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Extreme Cold Alert issued for Montgomery County
An Extreme Cold Alert was issued for Montgomery County beginning Tuesday afternoon and lasting until midday Wednesday. The alert is issued when temperatures and/or wind chill drop to 32 degrees or below.
Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty from hospital bed
The man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House pleaded not guilty Tuesday, appearing before a judge by video from a hospital bed.
A makeshift memorial for U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe is seen outside of Farragut West Station, near the site where the two National Guard members were shot, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
The best nonstop flights from BWI for warm weather getaways this winter
These warm weather getaways can help you escape the cold this winter with just one flight from BWI.
February 4, 2023 - A ferry or short plane ride to the small island of Vieques will bring you to some of Puerto Rico's most breath-taking beaches and sunsets.
Jon Meoli: Analyzing the Orioles’ top prospect list from Baseball America
Samuel Basallo, Dylan Beavers and Trey Gibson top Baseball America’s list of the Orioles’ best prospects.
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo photographed during the 2025 Baltimore Orioles Media Day at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida Wednesday February 19, 2025.
Thousands expected as Mount Vernon’s 54th monument lighting kicks off holiday season
Thousands are expected to watch the strings of lights and fireworks illuminate Mount Vernon Place on Dec. 4 for the 54th annual monument lighting.
Fireworks light up the sky around the Washington Monument during the 52nd Monument Lighting at Mount Vernon Place on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Officer recalls confronting Luigi Mangione during the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting manhunt
Luigi Mangione is back in court on Tuesday for the second day of a hearing in his bid to bar New York prosecutors from using some key evidence.
Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Criminal Court, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, Pool)
Bowie State University, an emerging space for culture arts and arts education
Bowie State University is rising as a vibrant center for culture, arts and arts education in the Washington region, driven by dedicated faculty and supported by world-class facilities. The university prepares emerging artists to become skilled professionals ready to contribute, lead and create within the creative and entertainment industries.
Anne Arundel council increases fines for failing to clear snow from sidewalks
The Anne Arundel County Council passed a bill Monday night that increases fines for residents and business owners who fail to clear snow from the sidewalks in front of their properties.
Charles Ross sweeps the snow from his front walkway at his home in the Ashburton neighborhood.
Naval Academy superintendent on fired commandant: ‘We have standards here’
Naval Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte told the Board of Visitors on Monday that Capt. Gilbert Clark did not meet the “standards” of the military academy.
 Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte took responsibility for firing the commandant of midshipmen, Capt. Gilbert Clark.
Fast-growing, much-maligned food hall chain Wonder is coming to Annapolis
Wonder, a dining hall that promises a wide array of options from celebrity chefs, is coming soon to Annapolis.
A selection of food delivery options from Wonder in Canton Crossing.
Montgomery County Public Libraries announces limited Sunday operations
The change in Sunday operations, effective Jan. 11, will affect 10 branches within the county “to ensure consistent staffing” and “sustainable operations,” according to library officials.
Views inside of the Enoch Pratt Library in downtown Baltimore on November 12, 2025. An audit of the city's budget shows that the number of volumes borrowed from the library has increased over the last 10 years, from 1.1 million in 2013 to 2.4 million in 2024.
Culinary Architecture to move to Little Italy amid rising costs and a changing Pigtown
Culinary Architecture, a specialty grocer and mainstay in Pigtown, is moving to Little Italy early next year.
The specialty market beloved by Baltimore foodies announced their move to Little Italy over Instagram on Saturday.
Fani-González unanimously voted Montgomery County Council president
Natali Fani-González will serve as the Montgomery County Council’s next president, councilmembers unanimously voted Tuesday.
Montgomery County Council member Natali Fani-González at a meeting of the Montgomery County Council in Rockville on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Fani-González will serve as the council’s next president after councilmembers unanimously voted Tuesday.
Towson University to dissolve women’s and gender studies department amid low enrollment
Towson University’s women’s studies program is one of the oldest in the country, according to the department’s website; it was established in 1973 and became a formal department in 2002.
Towson University
In this prestigious arts competition, MICA students stand alone
Maryland Institute College of Art students Hazel Paik and Nicole Estelle Brown won big at the 2025 AXA Art Prize — familiar territory for the Baltimore art and design school.
Maryland Institute College of Art senior Hazel Paik, second to right, stands next to her painting “Green Sun” and jury members after winning the AXA Art Prize in New York.
List: Wintry mix causes area school closings and delays for Tuesday
Maryland school districts are announcing delays and closures as a wintry mix moves across the state Tuesday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of Maryland.
Howard County Council advances plans for new Columbia lakefront library
The Howard County Council approved plans for a new library on Columbia's lakefront.
Howard County Library System President and CEO Tonya Aikens said the library administration's thoughts and prayers are with staff who may have been affected by carbon monoxide exposure at the Savage Branch location last week.
Montgomery County has more than 90 committees and commissions. Few members are from the Upcounty.
Though fewer people live in the Upcounty, a county report shows they are still underrepresented on boards and commissions.
Montgomery County Council member Marilyn Balcombe, who represents the Upcounty, said she’s tired of excuses for the region’s lack of representation.
Baltimore plus Boston equals new Hampden gift shop
Andrew Hatch and Jonathan Todd moved to Baltimore last year from New York City. And they brought their eye for fun gifts and beautiful home decor with them, opening Balston Mercantile in Hampden.
Co-owners Andrew Hatch, left, and Jonathan Todd in their shop, Balston Mercantile, in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore.
Lauren Lipscomb wants to be Baltimore County’s top prosecutor
For the last several years, Lauren Lipscomb has headed Baltimore City’s Conviction Integrity Unit, where she pushed for the exoneration of incarcerated individuals convicted of crimes they did not commit.
Lauren Lipscomb is running for Baltimore County state’s attorney with a tough-on-crime platform that also prioritizes victims’ rights.
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