AACPS Sets 2027 Graduation Schedule, Ceremonies Begin May 24

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has announced its Class of 2027 commencement schedule, with graduation ceremonies beginning May 24 and continuing through June 7. Fourteen county high schools will hold ceremonies at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills, continuing a partnership that provides AACPS with the venue at no charge. Ceremonies held at Live! will also be streamed on the AACPS YouTube channel.

19-year-old gets probation after shooting juvenile at DC recreation center

WASHINGTON - A 19-year-old from Washington, D.C., was sentenced to probation on Friday after shooting and injuring a boy who was playing basketball at a recreation center in Northwest, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District. What we know:. Darius Drew, 19, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and...

Woman Pleads Guilty In Medicaid Fraud Scheme That Cost Taxpayers Over $250,000

WASHINGTON — A 37-year-old Laurel woman pleaded guilty Thursday, November 12, 2026, to participating in a Medicaid fraud scheme involving mental health services that were never provided or were significantly inflated, resulting in more than $250,000 in losses. Delly Shabani pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit...

Maryland football vs. Wisconsin preview

The Terps look to keep the momentum rolling against a Badgers team that has rebounded this year. Coming off its first Big Ten win since September 2025, Maryland football has the opportunity to make it two wins on the trot. Beyond that, though, progress is being measured in other ways by those within the program — including the level of buy-in for a fresh start.

‘A Raisin in the Sun’: How UMD’s cast breathes new life into a Black family’s 1959 story

Long before the first cast read-through, the actors in the University of Maryland’s rendition of “A Raisin in the Sun” had already embodied their characters: an immigrant torn between two worlds, a woman with a habit of tunnel vision and a Black girl coming of age. The...

And Then There Were None at Bowie Community Theatre

The more palatably named And Then There Were None, the latest production from Bowie Community Theatre, is a gorgeous show. No surprises there— director Tatum Moss’s aesthetic sensibilities are always on point, and the Bowie Playhouse remains among the more impressive community theatre venues in the DMV. Moss’s set concept is expertly realized by designer Dan Lavanga: even before the action begins, the set, with its elegant doors, fireplace, and bar — with various knickknacks (including an excellent Ten Soldier Boys poster and curious disappearing figurines to remind us why we’re here) and furniture courtesy of props designer and set dresser Roy Hammond — suggest the quality of the production to come.

» Homicide Defendant Refuses to Attend Hearing, Judge ‘Shocked’ By His Request for New Attorney

A homicide defendant refused to appear for a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Nov. 13. Tyrone Spencer, 45, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Francois Adkins, on the 2300 block of 14th Street NE, on Sept. 1, 2025. Adkins sustained a gunshot wound to the forehead, right thigh, left thigh, and right arm.

Mount Pleasant Pistol-Whipping Suspect Caught After Victim Fought for the Gun

A 22-year-old Northeast D.C. man is facing charges after police say he approached a victim while brandishing a gun in the Mount Pleasant area, triggering a struggle for the weapon before he allegedly struck the victim and ran off. Juma Michael Adams was arrested Saturday, November 7, in connection with the armed confrontation, which police say unfolded in the 3200 block of 14th Street Northwest on September 19.

“Cold, Snowy” Winter Outlook in The Old Farmer’s Almanac November Update

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its November update to its 2026-2027 Winter Outlook, continuing to predict a colder and snowier than normal winter for Montgomery County, D.C., most of Maryland, and Northern Virginia. The Almanac’s general winter outlook map places all of Montgomery County, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia,...

