An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for the region by the National Weather Service (NWS) with dangerously cold conditions expected from late Friday night through Sunday morning.
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Maryland officials announced that traffic fatalities declined by about 18 percent statewide in 2025, according to preliminary data, falling from 582 deaths in 2024 to 480 in 2025.
Four communities in Maryland, all right here in Montgomery County, have been named among the top ten most ethnically diverse cities in the United States, according to a newly released 2026 report from personal-finance company WalletHub.
Another round of light snow and increasing winds is expected late Friday into early Saturday as a strong Arctic front moves through much of Maryland and northern Virginia, according to the National Weather Service.
Geno’s Steaks, the Philadelphia restaurant known for its cheesesteaks, has announced it will open its first Maryland location at Power Plant Live! in downtown Baltimore on Thursday, March 5. The new spot will mark the brand’s first expansion into the state.
A student was injured after a handgun discharged inside a classroom at Freetown Elementary School in Glen Burnie, MD Tuesday morning, according to Anne Arundel County Police.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Maryland joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in reaching settlements totaling $17.85 million with Lannett Company, Inc. and Bausch Health US, LLC and its affiliate Bausch Health Americas.
Two Maryland restaurants have earned recognition on Eater DC’s list of the “Best Ethiopian Restaurants Around DC,” underscoring the strength of the region’s Ethiopian dining scene and the continued impact of family-owned establishments.
The National Weather Service shared an updated forecast indicating that snow is expected to move into the region later this evening and continue through early Wednesday morning, potentially impacting the morning commute. A light coating of snow is possible for much of the area south of Interstate 70, with drivers urged to use extra caution during early travel.
A new national survey from MedStar Health highlights a growing disconnect between concern and action when it comes to heart health, according to Estelle Jean, a cardiologist with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney. While most adults say they are worried about their heart, many are not taking steps to address those concerns with a medical professional.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is now expecting a trace to around half an inch of snow across much of Maryland and Northern Virginia. If this light snow materializes, it could begin between 8pm and 10pm tonight and continue into the early morning hours, ending sometime between 2am and 5am tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.