Maryland State

Columbia, MD

Baltimore, MD

D. Watkins is tired of the lies. Lies about being tough, about not feeling pain or loss or rejection. In his latest book, ‘Black Boy Smile: A Memoir in Moments,’ Watkins shows how he learned to face those lies and push through to the truth. He hopes everyone, especially young Black men and boys, find that strength from his stories.

Baltimore author D. Watkins on his latest memoir, "Black Boy Smile"

Baltimore County, MD

Towson, MD

As Baltimore County implements additional measures to subdue violent crime in Towson’s business district, many Towson University students say they’re still wary of the area. The area about a half-mile north of campus, known to students and residents as “Uptown,” is home to the Towson mall as well...

‘It’s definitely alarming’: Towson students cautious about Uptown after recent crime

Montgomery County, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

Biotech company in Montgomery County laying off nearly a quarter of its staff. Adaptive Phage Therapeutics Inc., a biotech company located in Gaithersburg, is cutting 22 positions to allocate more resources to clinical trials and save money. The company, whose work focuses on targeting drug-resistant bacteria, will be reducing its...

Biotech company in Montgomery County laying off nearly a quarter of its staff

Washington, DC

Target announced plans to shutter four US stores, including two in metro Washington, DC; a move coinciding with several other big-box retailers to shutter certain locations. Target announced plans to shutter four US stores, including two in metro Washington, DC; a move coinciding with several other big-box retailers to shutter certain locations.

Target to close two DC area stores this May

DC News Now

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Councilmember Vince Gray, who represents Ward 7, filed a complaint against D.C. City Council, saying that it discriminated against him based on his age and medical status. Gray tweeted about the discrimination complaint which his lawyers filed on his behalf with the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC). The complaint, which […]

DC Councilmember Gray files discrimination complaint against council

Virginia State

Fairfax County, VA

Annandale, VA

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WJLA) — Video captured a fight at a Virginia high school Wednesday where a BB gun ended up falling to the floor. A parent who wants to remain anonymous sent WJLA a video his daughter filmed of a fight that he said happened at Annandale High School in Fairfax County. A gun is visible on the ground in the video.

BB gun falls to floor as video captures fight at Virginia high school

Dr. Sylvia Traymore Morrison is the first renowned African American female impressionist in the country. The Washington, D.C. native joins Good Morning Baltimore to share her journey.

D.C. native is first renowned Black female impressionist in the country

Burtonsville, MD

WUSA9

WASHINGTON — Three men killed in a crash on Wednesday were riding in a rideshare when their car was hit by another vehicle reportedly fleeing from police. The deadly crash happened on Rock Creek Parkway just before 1:45 a.m. Prior to the crash, an officer for U.S. Park Police...

'All of the victims deserve better' | Rock Creek Parkway crash victims were riding in Lyft, family says

Lanham, MD

LANHAM, Md. – He may not remember that 2023 was the 50th anniversary year for the Maryland Lottery, but it’s hard to imagine a father of two from New Carrollton will forget that 2023 was the year he became a Lottery multimillionaire. The player, who is going by...

Maryland Man Wins $5 Million On Lottery Scratch-Off

Washington State

Wheaton, MD

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Police said they were trying to find the person who robbed a 72-year-old woman while she was grocery shopping Thursday afternoon in Wheaton. The Montgomery County Department of Police said officers were at the Giant, located at 2900 University Blvd., around 1:40 p.m. after they received word of […]

72-year-old woman pushed to ground, robbed at Giant in Montgomery County

Urbana, MD

FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A man died at his home Thursday after his wife backed over him in their driveway. The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office said deputies went to the couple’s home in the 4200 block of Araby Church Rd. in Urbana around 3:50 p.m. They found the man at the end […]

Urbana man dead after wife accidentally backs over him with SUV

TEMPLE HILLS, Md. - A man from D.C. is facing charges for shooting and killing an off-duty security guard outside a Temple Hills skating rink where he worked. Prince George's County Police say Omar Delonte Smith, 27, was taken into custody in Richmond, Virginia in connection with the killing of 31-year-old Eugene Smith of Washington, D.C.

DC man arrested for killing security guard outside Temple Hills skating rink

Daily Voice

New details have emerged as members of the United States Park Police continue to investigate the triple-fatal Rock Creek Parkway crash this week in Northwest DC. Shortly before 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, officers responded to a reported crash on the parkway near P Street NW when a Honda sedan crashed head-on into a Lexus SUV in a violent crash.

