The National Weather Service is urging drivers and pedestrians across Maryland and Virginia to stay alert for black ice as cold conditions continue.
The NWS warned that areas of black ice have already been reported this morning and cautioned that hazardous conditions can develop quickly and without warning. Officials say black ice will remain a daily concern as long as snowpack remains on the ground and temperatures stay near or below freezing.
Washington County officials said they were notified on January 14, 2026, that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is evaluating the potential purchase of a warehouse in Williamsport, MD to establish a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility. According to the county, the letter outlined possible renovations and site improvements for the property, including holding and processing areas, office and visitor spaces, and supporting infrastructure such as parking, fencing, lighting, and security features. (more…)
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of the Maryland Apprenticeship Incentive Program, a $5 million initiative designed to help employers hire and train registered apprentices.
Take a look below at an assortment of old school Maryland, Montgomery County, and DC Metro Area commercials we found on YouTube from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s!
Maryland Amazon Fresh locations are offering steep discounts as the company prepares to close most of its Amazon Fresh grocery stores nationwide this weekend (some stores have or will close earlier depending on inventory).
This weekend’s winter storm is shaping up to be a significant system for parts of the East Coast, but at this point, it is likely to remain just far enough offshore to limit impacts in central Maryland (including Montgomery County) and northern Virginia.
With cleanup efforts still underway from recent winter weather, the National Weather Service is flagging a potential curveball for parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia. Forecasters say there is a 20-30 percent chance for light snow Wednesday afternoon into the evening, which could coincide with the evening commute.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the Lower Bills and Local Power Act as part of the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2026 legislative agenda, outlining proposals intended to reduce energy costs and improve grid reliability statewide.
The National Weather Service is closely monitoring the potential for a significant coastal storm this weekend, though confidence remains low on whether it will meaningfully impact central Maryland.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), a local nonprofit, announced that it will again offer free rides during Super Bowl weekend to help reduce impaired driving across the Washington metropolitan […]
WSSC Water is urging its approximately 1.9 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties to immediately limit water use to essential purposes only, citing extreme cold weather conditions.