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Maryland Democrats press for answers on proposed ICE facility in Prince George's County
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (478+ words) HYATTSVILLE, Md. " A plan to build an'ICE facility in Prince George's County came under scrutiny by Maryland Democrats this week. Lawmakers pressed President Donald Trump administration's immigration department for specifics, including the size of the space and how many agents would…...
House passes bill removing tax exemptions for Confederate-linked organizations in Virginia
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (194+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A bill that would remove tax exemptions for several Confederate-linked organizations in Virginia has passed the House of Delegates and is now moving through the Senate. The legislation would eliminate exemptions from state recordation taxes and remove tax-exempt…...
17-year-old driver charged after hitting, killing teenage pedestrian
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (242+ words) SILVER SPRING, Md. " A Silver Spring teen is facing charges after police say he was driving more than double the posted speed limit when he hit and killed a 16-year-old pedestrian late last year. According to the Montgomery County Department of…...
Nearly 200 students suspended after ICE walkout at Woodbridge High School
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (220+ words) WOODBRIDGE, Va. " Students at three schools in Prince William County walked out in protest of ICE last Friday, but 191 of them at one of those schools were suspended. That's because students left school grounds, according to Woodbridge High School principal…...
Clarksburg Banana Republic peeping tom arrested, police searching for more victims
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (325+ words) CLARKSBURG, Md. " A 19-year-old man from Clarksburg has been arrested for recording three women while they were changing inside a Banana Republic dressing room. Now, investigators are concerned about other victims, and are asking those who shopped at the store to…...
Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler, longtime D.C. pastor and justice advocate, dies at 71
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (288+ words) WASHINGTON " The Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ community is mourning the loss of Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler, its Pastor Emeritus and a central figure in D.C.s religious and social justice movements. Hagler died Feb. 17, 2026, following a courageous battle with…...
University of Maryland basketball set to debut new jerseys
7+ hour, 39+ min ago (176+ words) COLLEGE PARK, Md. " The Maryland Terrapins men's and women's basketball teams are set to debut exclusive limited-edition uniforms over the next two weeks." The No. 14-ranked women's team will wear the new jerseys against Purdue on Sunday. The men will wear…...
Centreville residents face uncertainty amid ongoing gas leak
18+ hour, 29+ min ago (505+ words) CENTREVILLE, Va. " Some in Centreville are going on day three of being evacuated from their homes, after a gas leak caused a house explosion Sunday night. The source of the gas leak has still not been found, and many residents…...
$500 reward offered after ambulance wrecked in hit-and-run crash
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (301+ words) CULPEPER, Va. " A Virginia sheriff's office is asking for the public's help after an ambulance was struck while responding to a call earlier this month. After striking the emergency vehicle, authorities say the driver left the scene of the collision....
Man released from hospital after home explosion; Neighbors credited with saving his life
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (522+ words) CENTERVILLE, Virginia " A man in his 80s is recovering with minor injuries after his home suddenly exploded and caught fire. His family says he is grateful to be alive. The man was released from the hospital around 5 a.m. on Monday, according to…...