Woman who scammed man out of more than $400K sentenced to 15 years in prison
On Friday, a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge sentenced 73-year-old Janey Sears to 15 years in prison for defrauding a Silver Spring man of more than $400,000.
A Montgomery County jury this week found  Janey Sears, left, guilty of a theft scheme that defrauded the victim, right, (face redacted) of more than $100,000. She faces up to 23 years in prison.
Maryland redistricting ballot question blocked by second judge
A second judge has ruled against a ballot question proposing changes to Maryland’s congressional redistricting rules. But the legal battles are far from over.
A redistricting ballot question approved in a special legislative session this summer is getting shot down by courts.
Lawyers accuse ICE of overcrowding holding rooms, violating court-mandated limits
Lawyers for several detainees accused U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of overcrowding temporary holding rooms in Baltimore and denying access to medical care, in violation of a federal court order from March 6.
George H. Fallon Federal Building at 31 Hopkins Plaza in downtown Baltimore.
Body camera footage shows Baltimore officer struck by car before shooting driver
Baltimore Police on Friday released body camera footage of an officer shooting and critically wounding a man after the man struck the officer with his car.
Screenshot from a bodycam video from Baltimore City Police Department officer involved shooting on August 22, 2026.
Cockeysville native Reid Wiseman, Artemis II crew receive nation’s highest space honor
The Artemis II astronauts who flew around the moon earlier this year have received the nation's highest space honor. President Donald Trump awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the three Americans and one Canadian on Friday.
President Donald Trump applauds during a Congressional Space Medal of Honor ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Houston, after putting a medal on Artemis II Astronaut and Mission Specialist Christina Koch. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
Man charged in Eastern Shore shooting that killed 5-year-old girl
Authorities have arrested a 26-year-old man in a retaliatory shooting on Maryland’s Eastern Shore that left a 5-year-old girl dead.
Investigators believe the shooting in Linkwood was an “act of retaliation” for another shooting that happened the night prior, police said.
Baltimore cop charged with raping a crime victim he drove home in Harford County
A Baltimore Police officer has been charged in Harford County with raping a woman involved in a domestic violence incident whom he had driven home, officials confirmed.
Officer Daniel Oxendine was taken into custody Thursday without incident following a Harford County Sheriff’s Office investigation into a rape.
Turnstile’s new album brings Elton John — and Baltimore — along for the ride
Turnstile leaned into hometown talent for “Never Enough: Versions,” with appearances by Dan Deacon, Nourished by Time and more.
The Grammy-winning Baltimore band Turnstile, from left: Pat McCrory, Meg Mills, Brendan Yates, Franz Lyons and Daniel Fang.
Why does Albert Suárez keep re-signing with the Orioles? ‘I like it here.’
The Orioles have designated Suárez for assignment four times. Three times, he elected free agency, only to re-sign shortly after — a roster-rule work-around.
Albert Suárez pitched 4 1/3 innings and surrendered six earned runs against the Chicago White Sox on Sept. 4.
Federal contractor Amentum to lay off over 380 workers in Anne Arundel
Amentum, a Virginia-based government services firm, filed notices with the Maryland Department of Labor earlier this month that it would lay off 380 workers in Hanover later this year.
The Maryland Department of Labor building at 1100 N. Eutaw St. is part of the State Center complex in Baltimore.
Prince George’s school board says it will audit bus app after a disastrous first week
Frustrated parents and exhausted bus drivers demanded accountability for a transportation rollout marred by system outages, bus routes described as impossible and understaffing.
Prince George’s County Public Schools parents and bus drivers have expressed frustration over operational challenges in the first week of school.
Man injured in Cape St. Claire home explosion dies a week after blast killed his wife
Stanley Synowczynski, 75, was badly burned in the explosion last Wednesday, which killed his wife, Linda Synowczynski. He died from his injuries Thursday evening, according to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department.
Emergency officials assessed the damage following a house explosion last week.
Kyle Goon: For Shawne Merriman’s QB son and Saint Frances football, it’s about to be Lights On
COLUMN | The sophomore starting quarterback at Saint Frances is about to start stepping out from the formidable legacy of his father.
Justin Merriman, the son of Terps and NFL star Shawne Merriman, will make his first start for the nationally ranked Saint Frances football team this weekend. Justin is already considered one of Maryland's top 2029 recruits and has been getting college attention from several schools including the University of Maryland.
School bus driver who died in Gaithersburg crash identified by union
Rodney Givens was identified by the SEIU 500 as the Montgomery County Public Schools bus driver who had a medical emergency and died after crashing into a utility pole in Gaithersburg on Tuesday.
Ravens move into Commanders country as NFL marketing change sets up Maryland turf war
As of April, Prince George’s and Montgomery counties — the most populous counties in Maryland and longtime bastions for fans of Washington’s NFL franchise — are now home for the Ravens. Kind of.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) signs autographs for fans during the team's NFL football training camp at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md., Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
5 storylines to watch in the Ravens-Commanders preseason finale
Players chasing NFL dreams will have one last chance to earn a spot.
Commanders guard Brandon Coleman warms up ahead of a preseason game against the Dolphins.
The popular Sandlot will soon plop down in Prince George’s County
Sandlot, a popular event and community space that began in Washington, D.C., will be the first sign of life for a larger development of downtown Largo, the Promenade at Lottsford, which will break ground in summer 2027.
Renderings for Sandlot Largo, a community and events space that began in Washington, D.C., will open at the planned development site of the Promenade at Lottsford.
Hyattsville’s latest general fund balance is 71% lower than previously thought, audit shows
Hyattsville has a thinner financial cushion than previously thought, including a general fund balance that dropped 71% from fiscal year 2023 to 2024, according to a recent audit.
Hyattsville Municipal Building
Elkridge funerary composter plans to spread excess soil on Eastern Shore site
An Elkridge funeral business that transforms human remains into compost as an alternative to burial and cremation says it’s buying land in rural Snow Hill on the Eastern Shore, where the loamy byproduct will be used to cultivate a forest of native trees.
Earth Funeral, a human composting company, opened its first east coast location in Elkridge. The process includes a deceased person being placed into a vessel with mulch, wildflowers and wood chips for approximately 30 days. After about 30 days the body breaks down and roughly 300 lbs of compost material remains.
Hutzell: Hunting for Maryland’s worst summer power outages in 2026
COLUMN | Maryland power outages spike every summer, and utilities know which parts of their systems are most vulnerable. Finding the worst-hit areas is harder.
Maryland power outages spike every summer, and utilities know which parts of their systems are most vulnerable. Finding the worst-hit areas is harder.
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