With the U.S. ranking third out of 139 countries in the latest Global Innovation Index, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on 2026’s Most & Least Innovative States, with Maryland ranked the 6th most innovative state in the country.
The Maryland Department of Health announced that Montgomery County has partially lifted its recreational water advisory related to the Potomac Interceptor spill, allowing activities to resume downstream beginning at Lock 8.
Governor Wes Moore announced new reforms to Maryland’s foster care system aimed at improving care for youth with complex needs and expanding placement capacity.
A 55-year-old Garrett Park man has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison after admitting to mailing threatening communications to Jewish institutions and organizations across the country, the U.S. […]
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced that a Crofton woman has pleaded guilty to two felony theft schemes in Anne Arundel County involving a combined total of $185,296.28. (more…)
With National Doctors’ Day approaching on March 30 and family physicians earning an average annual salary of about $238,000, the personal finance company WalletHub has released its report on 2026’s Best and Worst States for Doctors. The report aims to highlight where doctors can achieve the greatest financial success and enjoy the strongest working conditions. Maryland came in ranked 43rd overall (9th worst).
A Tornado Watch has been issued for much of Maryland, including Montgomery County, as a line of severe thunderstorms moves through the region late Monday morning.
The Storm Prediction Center is warning that the severe weather threat across the region is increasing through the morning, with meteorologists noting that a tornado watch could be issued for the area within the next few hours.
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and possible tornadoes are expected across the Washington, D.C. region this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness ahead of a significant severe weather threat expected to impact the state on Monday, March 16. (more…)
Forecasters are warning that a potentially significant severe weather event could impact the parts of Maryland and Virginia (including all of Montgomery County) Monday afternoon, raising questions about whether some school systems may adjust schedules or cancel after-school activities.