Frosty Farewell: Freezing Temps in Maryland and D.C. Before Milder Weather Arrives

Maryland and Washington, D.C. are preparing for one final night of freezing temperatures before a much-anticipated warm-up arrives next week. After several days of bitter cold, conditions are expected to moderate, with temperatures steadily climbing into …

Who are the Zizians? Group arrested in Western Maryland had ties to violence across the country

Maryland Food Bank CEO proud of impactful and ‘neighbor-centered’ work as he steps down

After eight years leading an organization fighting hunger and food insecurity in the state, Carmen Del Guercio is stepping down as CEO of the Maryland Food Bank. The nonprofit announced Tuesday that Del Guercio is departing his role on June 30. Del Guercio …

Federal spending cuts trigger more than 1,000 Maryland private sector layoffs

As the Trump administration slashes the budgets of federal agencies, the ripple effects are already hitting Maryland’s private sector. Since the beginning of this month, Maryland-based federal contractors have reported planned layoffs affecting more than 1 …

Maryland child welfare agency backs bill to boost transparency on abuse deaths

Amid state lawmakers’ growing concerns about the accuracy of child welfare data, the Department of Human Services for the first time endorsed a bill that would boost transparency following some deaths from alleged abuse or neglect. House Bill 1209, …

Phebe McPherson, first woman ordained an Episcopal priest in Maryland, always led with love

The Episcopal Church began formally allowing women to become priests in 1977, but it was still so controversial at the time that it wasn’t uncommon for bishops to back out of the ordination at the last minute. So just before the Rev. Phebe McPherson was …

Federal judge in Maryland blocks Trump administration anti-DEI order as state schools questioned whether to comply

D.C. attorney general goes after Maryland drivers for racking up thousands in speeding tickets

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb is suing three Maryland drivers for not paying thousands of dollars in speeding and reckless driving tickets. The lawsuits are the first to be filed under the city’s Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education and …

Strong defense as Maryland Black Bears beat Elmira Aviators

Two goals scored – and a shutout. The Maryland Black Bears secured the victory against the Elmira Aviators on Friday, Feb. 20, 2025 at LECOM Event Center. The game ended 2-0. The first period was scoreless, and halfway through the second period, the Black …

Maryland man accused of inappropriate text exchanges with Franklin County girl

Dylan Moore, 20, allegedly exchanged more than 1,000 texts with the 14-year-old victim over a two-day span in January, engaging in age-inappropriate conversations. WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Police in Franklin County have charged a Maryland man with having explicit …