The Maryland Department of Health has reported 26 mumps cases in the state in 2026 as of February 19, including 19 confirmed and 7 probable cases, with most recent infections occurring among adults in the Baltimore metropolitan area.
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Forecast uncertainty remains high as the National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center highlights the potential for a coastal storm to develop near the East Coast late this weekend, with confidence in storm formation higher than confidence in specific local impacts. Officials caution that small shifts in the storm’s track could mean anything from minimal impacts to accumulating snow and strong winds.
NBC4 meteorologist Doug Kammerer says confidence remains low as weather models continue to show vastly different outcomes for a potential winter storm expected Sunday. In a Wednesday night social media post, Kammerer highlighted the sharp contrast between the GFS and European models, which are painting very different snowfall scenarios for Maryland.
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The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center (WPC) released an updated hazards outlook placing parts of Maryland just east of our immediate area within a “Heavy Snow” risk zone as forecasters continue to monitor a potential winter storm for Sunday into Monday.
Maryland and Northern Virginia are currently in the National Weather Service’s (NWS)“limited threat risk” zone for a potential winter storm this weekend, with forecast confidence still low.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore issued a statement responding to comments from President Donald Trump regarding responsibility for the Potomac Interceptor sewage pipe leak.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 12 state attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate to reject the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, citing concerns that it would significantly alter voter registration and election administration.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has announced the passing of Marye Wells-Harley, a transformational leader whose legacy shaped parks, recreation, and planning across the National Capital Region for generations.
While some will argue that Columbia, MD technically isn’t part of the DMV, this food truck taqueria is putting it’s money where it’s mouth is and serving up some of the best birria in the area. DMV Taqueria is in Yelp’s Top 100 places to eat in the US, and it’s there for a good reason. Their staple is the halal birria, but they serve other Mexican and Puerto Rican inspired plates.
Parts of Maryland just east of Montgomery County were included in the National Weather Service Prediction Center’s “heavy snow” hazard outlook for February 22 and 23, Sunday into Monday. Overnight forecast models have since trended weaker, pushing the potential storm farther out to sea, but forecasters say it remains something to watch.
A Silver Spring man has been sentenced to decades in federal prison for a large-scale child sexual exploitation scheme that targeted victims across multiple countries.