Nearly six decades after his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words continue to echo through Maryland, the United States, and the world. The challenges facing Maryland and the nation today may look different than those of the 1960s, but King’s philosophy offers a roadmap for navigating contemporary divisions. From debates over voting rights to […]
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Montgomery County Police Search for Missing 20-Year-Old Woman
What’s Happening: Chen was last seen at 5:16 p.m. Saturday in the 13,000 block of Gershwin Way in Silver Spring. She was wearing a black jacket, black pants, white shoes and carrying a white bag. What’s Important: Chen is 5 feet, 1 inch tall with dark brown hair and brown eyes. How to Help: Anyone […]
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Maryland Bridge Getting Overnight Repairs
Maryland will close one lane on the Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge on Route 4 starting Sunday for maintenance work. What’s Happening: The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin structural and maintenance work on the bridge Sunday, Jan. 18. Flaggers will close one lane and alternate traffic Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. […]
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New House Speaker Begins First Session Tackling Deficit, Health Care and Immigration
Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-Prince George’s and Anne Arundel) begins her first session leading the 141-member chamber Wednesday looking to balance a budget with a $1.5 billion deficit, provide affordable health care and protect immigrants. All of it, she says, will be achieved against a backdrop of civility. “We’re not Washington, D.C. We’re going […]
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How to Spot Human Trafficking
Local law enforcement agencies are reminding residents what signs may indicate human trafficking as part of Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11. What’s Happening: Police say trafficking can be hard to spot, but certain behaviors or situations may signal a problem. What to Look For: Signs that may indicate trafficking include: What Human Trafficking […]
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Fatal Hit-and-Run on I-695 in Baltimore County: What We Know
Maryland State Police are searching for a red 2025 Chevy Equinox that struck and killed a pedestrian on I-695 early Sunday morning before the driver fled the scene. What’s Happening: Ahmed Waqus Qayun Kahn, 30, of Virginia, was killed around 2:30 a.m. on the outer loop of I-695 between Providence Road and Delaney Valley Road. […]
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What We Know About The Shooting On Annapolis Road in Odenton
A man was shot early Jan. 10 in Odenton and later died at a hospital, Anne Arundel County police said. What’s Happening: Officers were called around 12:30 a.m. Jan. 10, to the 1600 block of Annapolis Road in Odenton for a report of a shooting. Police said they found a man with an apparent gunshot […]
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Car Destroys Waldorf Ballet Academy’s New Building
A car rolled off a highway and crashed into the Oscar Hawkins Ballet Arts Academy late Monday night while the studio was closed. No one was inside, and no one was injured. What’s Happening: The crash was discovered the next day. According to the academy, the car rolled off the highway into the school late […]
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Maryland Reports Lowest Homicide Rate in Nearly 40 Years
Marylanders saw fewer homicides, shootings, and robberies in 2025, based on preliminary statewide crime data released by Gov. Wes Moore’s office. The administration said the state has also seen declines since the Moore-Miller administration began. What’s Happening: The Moore administration says preliminary 2025 numbers show violent crime dropped statewide compared to 2024, with sharp declines […]
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Baltimore Man Charged With Attempted Murder in West Baltimore Shooting
A 47-year-old Baltimore man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that left a 35-year-old man in critical condition late last month. What’s Happening Kevin Brooks was arrested January 5 in the 1000 block of North Mount Street by Warrant Apprehension detectives, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Brooks […]