Park Police ID Arlington Men Killed In Rock Creek Parkway Crash

Dr. Sandra Ortega resided in Baltimore for 21 years before receiving a direct commission into the United States Air Force by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, becoming on July 4, 1958 Morgan State University’s first Air Force officer and Maryland’s first African American woman commissioned as a U.S. Air Force Officer. - Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame.

Maryland’s first African American woman commissioned as U.S. Air Force Officer

WMAR 2 News Baltimore

A correctional officer has been charged after smuggling controlled dangerous substances and contraband in the Baltimore Central Booking Intake Center.

Baltimore correctional officer charged for smuggling drugs in Central Booking

New York City, NY

6abc Action News

Travelers can get tickets between $5 and $20 if they travel between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m., officials say.

Amtrak offers exceptionally low fares for train riders going to New York City, Washington D.C.

North Carolina State

WASHINGTON — Police have arrested a woman in connection with a deadly stabbing that occurred in Southeast D.C. earlier this year. According to a release from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), officers were called to the 1500 block of 16th Street just before midnight on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.

MPD: Woman arrested for stabbing man to death in Southeast DC

Rockville, MD

Rockville City police were called to a nursing home to investigate a report of a 2nd-degree assault Tuesday night, March 14, 2023. The assault was reported at a nursing home in the 200 block of Hurley Avenue at 9:15 PM. That is Collingswood Nursing Home.

Assault reported at Rockville nursing home

Myersville, MD

First responders are investigating a possible fatal crash that was reported on Baltimore National Pike in Myersville on Thursday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, emergency personnel in Frederick County were called to the 10800 block of Baltimore National Pike near Easterday Road to investigate a reported crash.

Lanes Closed For Crash Investigation On Baltimore National Pike In Myersville (DEVELOPING)

ROCKVILLE, Md. - Authorities have arrested a Rockville woman they say conspired with an accomplice to rob a food delivery driver in Montgomery County. Police say Demia Lincoln-Scott, 20, was arrested Thursday and faces multiple charges including conspiracy to commit armed robbery and conspiracy to commit first degree assault. Investigators...

Rockville woman arrested, charged in robbery of food delivery driver: police

A grand jury indicted two Baltimore police officers in unrelated incidents, prosecutors announced Thursday. Two indicted men are both 19-year veteran officers with the Baltimore Police Department, and the state's attorney said the indictments are based on their alleged conduct. "Our city has gone through a lot in terms of...

2 veteran Baltimore police officers indicted on accusations of misconduct

Three people were shot Thursday morning in Baltimore. Around 8 a.m., officers found a man who was fatally shot in the 600 block of North Arlington Avenue. That person was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers located another male, 36, shot around the same time, in the 2900 block of...

2 dead, 1 injured in separate Thursday morning Baltimore shootings

New Hampshire State

White Oak, MD

A pedestrian was struck and killed on Columbia Pike at Stewart Lane on Thursday, March 16. According to Montgomery County Police, “At approximately 1:28 p.m., an adult male was crossing the northbound lanes of Columbia Pike in a westbound direction when he was struck by a Ford Explorer traveling northbound. The driver remained at the location and the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.” MCPD will issue a news release as more information becomes available, including the name of the deceased.

Driver Strikes and Kills Pedestrian Thursday Afternoon

Aberdeen, MD

Police in Aberdeen make multiple arrests after 10 vehicles were stolen or badly damaged in a six-week period as part of the Tik Tok Challenge targeting Kias and Hyundais.

Multiple arrests made in Aberdeen in regards to TikTok theft challenge

Simpsonville, MD

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Fulton, MD

Clarksville, MD

Highland, MD

Ellicott City, MD

Savage, MD

Elkridge, MD

Oella, MD

Jessup, MD

Ilchester, MD

Hanover, MD

Dayton, MD

Maryland City, MD

Glenelg, MD

Russett, MD

Laurel, MD

Brinklow, MD

Daniels, MD

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\"Creeping segregation\" cited in new report on Columbia housing

Now, we turn our attention to Maryland's second largest city, Columbia, and a new report about the changing racial climate in the Howard County...

"Creeping segregation" cited in new report on Columbia housing

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