Prince George’s celebrates its growing African immigrant community
To celebrate residents from countries such as Nigeria, Cameroon and Sierra Leone, the county is kicking off the weekend with an African heritage festival.
By Lateshia Beachum and Keith L. AlexanderRace in solidly blue House district in Maryland is tight, poll says
Republican Neil Parrott holds a two-point edge over Democrat April McClain Delaney, a poll by Gonzales Research & Media Services shows.
By Dana Munro
Mr. Greedy, oldest African penguin at Maryland Zoo, has died at 33
The African penguin is survived by his lifelong mate, Mrs. Greedy. The couple produced 230 descendants — a significant contribution to conservation efforts.
By Kyle Swenson
Poll: Alsobrooks edges ahead of Hogan in Maryland Senate race
Angela Alsobrooks pulls ahead of Larry Hogan in the tight Senate race, reflecting new momentum after her Democratic National Convention speech.
By Lateshia Beachum
Justice Dept. drops case against lawyer alleged to have taken Somali funds
A judge had restricted key witness testimony, and prosecutors indicated they could no longer prove the case against Jeremy Schulman.
By Spencer S. Hsu
Md. plans to delay bridge expansion, electric buses in $1.3 billion cuts
The state’s plan cuts $1.3 billion over the next six years for a total transportation project budget of $19 billion.
By Rachel Weiner
Md. Gov. Moore calls false Bronze Star claim ‘honest mistake’ after report
The New York Times reported that when applying for a White House fellowship in 2006, Moore claimed in writing that he was a recipient of the medal.
By Laura Vozzella and Alex Horton
Why this small Maryland city is offering $20,000 to people who move here
The “Choose Cumberland Relocation Program” will give $10,000 in cash to 10 people, as well as up to $10,000 in matching funds toward renovations or down payments.
By Steve Thompson
Fauci contracted West Nile. How risky are mosquitoes in the D.C. region?
Anthony Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus, highlighting concerns about mosquito-borne diseases.
By Jenna Portnoy
Poll: Alsobrooks, Hogan locked in a tight Maryland Senate race
A poll conducted by AARP shows Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) and former governor Larry Hogan (R) deadlocked in their race.
By Lateshia Beachum and Patrick SvitekBethesda-Chevy Chase student charged with false threat that drew SWAT response
Police alleged the 15-year-old student enlisted a 12-year-old to make a bomb threat that sparked fear in Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.
By Dan MorseEx-Pr. George’s council member pleads guilty to theft scheme, perjury
The charges stem from Mel Franklin using campaign funds to make personal payments, according to prosecutors. He faces a sentence of up to one year.
By Jasmine Hilton and Lateshia Beachum
Angela Alsobrooks met the moment at the DNC. Now comes the hard part.
Maryland Democrats hope enthusiasm over Kamala Harris will put their Senate candidate over the top in a tight contest with former governor Larry Hogan.
By Erin Cox and Lateshia Beachum
Wes Moore seeks to reclaim patriotism during DNC keynote speech
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has been working to reach “disaffected” voters -- including Gen Z, Black males and veterans -- throughout the convention.
By Erin Cox
Md.’s Wes Moore wants to inspire ‘the disaffected.’ He’s trying at the DNC.
Widely seen as the next generation of Democratic talent, Maryland’s governor sees his primetime speaking role as a way to rally cynics to the ballot box.
By Erin CoxLocation a major selling point for Md. townhouse development
Buying New | Northpark Towns has four house designs planned for 102 lots
By Hope Hodge Seck
Alsobrooks, in keynote speech, praises Harris as a prosecutor and friend
The Democratic nominee in Maryland’s highly competitive Senate race spoke about her 14-year friendship with the vice president during a prime-time spot Tuesday.
By Erin Cox
Ex-Prince George’s council member accused of embezzling headed to court
Mel Franklin (D) is accused of using at least $130,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses, including loans and cosmetic procedures for himself and a friend.
By Lateshia Beachum and Dan Morse
Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘little black book’ fails to sell at auction — twice
A Maryland auction house said the document did not meet an undisclosed reserve price but would be offered again at a future auction.
By Jiselle Lee and Kyle Melnick
5-year-old Declan Hicks mourned at funeral after tragic moon bounce death
Declan Hicks was remembered at a funeral service in Maryland after he died in a flyaway moon bounce.
By Tamilore Oshikanlu