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Where 16-year-ols can vote in maryland local elections map by Capital News Service
May 7, 2026

In Hagerstown, a push to lower the voting age runs into a $100,000 hurdle

Hagerstown's effort to lower the voting age to 16 faces a $100,000 cost barrier due to state election rules.

At a news conference in Alexandria, Virginia, on March 9, 2026, Prince George’s County and Alexandria officials announce charges against a former Washington, D.C., police officer accused of sexually assaulting women. (The Washington Post News Service)
Mar 9, 2026

Former DC police officer accused in sexual assault cases in MD, VA

A former Washington, D.C., police officer sexually assaulted women he met on dating apps in Maryland and Virginia, authorities said.

Close up female hands applauding sitting at conference (Depositphotos)
Mar 4, 2026

A MD mayor ordered no clapping at a city meeting. Applause did not follow.

Takoma Park Mayor Talisha Searcy's no-clapping order at a city council meeting sparked controversy over free speech and civility in public discourse.

Crews from Fruitland Fire Department, Salisbury Fire Department, Salisbury Special Operations and Sharptown Dive Team responded to a vehicle into a pond on South Division Street on the evening of Feb. 11, 2026. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Feb 12, 2026

Rockville teen dies, 2 others rescued from vehicle submerged in pond

Crews rescued two passengers from a vehicle in a pond in Salisbury, but a Rockville 18-year-old was pronounced dead.

A 22-unit multifamily asset located at 8306-8308 Barron St. in Takoma Park recently sold for about $1.8 million. (Courtesy Photo)
Jan 8, 2026

MoCo multifamily property sold for $1.8M

A 22-unit multifamily property in Takoma Park has sold for $1,815,000, announced real estate firm Marcus & Millichap.

Sep 26, 2019

Nation’s first fully converted gas-to-electric station opens in Md.

Maryland officials say the nation's first fully converted gas-to-electric refueling and service station for electric vehicles has opened in the state.

Apr 11, 2017

70-year-old Md. woman, boyfriend convicted in husband’s death

ROCKVILLE — A 70-year-old woman and her 50-year-old boyfriend were convicted of killing the woman’s husband at their home. Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy tells local media outlets that […]

Dec 28, 2016

Maryland lowering flags to honor Takoma Park soldier

ANNAPOLIS — Flags in Maryland will be lowered to honor a soldier who died of injuries sustained in an explosion in Afghanistan. Gov. Larry Hogan ordered flags to be lowered to […]

Virginia Mayor Meth For Sex Sting
Aug 5, 2016

Police: Md. men gave meth to Va. mayor charged in meth-for-sex sting

FAIRFAX, Va. — A northern Virginia mayor was facing drug charges Friday after his arrest in a meth-for-sex sting, police said. Three-term City of Fairfax Mayor R. Scott Silverthorne was arrested […]

Aug 11, 2014

Takoma Gardens apartments for sale

A three-building, 37-unit walk-up development in Takoma Park is on the market.

May 15, 2013

Takoma Park lowers voting age for its elections to 16

TAKOMA PARK — A small Maryland city just outside the Washington, D.C., city limits has voted to lower the voting age for city elections to 16. The Takoma Park City […]

Apr 30, 2013

MoCo to join Capital Bikeshare program

Montgomery County has contracted with Alta Bicycle Share, the operator of the popular Capital Bikeshare program, to extend bikesharing to the county later this summer. Bikesharing allows short-term bicycle rentals […]