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Officials introduce bill they hope will stifle ICE in Montgomery County
The Trust Act will codify a 2019 executive order from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich that will restrict immigration enforcement officers’ access to county facilities without a judicial warrant.
CASA incoming executive director George Escobar speaks during a press conference to introduce a new county bill, the Montgomery County Trust Act, that councilmembers say will protect the community against ICE. The press conference was held with the immigrant advocacy group CASA in Rockville, MD.
Baltimore County Fire Department launches ‘hazmat cleaning’ of stations amid employee misconduct probe
Baltimore County Fire Chief Joseph Dixon told staff Wednesday that an employee under investigation for alleged misconduct has been removed from the workplace and the department will “hazmat clean” all stations and offices.
The Baltimore County Fire Department logo.
Locked-up children left ‘extremely cold’ at Baltimore facility, public defenders say
The detention center in downtown Baltimore houses children who have been charged as adults and are awaiting criminal trials.
Natasha Dartigue, center, speaks at the mic. A community member, left, and Attorney General Anthony Brown listen.
What ‘Wicked: For Good’ can teach us about allyship in the real world
In this fraught political moment, what can the witches, lions and wizards of Oz teach us about allyship and living in community with those in need?
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande attend as Universal Pictures proudly presents the WICKED FOR GOOD US Premiere on November 17, 2025 in New York City.
Who is Steve Quisenberry? 5 things to know about Baltimore County’s interim inspector general
Baltimore County’s inaugural inspector general, Kelly Madigan, is leaving her post in January to become Howard County‘s first inspector general. The man who will replace her — at least for a while — is her deputy, Steve Quisenberry.
Board member Steven Quisenberry, on screen, virtually attends a meeting of the Howard County Inspector General Advisory Board chaired by David Salem, center left, and attended by other members of the board at the George Howard Building in Ellicott City, Md. on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Scott and Bates rift: Allies urge both leaders to cooperate to avoid ‘severe’ fallout
“No agency is perfect, and we welcome good-faith engagement on how to improve our operations,” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wrote to Ivan Bates.
Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates and Mayor Brandon Scott chat on October 17, 2024 before sitting on a panel discussion about gun violence at the historic Clifton Mansion.
Hearing examiner finds Manor Hill Brewing violated zoning laws, but the fight’s not over yet
A Howard County hearing examiner ruled Monday that Manor Hill Brewing violated zoning laws.
Manor Hill Brewing blanketed in snow on Wednesday Jan. 8, 2025. The brewery is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
She cleaned houses to make ends meet. Now she leads the Montgomery County Council.
Natali Fani-González came to Montgomery County as an undocumented teenager and cleaned houses. Now she’s County Council president.
Council member Marilyn Balcombe, right, hugs 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.
Montgomery County sheriff loses key endorsements in reelection bid
Montgomery County Sheriff Maxwell Uy has lost key endorsements in his reelection bid, including that of county State’s Attorney John McCarthy.
Maxwell Uy, who became Montgomery County’s first Asian American sheriff in 2022, poses for a portrait in his Rockville, Md., office on Friday, September 12, 2025. Uy is seeking reelection amid staffing shortages and department turnover. His challenger, Will Milam, argues the agency has become a “toxic environment” under Uy’s leadership.
The Trump administration wants Maryland’s voter rolls
Attorney General Pam Bondi is suing Maryland Elections Administrator Jared DeMarinis to get the state’s voter rolls.
Voters cast their ballots for the 2024 general election at Wise High School in Upper Marlboro.
Bates to cut ties with mayor’s public safety office, citing ‘cloak of secrecy’
Ivan Bates outlined numerous complaints about the office, according to a seven-page letter sent to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Tuesday.
Mayor Brandon Scott, left, speaks to the press as Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates listens during a community walk through the Four by Four neighborhood on May 7, 2024.
Trump says Dulles Airport was ‘incorrectly designed.’ Now he plans to fix it.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will embark on a reconstruction of Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia.
FILE - A sign of Washington Dulles International Airport station is seen during the opening of new Silver Line Extension at Washington Dulles International Airport, in Chantilly, Va., Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
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)
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.
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.
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.
City Council wants more rules on Baltimore Children and Youth Fund spending
Baltimore's BCYF leaders say the changes would limit mission-critical programs, including travel and training.
Mikhayla Harrell, facilitator from the New Orleans Youth Alliance, leads an exercise in communication.
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.
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.
Facing sustained resident ire, Baltimore City Council housing bill stalls
The bill is the final and most controversial piece of a package of housing bills that have crossed the finish line in recent weeks.
Councilman Ryan Dorsey at a meeting last December. Dorsey is the architect of the bill, which allows for more housing on many single-family properties and is getting resistance from residents and City Council members.
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