What to know about new laws taking effect July 1 across DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Many new laws are set to go into effect Friday, July 1, 2022 across DC, Maryland and Virginia affecting minimum wage, taxes, schools, alcohol, marijuana, sexually explicit material, hunting, taxes, abortion - and several other aspects of daily life.
Over 30 pounds of cocaine found inside man's electric wheelchair at BWI Airport
More than 30 pounds of cocaine was found inside a man's electric wheelchair at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport last week.
Firefighters battle 2-alarm fire at Camp Airy in Thurmont
Firefighters battled a multi-alarm fire in Frederick County on Wednesday morning at Camp Airy, a Jewish summer camp for boys.
Capital Gazette mass shooting victims honored at wreath-laying ceremony in Annapolis
A wreath-laying ceremony was held in Annapolis on Tuesday to honor the five journalists and staff killed in a mass shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper in 2018.
Maryland mass shooting: 3 dead, 1 hurt after Smithsburg manufacturing facility shooting
Three people are dead after a shooting at a manufacturing facility in Smithsburg, Maryland, according to authorities.
Armed man arrested near Justice Kavanaugh's Maryland home after making violent threats
A man armed with a knife and a gun was arrested near the Maryland home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh early Wednesday morning, law enforcement sources confirm to FOX News.
18-year-old shot, killed after prom; $16K reward being offered by Baltimore Police, Gov. Larry Hogan
An 18-year-old was shot and killed while attending a junior prom after-party in Baltimore. Now, police and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan are each offering an $8,000 reward for information on his murder.
MTV reality star arrested on sex trafficking charges in Annapolis
A former MTV reality show star who was arrested in Annapolis has been booked into a Las Vegas jail on sex trafficking charges.
Maryland teacher wins $50K off lottery ticket husband bought to lift her spirits
A Maryland husband’s small gesture has paid off in a big way: The $5 scratch-off ticket he bought to cheer up his wife was worth $50,000
Man with more than 100 snakes in Maryland home died from snake bite: medical officials
The Maryland Chief Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed a 49-year-old man in Charles County who was living with more than 100 snakes – including some venomous and illegal – inside his home died from “snake envenomation.”
Maryland to expand abortion access after lawmakers override governor's veto
Maryland lawmakers have overridden GOP Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a measure to expand access to abortion in the state.
VIDEO: Suspects assault senior citizen during carjacking attempt in Maryland neighborhood
The Prince George’s County Police Department is asking for the community's help identifying and locating four suspects who were caught on camera assaulting a senior citizen in an attempt to steal her car, leaving her with two broken bones.
Johns Hopkins doctor shot after carjacking attempt during morning commute
Baltimore police are investigating the shooting of a Johns Hopkins surgeon during an attempted carjacking.
These single moms needed support so they bought a house, raise kids together
Friends Holly Harper and Herrin Hopper launched the Siren House, a place for them and other women to live while they figure out the next chapter in their lives.
Cargo ship runs aground in Chesapeake Bay; efforts underway to refloat
Efforts were underway Monday to refloat a container vessel that ran aground in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Silver Spring explosion: 14 hurt, all known residents accounted for, officials say
Authorities say all known residents have been contacted and accounted for as investigators and search crews resume operations at a Silver Spring apartment complex the morning after an explosion and fire left over a dozen injured.
Silver Spring explosion: Video shows moment blast destroys apartment building
A Silver Spring resident's security camera captured video of the moment an explosion tore through an apartment complex in Montgomery County sending 10 people to the hospital and leaving much of the building in ruins.
Man claiming he was 'told by God to assassinate President Joe Biden' arrested in Maryland
A Kansas man, who called President Joe Biden the "AntiChrist" and threatened to kill him, has been arrested and charged.
Baltimore firefighter injured in deadly blaze is awake, speaking
A firefighter who was injured in a deadly blaze that killed three of his colleagues is awake and speaking, according to the Baltimore Firefighters Union’s Twitter.
Magruder High School students tweeted about shooting instead of calling 911: police
A heightened police presence was on display at Magruder High School in Montgomery County Tuesday morning following Friday's shooting that left a 15-year-old student in critical condition.