Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dog Stabbed 14 Times In MD: Sheriff

Erfan Behnam, 34, of Virginia, was arrested after deputies found a dog with about 14 stab wounds along a Frederick County road.

Fed Rate Hike: What It Means For MD Mortgages, Car Loans, Credit Cards

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023, a move that could make borrowing more expensive.

20 Maryland Farmers Markets To Explore This Fall

Crisp air, local apples, pumpkins and plenty of fall flavor await at these Maryland farmers markets operating this season.

Congressional Black Caucus Conference Begins Amid Concerns Over Callais, Voting Rights Act

Panels at the D.C. event are also scheduled to discuss education, criminal justice, among other issues.

Maryland Appoints Caroll Spriggs As First Black State Fire Marshal

Caroll H. Spriggs II will lead Maryland's fire marshal's office, becoming the first Black person appointed to the position.

MD Restaurant Makes Elite List Of America’s Best By New York Times

A Montgomery County restaurant was listed in an elite compilation of the 50 best restaurants in America by The New York Times.

New Commission Works To Untangle Challenges At Health Licensing Boards

At the Monday meeting, executive directors of health occupational boards said IT challenges impede licensing approvals, among other issues.

Scrubs & Beyond To Close Stores Nationwide, Including In MD

No official reason has been given by brand leadership for the nationwide closures of Scrubs & Beyond stores.

Hot, Humid Conditions Return To MD After Brief Cooldown

Marylanders are getting a brief respite before hot and humid conditions return by midweek. See the latest forecast for the Old Line State.

What MD Lawmakers Are Saying About $5K ‘Trump Dividends’

President Donald Trump's "dividends" calls are prompting mixed responses from lawmakers, many of whom say it'll strain the U.S. economy.

Gas Tanker Fire | Fatal Shootings | Tennis Star Falls Short | New Park Opens: MD Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Maryland.

MD House Fire Kills Cat, Displaces 5 People After Causing $230K In Damages

The fire broke out in the living room of a Sudlersville home in Queen Anne's County on Friday, officials said.

Budget Officials Ask Agencies To Tighten Belts, Including A 10% Cut Scenario

Looming multibillion-dollar deficits have the governor and legislators looking at options as the next budget develops.

West Nile Virus Cases Grow In Active Mosquito Year: What To Know In MD

In June, the U.S. recorded the earliest start to the West Nile virus season and the most cases by that point since 2004.

8 New Maryland Laws Take Effect On Oct. 1, 2026: What To Know

New rules include changes to gun buybacks, rental screenings, and child care checks. Here’s what Marylanders need to know for Oct. 1.

Multiple Kids Hit By Car | Dog Freed From Chair | Group Sues ICE: MD Top News

This week's top news includes a group of kids threatened with a gun, an earthquake and a mom who's guilty of her toddler's death.

MD Releases New Vaccine Guidelines Ahead Of Respiratory Virus Season

Maryland's new vaccine recommendations cover COVID-19, flu, RSV and routine immunizations, but do not create new vaccine mandates.

FDA Gives Important Update On Parasite Outbreak: What To Know In MD

The record-setting cyclospora outbreak left thousands across the state sickened as authorities scrambled to trace its origins.

Maryland 9/11 Victims' Families Fear Others No Longer Remember The Day They Can't Forget

69 Marylanders died in the attacks 25 years ago; to one survivor, while it ‘seems like forever’ it can also ‘feel just like yesterday.’

Baltimore City Community College Leader Defends School Against Audit

Lawmakers appear unimpressed and point out that many issues identified in the 2026 audit were also cited in a 2022 audit.

Lawsuit Accuses ICE Of Unlawful Warrantless Arrests Across Maryland

A new class-action lawsuit alleges ICE agents are illegally arresting Maryland residents without warrants or probable cause.

Luminis Cybersecurity Incident Highlights ‘Concerning' Rise In Attacks On Healthcare

Experts say officials should anticipate future attacks and bolster their cybersecurity protections.

MD Man Accused Of Pointing Loaded Gun At 7 Kids In St. Mary's County: Sheriff

William James Doyle III faces 16 charges after deputies said he confronted and pointed a loaded gun at several juveniles.

Maryland Road Deaths Drop 13 Percent As '100 Deadliest Days' End

Maryland recorded 136 roadway deaths between Memorial Day and Labor Day, down from 152 during the same period last year.

Small Earthquake Recorded In Northeast Maryland: Officials

Seismologists reported a 2.1 earthquake near Rising Sun in the early morning Tuesday. Did you feel it?

Thunderstorms Forecast In MD As Sunny Weather Gives Way: What To Expect

Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s before a weather shift brings showers and thunderstorms to Maryland. See the forecast.

Local Officials Look To Fill In Gaps Left By Closure Of Birthing Center In Cecil County

Cecil County becomes a ‘maternity care desert’ amid closure of ChristianaCare unit.

Emergency Plane Landing | Minimum Wage Increase | Deadly High-Speed Chase: MD Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Maryland.

5-Year-Old Killed | Trump Beheading Threat | Hospitals Hit By Cyberattack: MD Top News

This week's top headlines include a decision on redistricting, a cop accused of child sex abuse and the latest on the cyclospora outbreak.

MD Supreme Court Clears Redistricting Measure For November Ballot

The Maryland Supreme Court ruled the redistricting amendment can go before voters, despite initially finding its ballot wording misleading.

Election Experts See Few Legal Options For Trump To Meddle With Polling Places

“The president can say whatever he wants, but his powers are extraordinarily limited,” said Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.

Severe MD Storms Leave Thousands Without Power, Close Schools

Severe overnight storms knocked out power, closed schools and left a path of destruction in Maryland. But the storm threat isn't quite over.

The 10 Best Colleges In Maryland, According To New 2027 Ranking

A college search and review site evaluated more than 4,000 colleges and universities nationwide. See how Maryland schools ranked.

This Eatery Serves MD's Most Iconic Hot Dog, Ranking Says

A Glen Burnie institution was selected as Maryland’s entry on a list of 50 iconic hot dogs worth a road trip.

Annual Best Ice Cream Trail Event In MD Wraps Up Labor Day

Marylanders have just a few more days to take on the 2026 Best Ice Cream Trail event and vie to earn prizes while enjoying the sweet treat.

Two Maryland Hospitals Hit By Cyberattack: What To Know

A cyberattack struck Luminis Health systems this week. Here's what patients in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties need to know.

Record Labor Day Gas Prices Projected: What MD Motorists Should Know

Between global conflicts and the rising cost of living in Maryland, wallets are being squeezed going into Labor Day weekend.

7 Finalists Named For Maryland Teacher Of The Year

Seven finalists have been named for the 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year award. The winner will be named Oct. 9 and compete nationally.

Latest On Cyclospora Outbreak As Over 200 Cases Reported In MD

Marylanders may soon be able to chow down on their favorite lettuce wraps without worry after cyclosporiasis cases made many think twice.

Somerset County Schools Book Policy Faces New State Board Challenge

The complaint says policy that puts young adult books out of reach of almost all students violates state law and the First Amendment.