6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (440+ words) Established on Sept. 6, 1776, the county has grown from a largely agricultural community into Maryland’s most populous county, with more than 1 million residents. County Executive Marc Elrich said the anniversary is a chance to celebrate Montgomery County’s history while acknowledging difficult…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (379+ words) Less than two weeks after approximately 10,000 students were left waiting for school bus assignments at the start of the school year, Prince George’s County Public Schools leaders are apologizing to families and explaining what they’re doing to fix the problems....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (367+ words) News4’s Megan McGrath spoke with a few parents who said they had to drive their children to school or that their school bus was late. Some parents in Prince George's County, Maryland, say they're still encountering transportation troubles after the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (270+ words) Prince George’s County Public Schools is changing leadership in its Transportation Department after a rocky start to the school year left thousands of students waiting for bus assignments. Keba Baldwin is stepping down as director of transportation, PGCPS said Sunday....

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (339+ words) Health officials in Maryland are declaring a measles outbreak in three counties as cases continue to rise across the state, highlighting the importance of getting immunized. In a notice released Monday, the Maryland Department of Health declared a measles outbreak…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (231+ words) SPACE PLACE: Partial eclipses of the sun and moon will take place this August August 1, 2026, 10:55 AM Camp Greentree has offered plenty of activities this summer in Montgomery County, Maryland, but campers also have access to something that may be more…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (386+ words) July 10, 2026, 6:48 PM A report on the first year of operations at D.C.’s newest hospital describes “growing pains,” including long emergency department wait times for patients, staffing difficulties and financial losses. Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center opened on the former St....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (375+ words) WATCH LIVE: Nation’s capital puts on fireworks spectacle for America’s 250th July 4, 2026, 4:33 AM Stay with WTOP for coverage of America’s semiquincentennial Fourth of July, including fireworks, ‘A Capital Fourth’ concert, and other celebrations. Tune in to 103.5 FM on air, online or…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (384+ words) Hoping to get out of Washington for the Fourth of July? These charming towns and historical sites are hosting celebrations with parades, reenactments, and firework displays — plus none of the DC crowds and closures. Distance from DC: 151 miles The holiday…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (356+ words) TRAFFIC ALERT: I-95 southbound diverted to Marine Corps Base Quantico (#148), follow police direction, all lanes blocked by the crash. May 29, 2026, 5:14 AM The kids might not be out of school yet, but Montgomery County’s Department of Recreation has already made a splash,…...