Crime

A federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment against Brendyn Andrew, 33, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Dominique Collins, 37, of Stafford, Virginia.

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Law

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced three fair housing settlements addressing income source discrimination and tenant screening practices, aiming to improve housing access and stability for voucher users and individuals with criminal records.

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Health

The Maryland Department of Health is seeking public comment on proposed regulations to strengthen oversight of community-based behavioral health programs by clarifying standards, establishing staffing requirements, streamlining licensing, and enhancing enforcement, as part of a broader effort to combat fraud and ensure quality care. (more…)


Maryland

Governor Wes Moore held the final bill signing ceremony of 2025, enacting legislation that turns Maryland’s projected budget deficit into a surplus and reforms the state’s procurement process to increase transparency and small business access. Other bills signed into law address energy affordability, workplace safety, prescription drug costs, public health in libraries, military housing rights, and establish a new Department of Social and Economic Mobility. (more…)


Memorial

The community is rallying around the family of a local 7-year-old boy who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 18, after collapsing while playing at a friend’s birthday party. A GoFundMe has been launched to support funeral expenses and help the family honor Brian’s memory. (more…)


Crime

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has charged a 17-year-old from Olney with vehicular manslaughter after an investigation determined he was driving at high speed and using a cell phone during a February crash that killed a Bethesda man. (more…)


Beyond MoCo

With the median home sales price having skyrocketed from $313,000 in Q1 2019 to $416,900 in Q1 2025, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Most (and Least) Affordable Cities for Home Buyers, with nearby Baltimore coming in as the #7 most affordable large city in the country and #25 overall (including mid-sized cities).

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