Toys”R”Us is continuing its comeback with the opening of a new flagship store at Arundel Mills in Hanover, Maryland, this October. The store will be part of a nationwide expansion by the iconic toy retailer, which is rolling out 10 new flagship stores and 20 seasonal holiday shops across the United States by year’s end. (more…)
A Gaithersburg man has been arrested in Culpeper County, Virginia, in connection with what authorities describe as an elaborate scheme targeting elderly victims.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Clarence Woods, Jr., 62, of Glen Burnie pleaded guilty to felony theft and securities fraud for defrauding 16 victims of more than $573,000 through a Ponzi-style scheme and other thefts, with sentencing set for October 30, 2025. (more…)
A 31-year-old man from North Bethesda was shot and killed by DC Police Tuesday afternoon after authorities say he charged at officers while armed with two knives.
A Baltimore, MD man known as “Mr. Lion Grass” won $1,000,004 in the September 3 Powerball drawing after purchasing his ticket at the BP gas station on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville, matching all five white balls plus the Powerball on one combination. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
The Leesburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a hit and run crash in which a pedestrian was struck while in a crosswalk. A Montgomery County man has been arrested for the crime.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown co-led a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting D.C.’s lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, arguing the action was unlawful and unconstitutional. (more…)
A 60-year-old Rockville woman was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol on September 12, 2025, in Easton, MD after police received multiple alerts about her vehicle swerving on Ocean Gateway and being linked to a hit-and-run near Route 404. (more…)
Tillman, a native of Prince George’s County, MD has made history at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. The Severance star won the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, becoming the first Black man ever to win in the category. According to Variety, it was the only acting field in the Emmys’ 77-year history that had never before honored a Black performer.
Shoppers at a Maryland Walmart on Monocacy Boulevard in Frederick have recently been greeted by a heartfelt memorial honoring the life of longtime associate Michael Colwell. The tribute, placed near the entrance of the store, features framed photos, candles, flowers, and a written message celebrating Colwell’s life and service.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a settlement requiring Heather Hill Apartments in Prince George’s County to provide an estimated $11.2 million in restitution for operating without a rental license, marking the largest landlord/tenant restitution case by the Consumer Protection Division. (more…)