Former College Park Mayor Partick Wojahn was arrested on 56 counts of possessing and distributing child pornography.
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Drag queen story hour continues despite concerns about anti-LGBTQ group
Crazy Aunt Helen’s restaurant is supported by the Parasol Patrol and their rainbow umbrellas to show support for the restaurant. The restaurant had received information that anti-LGBTQ organizations planned to protest its decision to hold a drug queen story hour.
Alex Aust Holman becomes volunteer assistant coach for Maryland women’s lacrosse
Former player Alex Aust Holman takes on the role as the volunteer assistant coach for this season. It’s been 10 years since Aust has played for Maryland. She also won a championship with them back in 2010.
UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski retires
Langston Frazier reports that University of Maryland Baltimore County president Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, is set to retire after nearly 30 years in that role. He is known for elevating the UMBC to national prominence.
Baltimore to receive $155 million to revitalize Inner Harbor
Rising crime and a tourism slowdown have caused businesses to leave the once majestic port city.
Goats help people cope with mental health issues
A couple in Silver Spring is offering people the chance to interact with goats in their homes. These goats help people who have anxiety and mental health concerns.
Montgomery County residents complain of excessive racing and exhaust noise
Street racing and excessive exhaust noise in the D.C. area continues to increase. The Montgomery County Police Department and Maryland State Police have not been successful in finding ways to combat it. Neighbors are demanding action.
Judge reinstates case against two police officers who handcuffed and yelled at a 5-year-old for leaving school
A judge has reinstated a lawsuit against the Montgomery County Board of Education and two county police officers who handcuffed and berated a 5-year-old for walking away from his elementary school.
Baltimore to pay millions to businesses damaged during Freddie Gray unrest
The city of Baltimore will pay millions to settle a federal lawsuit with dozens of businesses that were damaged after the death of Freddie Gray in 2015.
Maryland installs more litter traps to protect water and sewer systems
Trash in waterways is hazardous for people, wildlife and the environment. Montgomery County releases its first litter trap in the Lockridge Drive Tributary adding on to the other seven traps in the Anacostia watershed. The traps will capture trash from going into the Chesapeake Bay and help mitigate the environmental impact.