The next speaker of the House of Delegates will likely be a woman and immigrant. Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-Prince George’s and Anne Arundel) appears to have a clear path within the Democratic Caucus to become the next speaker. A vote is scheduled for Dec. 16. Three of the four leading candidates to succeed former Speaker […]
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St. Mary’s School Bus Driver Wins $50,000 in Lottery
A St. Mary’s County school bus driver hit the jackpot with his go-to lottery numbers, taking home $50,000 from a Maryland Lottery Pick 5 game. What’s Happening: The man played his favorite five-digit number — 10238 — with a $1 straight bet and won the top prize when those exact digits came up during the midday […]
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Arctic Blast Brings Maryland Its Coldest Night So Far
Maryland is starting the week in a deep freeze, and tonight is set to be the coldest night of the season. What’s Happening: Clouds and bitter cold will rule the start of the week across Maryland, with only a small chance for light snow today in southern areas as a storm passes to the south. […]
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Why Are Flags at Half-Staff This Weekend in Maryland?
American flags across Maryland are flying at half-staff this Sunday to honor the thousands who died 84 years ago in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor — including four crew members aboard a battleship named for the state. What’s Happening: President Donald Trump ordered all U.S. flags lowered to half-staff on December 7, 2025, for National […]
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Missing Maryland Man Found Dead After Two-Day Search
What’s Happening: Search teams found 26-year-old Mohammed Halawa dead in a wooded area at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Howard County Police said there are no signs of foul play. What’s Important: Halawa had been missing since Wednesday afternoon when he was last seen leaving his home on Trotter Road around noon on foot. The Timeline: Police first […]
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School Bus and Two Cars Collide on Icy Maryland Roads
Four people were injured Friday afternoon when a school bus and two cars crashed on a major Southern Maryland road during dangerous winter weather. What’s Happening: The collision happened around 4 p.m. on Three Notch Road near Park Pines Drive and Kessler Court in Lexington Park. Bus 222 was carrying two children, a driver, and an […]
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Freezing Rain Alert Tonight: Maryland And DC Roads Turn Dangerous
A winter weather advisory goes into effect tonight across Maryland, DC, and northern Virginia as freezing rain creates hazardous road conditions. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued the advisory for 7 p.m. Friday through 1 a.m. Saturday. Light freezing rain and drizzle will coat roads, sidewalks, and bridges with a thin layer of ice. What’s […]
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Maryland Police Give Tips on Driving in The Snow
Maryland State Police are urging drivers to use extreme caution as snow blankets roads across the state, creating hazardous conditions that can turn routine commutes into dangerous situations. What’s Happening: Maryland State Police issued a travel advisory warning drivers about snowy conditions throughout the state. Police are reminding motorists that winter driving requires different techniques than […]
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Light Snow Falls in Anne Arundel County Friday Morning
County road crews are treating bridges and overpasses as light snow falls Friday morning across Anne Arundel County. What’s Happening: The Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works is monitoring weather and road conditions as snow falls across the county. Crews are patrolling roads and applying salt to bridges and overpasses to keep them safe. What’s […]
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Adrienne Jones Steps Down: A New Chapter for Maryland Politics
Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-Baltimore County), the first woman and the first Black legislator to hold the post, is stepping down after more than six years in the job. Multiple sources confirmed that she had decided to retire before the 2026 legislative session. The announcement came as Jones called a meeting Thursday […]