The Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons reopened after a crash involving an ambulance shut down the span. What Happened: The bridge was closed after a motor vehicle crash involving Ambulance 39 from Company 3. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office announced the bridge reopened at 1:50 p.m. What We Know: The ambulance was involved in an […]
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Crime drops in Silver Spring as police add patrols and business partnerships
Overall crime in Silver Spring dropped 8 percent in 2025 as Montgomery County police expanded patrols and worked more closely with businesses and community groups. What’s Happening: Gun assaults fell 53 percent, carjackings dropped 35 percent, and auto part thefts decreased 34 percent. Auto theft fell 16 percent, robbery dropped 9.6 percent, and weapons discharges […]
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Capitol Heights man arrested at Wheaton Mall and charged with soliciting a minor
A 58-year-old Capitol Heights man was arrested at Wheaton Mall on Tuesday after police say he solicited a 16-year-old boy. What Happened: Miguel Angel Torres-Manzanerez was arrested around 12:50 p.m. on March 3 after officers touring the mall’s security command center noticed what appeared to be two men arguing near the restrooms. When officers arrived, […]
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One injured after car overturns on Harry W. Nice Bridge
A vehicle flipped on the Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge on Wednesday afternoon, sending one person to the hospital. What’s Happening: Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash on the bridge near Newburg at 3:18 p.m. on March 4. The vehicle was found on its roof. What’s Important: The people inside the vehicle got out […]
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Repeat sex offender pleads guilty to child sexual exploitation in Maryland
A repeat sex offender pleaded guilty in federal court to sexually exploiting a child. What’s Happening: Dwayne Lamont Hicks, 45, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison and a maximum of 30 years. What’s Important: Hicks was previously convicted of […]
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Maryland ranks 17th best state for immigrants in new national study
Maryland placed in the middle of a new national ranking measuring how well states support immigrant communities, scoring higher on social factors but lower on economic and legal measures. What’s Happening: SmileHub, a nonprofit organization, released its 2026 Best States for Immigrants study today, comparing all 50 states across 16 metrics including immigrant population share, […]
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Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time this weekend
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. Clocks move forward one hour, and most people will lose one hour of sleep. What’s Happening: At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks jump to 3 a.m. Most smartphones and internet-connected devices update automatically. What’s Important: Clocks that do not update on their own, such as […]
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Winter Weather Advisory: Expect icy conditions through tuesday northwest of I-95
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for areas northwest of I-95, warning of snow and freezing rain through Tuesday morning. What’s Happening: A band of snow will move across the region late Monday morning into the afternoon. A wintry mix will spread across the area Monday night into Tuesday morning. What’s Important: […]
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Maryland Man killed in Caroline County crash after truck crosses center line
A 30-year-old Ridgely man died Saturday afternoon when a box truck crossed the center line on Maryland Route 480 in Caroline County, forcing his vehicle onto the shoulder where the crash occurred. Joseph Dsouza was driving a 2017 Kia Sorento south on Route 480 north of Eveland Road around 2 p.m. Saturday when an Isuzu […]
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Plane Crash in St. Mary’s County: What We Know
Emergency crews found a downed aircraft in a wooded area of St. Mary’s County Saturday morning, confirming one person died in the crash. Why It Matters: A member of the community lost their life in what appears to be a small aircraft accident, prompting a multi-agency search and rescue operation involving local fire departments, Maryland […]