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Update: All travel lanes have reopened on I-270 after a police incident closed local lanes at Falls Road on Wednesday, June 7. According to Rockville Police, “Around 11:00 a.m. this morning RCPD officers responded to the Northbound exit Ramp at Falls Road for the report of an individual threatening to jump. Out of an abundance of caution, the northbound local lanes were closed down as well as the exit ramp. After about two hours of successful negations, the individual willingly agreed to be taken into police custody and transported for medical assistance. All lanes of traffic have been reopened.”

A red air quality alert (unhealthy) was issued across Washington, DC and most of Maryland, while parts of Virginia were in the orange (unhealthy for certain groups) and yellow (moderate) zones due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires being pushed into the area. The question on everyone's mind now: When...

As you may know, unhealthy air caused by smoke from wildfires in Canada’s province of Quebec is affecting much of the northeast and mid-Atlantic areas of the United States, including our area. This influx of smoke has impacted outdoor air quality, which may pose a health risk, particularly to vulnerable individuals such as children, older adults, and those with heart or lung disease.

BETHESDA - Bowie High School is on lockdown Thursday afternoon, according to police. At 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, Bowie Police Department tweeted that the high school is on lockdown after reports of someone seen carrying a gun in the area of the school. There are no reports of shots fired,...

MARYLAND - Governor Wes Moore has released a statement following Maryland’s issuance of a Red Alert Air Quality Condition. In the statement, Moore assures Marylanders his office is working closely with the Department of the Environment and Department of Health to monitor the impact of the smoke from massive wildfires in Eastern Canada.

The Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division is investigating two armed robberies that took place at the same 7-Eleven store in Germantown, MD. The suspect entered the store, pointed a handgun at the employees, and demanded money on both occasions. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money from the registers and fled the scene.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has prompted Montgomery County Public Schools to cancel or reschedule all outdoor recess and other activities scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, according to an email alert sent to families late Wednesday morning. School officials say field trips and outdoor graduations may also be impacted. The county...

Hazy and dangerous fumes from ongoing Canadian wildfires have engulfed the skies over most of the Northeast coast, prompting serious air quality alerts for millions of Americans.

BALTIMORE - Air pollution paired with the smoke from more than 100 wildfires in Canada has triggered a Code Red Air Quality Alert for the Baltimore City Metro, and Annapolis region.While it has been hazy for a few weeks, the smell is definitely more evident in Maryland than it ever has been.First Alert Forecast: Air Quality Alert issued for Baltimore City Metro, Annapolis regionThat's a big indicator of just how much has drifted toward us over the past few days.The sun has had an orange glow because of the smoke.With the air quality index at unhealthy levels, the Maryland Department of the...

The debate over LGBTQ+ inclusive material continues in Montgomery County as parents descended on the school board meeting Tuesday -- all over the county's opt-out policy for certain books approved for the classroom. FOX 5's Katie Barlow was at the meeting.

Giant Food announced the return of its Local Produce Boxes featuring locally sourced, in-season produce sold exclusively through Giant Delivers. Available throughout the summer without a subscription or commitment, the boxes retail for $22.99 and contain eight varieties of produce from local farms throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. For the...

Washington — Jay Johnston, an actor known for his roles in the TV series "Arrested Development" and "Bob's Burgers," has been arrested and charged for his alleged participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.A federal court in Washington, D.C., unsealed the criminal case against Johnston after his arrest on Wednesday. He faces four federal charges, including civil disorder and entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds.The Daily Beast reported in Dec. 2021 that Johnston lost his role as the voice of Jimmy Pesto in "Bob's Burgers" as suspicion of his participation in the Capitol riot...

ROCKVILLE, Md. (7News) — The Montgomery County Police Department has reinstated its Auto Crime Unit. Six officers will make up the newly named Auto Crime Enforcement Section. “We created an investigative unit just to concentrate on auto crimes because that’s how severe it is impacting our community,” Assistant Chief...

Charles Franklin Bailey, Jr., 63, was killed shortly before 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 4, when he lost control of his motorcycle and was struck head-on by a pick-up truck. "Our father Chuck, Chuckie, Chuckie Cheese was the greatest man. He touched so many peoples lives and has undoubtedly left a hole in all of our hearts," organizers of a GoFundMe campaign made for his family said. "His laughter and spirit will always be with us."

While more Northern cities are experiencing the brunt of the smoke and suffering from reduced air quality due to the wildfires in Canada, Maryland is catching a far amount of smokey air. The post Most of Maryland in ‘Code Red’ for air quality due to wildfires in Canada appeared first on Maryland Matters.

A Maryland man said the scratch-off lottery ticket that earned him a $100,000 jackpot nearly ended up in the trash when he confused it for a non-winner.

ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Health experts and local county officials are advising people to stay indoors and limit strenuous activities outside due to the poor air quality throughout the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area. The poor air quality is stemming from the wildfires in eastern Canada. “The masks are back for the...

Gaithersburg will bring back its Summer Outdoor Concert Series to the Concert Pavilion this summer. The series will feature both kid-friendly artists and a variety of other performers. Saints Row Brewing will offer on-site drinks and food trucks. The events will take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays and concert-goers are invited to bring a blanket or lawn chair. (MoCoShow)

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — The owner of a funeral service company that was providing burial services for the family of a 10-year-old homicide victim from D.C. is now facing charges for shooting two people, killing one, at a Hillcrest Heights cemetery. According to the Prince George's County Police...

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Police said they were investigating a three-car crash Wednesday afternoon that shut down part of Richmond Highway in the Mount Vernon area. The Fairfax County Police Department first tweeted about the incident at 2 p.m. In the tweet, the department said the wreck happened on southbound Richmond Highway […]