
1 dead, 1 hurt in domestic violence shooting in Prince George's County
September 22, 2026, 11:33 pm | Source
Police say the woman called 911 after her boyfriend shot her; the man was later found dead inside his SUV after a barricade situation on St. Barnabas Road.
Police identify man in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run crash
September 22, 2026, 5:39 pm | Source
Police are searching for the driver of a dark blue or black SUV or pick-up truck involved in the crash.
Will Jawando returns to work following heart attack
September 22, 2026, 1:52 pm | Source
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando returns to office after a heart attack, marking his first in-person council duties as doctors expect full recovery.
Delivery driver shoots and kills dog in Hyattsville
September 22, 2026, 2:15 am | Source
A delivery driver is under investigation by Prince George's County Police for allegedly shooting a dog, leading to its death.
87-year-old charged with killing his roommate in Frederick
September 22, 2026, 2:13 am | Source
Frederick Police charged 87-year-old Irwin Joseph Dickstein with murder after his roommate was found dead, but the motive remains unclear.
Frederick teen honored after founding nonprofit that gives educational materials to kids in need
September 21, 2026, 11:58 pm | Source
Frederick native Sophia Fan hasn't even graduated from high school, but she has already grown a nonprofit that's donated thousands of books to kids in need.
New policy restricts unaccompanied minors at Montgomery County malls
September 21, 2026, 10:26 pm | Source
Montgomery County and Westfield Wheaton Mall will require all visitors under 18 to be accompanied by an adult after 3 p.m., seven days a week.
Police arrest driver involved in hit-and-run that killed a 27-year-old man
September 21, 2026, 10:23 pm | Source
Travis Lowe, 26, was arrested by Montgomery County Police after allegedly fleeing a fatal hit-and-run.
Prince George’s County officials address death after man found hanging from tree
September 21, 2026, 9:59 pm | Source
Officials say the man died by suicide after his body was found Sunday along D’Arcy Road in Upper Marlboro, prompting a community discussion about mental health.
New report pushes for more literacy coaching in Maryland
September 21, 2026, 7:21 pm | Source
Trish Brennan-Gac, executive director of Maryland READS, is asking for lawmakers to continue investing in literacy coaches across the state.
Cigarette blamed for causing house fire in Wheaton, 5 people evacuated
September 21, 2026, 4:12 pm | Source
Residents got out before the fire spread and caused damage to the second floor and the attic.
2 dead after fiery rollover crash on BW Parkway in Prince George's County
September 21, 2026, 12:12 pm | Source
US Park Police are still investigating a crash that killed two people and sent four more to local hospitals early Saturday morning.
Suspect wanted after 27-year-old man killed in hit-and-run in Poolesville
September 21, 2026, 3:30 am | Source
Police say the driver fled the scene after hitting the pedestrian and they do not have a description of the suspect vehicle at this time.
Man fatally shoots woman, mistaking her for a deer in Delaware
September 21, 2026, 12:04 am | Source
Walter Moorhead, 74, faces manslaughter charges in Delaware after allegedly shooting a woman he mistook for a deer, according to state police.
Prince George’s County police say officer fired at stolen vehicle fleeing traffic stop
September 20, 2026, 11:55 am | Source
Police say an officer fired at a fleeing stolen Hyundai in Bladensburg; no evidence suggests anyone was struck.
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