The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in Maryland and Northern Virginia, including Montgomery, west central Howard, and southeastern Frederick counties in Maryland, as well as parts of Loudoun and Fairfax counties in Virginia. The warning is in effect until 7:00 PM EDT this Sunday, August 17.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined 17 other states and two governors in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy, challenging a new policy that caps reimbursement for administrative and staffing costs in state-run clean energy programs. The coalition argues the cap violates federal regulations, threatens essential operations, and could reduce states’ ability to deliver energy services and meet climate goals.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced criminal complaints against Maryland men for assaulting and resisting federal officers in separate incidents in Maryland in June 2025. Both were taken into custody after physical altercations with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
Looking for the “best overall restaurants” in Maryland? OpenTable, an online reservation service, analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. They sort the results by location and create a list of “the best” based on the information.
The Montgomery County community is rallying around Sanaz Talebi Nejad and her two young children after her husband, Shahryar Talebi Nejad, a Quince Orchard High School alumnus, was detained by ICE on the day he was set to be promoted at Darcars.
On Saturday afternoon at approximately 3:25pm, the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department responded to a technical rescue situation on the 13700 block of Central Avenue, Largo, at Six Flags America. Park staff worked alongside Technical Rescue units to safely evacuate about 32 riders who were stuck on a ride.
For many soccer fans, the weekend is defined by early mornings, fresh pints, and the communal roar of a Premier League match. And according to a recent list from The Washington Post, two Maryland establishments (both in Montgomery County) are among the best spots in the DC area to get that authentic match-day experience.
Traveling across the state this weekend? Below is a listing of traffic alerts issued in the last week. Please click the links to see how it will impact your travel if you plan to be in these areas.
Every few years, John Denver’s iconic “Take Me Home, Country Roads” sparks debate in our area when its origin reappears in viral social media posts. Recently, Barstool’s DMV affiliate shared a post claiming, “The Road in Take Me Home, Country Roads, is Not in West Virginia, It’s Actually Clopper Road in Gaithersburg.” This stirred up discussions regarding the song’s true origin, prompting us to revisit the real story.
Nick Sevilla, a veteran middle school math teacher at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown who is making his move into the local food scene with his social media account Mr. 8 That, recently spoke with viral restaurateur and Seneca Valley High School alumnus Shihan Chowdhury. The interview took place when Chowdhury’s popular Flavor Hive food truck visited his alma mater last Tuesday (full interview below).
Two Maryland eateries have been recognized on Yelp’s list of the “Top 100 Sandwich Shops” in the US. The list, released in honor of National Sandwich Month, highlights some of the best handhelds in America, from classic subs to unique creations.