Virginia Cavaliers at Maryland Terrapins odds, picks and predictions

.oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } The No. 6 Virginia Cavaliers (4-0) and Maryland Terrapins (1-1) tangle Friday at the Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland. Tip time will be 8 p.m. ET (Peacock). Let's analyze NCAA basketball odds around the Virginia vs. Maryland odds and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions for the best bets. In its last game, Virginia defeated +38.5 Bucknell Bison 95-61 Tuesday. The Cavaliers registered 12 triples, 12 steals and 11 blocked shots. UVA has scored 89-plus points in all 4 games and is averaging 93.0 points per game. Maryland last played Saturday, losing 86-74 at the +3.5 Georgetown Hoyas. The Terrapins surrendered 15 triples on 30 attempts and trailed by as many as 27 points. UM defeated +31.5 Bucknell in its first game. Virginia defeated Maryland 80-72 in Charlottesville last December and has won 9 of the last 10 series meetings. Maryland leads the all-time series 108-77, although UVA has won its last 2 visits to Xfinity Center. – Rankings : USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Watch NCAA basketball on Fubo! Virginia at Maryland odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting

» Prosecutor Says Defendant ‘Brutally and Horrifically’ Shot a Mother on Video, Judge Finds Probable Cause

At a preliminary hearing on Nov. 10, DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson found probable cause and held a man in custody who is accused of fatally shooting a woman in an alley. Hakeem Jones, 28, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal...

Westwood One Network VP/GM George King Exits.

George King, Vice President and General Manager, Network Formats, has exited Westwood One. King joined the Cumulus Media-owned network in September 2014 as Vice President of Programming, network formats, overseeing its 24-hour country formats, which then aired on nearly 700 stations. In July 2019, he was promoted to Vice President and General Manager of the 24-hour formats division, taking charge of programming and affiliate management for all of its formats while continuing to oversee country.

A Corvette Stolen Oct. 1 Turned Up in a Silver Spring Driveway 32 Days Later. Cops Say a Dallas Man Hit an Officer With a Privately Made Gun

A 23-year-old Dallas man walked out of a house on Hollywood Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland, carrying a “privately manufactured firearm” and hit a plainclothes officer in the head with it, Montgomery County police said, according to NBC4 Washington. The officer had approached a Corvette that was reported stolen in Anne Arundel County on Oct. 1, 32 days before the confrontation, police said. The man, Isaiah Armstrong-Smith, is charged with first-degree assault, possession of a stolen vehicle and multiple firearms offenses, and is held without bond. Those are police allegations, and no court has ruled on them.

Prince George’s Police Debut Commanders Badge Hours Before Washington Takes Down the Giants

Officers can wear the burgundy-and-gold badge on every game day for the rest of the season, and Chief George Nader says he’ll wear it every week if the team gets on a roll. UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Police officers in Prince George’s County, home of the Washington Commanders’ stadium, now have a game-day badge. The […]

Two Men Arrested After Stolen Infiniti Found, Police Recover Gun, Suspected Drugs

ODENTON, Md. — Two Maryland men were arrested early Friday morning, November 13, 2026, after Anne Arundel County Police located a stolen Infiniti Q50 in Odenton and recovered a handgun, suspected drugs and digital scales during the investigation. At approximately 12:15 a.m., an officer received information about a stolen...

Witnesses describe panic after morning shooting at VIDA Fitness in DC

Eyewitnesses are describing moments of chaos and panic after gunfire erupted at VIDA Fitness in Northwest D.C. around 8 a.m. during the morning rush. Gym members recounted seeing a shooting victim on the workout floor before evacuating as additional shots rang out, forcing bystanders and neighbors to take cover inside nearby businesses including Call Your Mother bagel shop and Logan Hardware.

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Southeast DC native named Cherry Blossom festival's official artist

The countdown to the 2027 National Cherry Blossom Festival is in full bloom. Southeast D.C. native Chris Pyrate was selected as the official artist and artistic director. The announcement was made during a launch event at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration on Oct. 29. “Being born and raised on...

MCPS Dates to Remember: Early Release Days, Thanksgiving and Winter Break

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have several early release days and scheduled school closures coming up over the next several weeks, including a five-day stretch surrounding Thanksgiving and an extended winter break. Here are the important dates for families to keep in mind through January 1, 2027:. November 2026.