Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 11 other state attorneys general issued a joint statement opposing President Trump’s executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policies, arguing that these initiatives promote fairness, opportunity, and respect while rejecting claims that they contribute to discrimination or undermine merit-based practices. (more…)
On Saturday night, Dimitri Sotis was found unresponsive in his home in Alexandria, Virginia. Since joining WTOP in 1999, Sotis was the evening anchor for the radio station. He was 55 years old.
On Friday, Governor Wes Moore appointed Kamal Essaheb as senior advisor and director of immigrant affairs to lead policy development, community engagement, and resource management for Maryland’s immigrant communities through […]
NBC Washington has announced the passing of reporter Derrick Ward at the age of 62 on Tuesday, January 6, due to complications from cardiac arrest.
The FBI has released new details and video footage of the suspect who placed pipe bombs near the DNC and RNC offices in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021, renewing their call for tips and offering a $500,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual. (more…)
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and White Oak Medical Center welcomed two of the first babies of 2025, with a baby boy born at 12:13 a.m. in Rockville and a baby girl at 2:35 a.m. in Silver Spring.
The Montgonion, Montgomery County’s satirical news site, is marking two years of parodying local events with headlines like “MCPS to Hire 2,800 Bathroom Attendants” and viral stunts such as installing a fake mall banner in Glenmont. Frequently poking fun at The MoCo Show and other county happenings, the site has built a dedicated audience while blending humor with elements of reality. (more…)
MCPS recently highlighted Blake High School student Phillip PremDas, who at just 14 years old has achieved what many dancers only aspire to. He recently completed an exciting stint on “Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time Tour,” which traveled to 20 cities across the United States.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced the passing of K9 Monte, an 8 ½-year-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd mix, who served in patrol and narcotics detection for six years. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health reported the first three cold-related deaths of the 2024-2025 winter season, urged precautions to prevent cold-related illnesses, and provided resources for warming centers, safe heating practices, and winter weather safety. (more…)