Patrols and nanobubbles on display at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over
National Guard members and U.S. Park Police patrolled the deck around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday as President Donald Trump’s administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix a botched renovation before the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.
National Guard members look at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Washington.
Anne Arundel County must delay redistricting of Crofton schools, judge rules
Hundreds of Crofton children were set to attend Arundel Middle and Arundel High starting this fall.
Dr. Mark Bedell (left), Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent, and AACPS Chief Operating Officer William “Bill” Heiser listen to public comment about proposed school redistricting plans during a meeting at Annapolis Middle School in Annapolis, Md. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Prince George’s sheriff’s ‘minor’ motorcycle accident was more serious than initially indicated
Prince George's County Sheriff John Carr was in a motorcycle accident at the end of May. The sheriff's office initially downplayed the incident, but during a recent interview, the sheriff acknowledged that he broke his wrist, had emergency surgery and was out of work for at least a few days.
John D. B. Carr is the elected Sheriff for Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Police search for black SUV in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Silver Spring
Montgomery County Police are searching for a black SUV in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a 61-year-old pedestrian from Silver Spring.
Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle involved. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal hit and run collision that occurred on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Silver Spring.
Jill Smokler, author and creator of Scary Mommy blog, dies at 48
Jill Smokler turned her tales of wrangling three small children in suburban Baltimore into a blog, website and series of books that made millions of mothers feel less alone. Smokler died Monday at age 48.
Pikesville resident Jill Smokler, who created the popular parenting site Scary Mommy, faces a terminal brain cancer diagnosis. She is pictured in her home, surrounded by photos of her children, on February 18, 2025.
Trae Young agrees to a 4-year extension with Washington Wizards
Young is a four-time All-Star who was sidelined by injuries for most of this past season, averaging just 17.9 points — more than seven points per game below his career average — in only 15 games with Atlanta and Washington.
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young attempts a technical foul free throw against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 8.
Montgomery Parks permits some e-bikes on natural-surface trails
Class 1 e-bikes are now permitted on natural-surface trails in Montgomery County. Class 2 and 3 models are still banned.
Wheaton RP_Adaptive Mountain Biking Clinic 04_2026.
F-16 fighter jet intercepts civilian plane in restricted airspace over Western Maryland
An F-16 fighter jet intercepted a civilian plane that was flying through restricted airspace over Hagerstown on Saturday afternoon, military officials said.
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft flies in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in June.
Clive Davis, music industry star-maker, has died at 94
Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.
Clive Davis, chief creative officer of Sony Music, appears during press day in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Jan. 23, 2014, prior to Davis' annual pre-Grammy gala.
Authorities identify 3 men killed in Bowie plane crash
The men boarded a single-engine Piper Cherokee plane in Ocean City, New Jersey, and were headed to the Montgomery County Airpark in Gaithersburg, according to Maryland State Police.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026 - A portion of the wreckage can be seen at the site where a plane crashed in the woods near a residential area and playground off of Scarlett Oak Court in Bowie on Saturday night.
Complete the set: Orioles to hold City Connect shoe release event
The debut event runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the team store at Camden Yards, and parking in Lot A opens at 4:30.
The Orioles' City Connect shoes.
Baltimore County schools’ new superintendent is Anne Arundel’s Bill Heiser
William “Bill” Heiser, the chief operating officer of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, will take Baltimore County’s top schools job on July 1.
William “Bill” Heiser, the chief operating officer of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, will be the new superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools.
Police identify bicyclist who died after he was struck by car in White Oak
A Silver Spring man who was killed after being struck by a car in White Oak last week was identified by police on Monday as 45-year-old Minh Q. Vu.
A Silver Spring man who was killed after being struck by a car in White Oak last week was identified by police on Monday as 45-year-old Minh Q. Vu.
Man cleared in 2010 Phylicia Barnes killing gets 2 life terms in rape case
Michael Maurice Johnson, who was convicted and later cleared in the high-profile 2010 killing of 16-year-old Phylicia Barnes, was sentenced Monday to two consecutive life terms plus 25 years for raping a young woman.
Michael Maurice Johnson was ultimately cleared in the 2010 slaying of 16-year-old Phylicia Barnes after three trials. Prosecutors in Baltimore County accuse Johnson of raping and strangling a 19-year-old this year.
Judge rejects Trump administration effort to obtain Maryland voter rolls
Federal judges have dismissed cases similar to Maryland’s in Michigan, California, Oregon and Massachusetts, among others.
The Department of Justice requested the private lists from dozens of states and Washington, D.C., and sued those that refused to comply.
With the Orioles or in his backyard, Blaze Alexander never lost his childhood joy from baseball
Alexander, a member of a baseball-obsessed family, first felt the childhood wonder of this game by running around with his older brother and sister, CJ and Sloane, and all the other neighborhood kids.
Since May 25, Blaze Alexander has a .446 batting average and 1.194 OPS.
Motorcyclists collide in Rockville, leaving one dead
A motorcyclist died early Sunday after colliding with another motorcyclist in Rockville, Montgomery County Police said.
Baltimore schools are shedding an old reputation built on years of dysfunction
Sonja Santelises brought hard-won stability. Will incoming CEO Jermaine Dawson take City Schools to the next level?
Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelises is preparing to turn the role over to her successor.
Election Day is Tuesday. Here are the races we’re watching in Prince George’s.
Competitive races for the 5th Congressional District, County Council and state’s attorney’s office could shake things up.
A voter leans into their booth  while filling out a ballot on Election Day at Oakland Mills High School in Columbia, MD on November 5th, 2024.
How Ekiben became a launchpad for food talent in Baltimore
Ekiben doesn’t just call Baltimore home. It’s nursing another generation of talent here.
Ekiben Hampden at 911 W 36th Street in Baltimore.
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