Maryland

Dozens of demonstrators made their voices heard outside a Cracker Barrel in Waldorf, Maryland. They’re calling on the community boycott at the restaurant for what they call unfair and disrespectful treatment to Charles County School System students with disabilities. This all started when a group of students planned to take part in a life skills program, which involved the...

Parents protested outside a Cracker Barrell in Waldorf, Maryland after a group of students with disabilities were denied service. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.

A 14-year-old girl was jumped and beaten on her way to cheerleading practice last week at her Maryland high school, her mother told News4’s Jackie Bensen.

A Montgomery County police officer who lost his legs in the line of duty received a standing ovation from the Washington Regional Alcohol Program. A year ago, Sgt. Patrick Kepp was recovering from a devastating injury. A speeding driver intentionally hit him on Interstate 270 in October 2023, prosecutors say. After months of rehab and multiple surgeries, Kepp finally returned…

The man who’s spearheaded economic development in Prince George’s County for years is retiring. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports David Iannucci’s work spanned two administrations and countless projects, including National Harbor and the FBI headquarters relocation to Greenbelt.

A Montgomery County police officer who lost his legs in the line of duty was honored Friday for his work keeping drunken drivers off the streets. News4’s Paul Wagner reports.

A fatal hit-and-run on the D.C.-Prince George’s County line reraised concerns about safety in the area. News4’s Derrick Ward has new video of the aftermath and a heartbreaking message from the victim’s sister.

Groups of drones seen flying around the suburbs of Washington, D.C., in recent days are leaving many people perplexed and wondering what — if anything — they should do. Residents of the Hawthorne Village Condominiums in Fairfax, Virginia, say drones began flying nearby about 8 p.m. and stuck around for a few hours. “There was about 10 of them. It…

More drone sightings have been reported in the D.C. area. News4’s Megan McGrath spoke with an expert about what people can and can’t do if they spot the drones.

A 17-year-old boy faces charges after he was spotted with a handgun inside Henry E. Lackey High School in Charles County, Maryland, authorities say.

Automatic train operations, contactless payment, increased train services and more changes are coming to Metro. Here’s a look at the proposed 2025 budget and this weekend’s return to computerized trains.

This weekend is a historic one for Metro, which just got the green light to return to automation mode. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service is collecting toys to bring to children impacted by the devasting hurricane in Asheville, North Carolina. News4’s Joseph Olmo has the details, including where and when to donate.

A group of students who have developmental and learning disabilities were denied service at a restaurant while taking part in a life-skills learning program with teachers, Charles County Public Schools said.  In a community email, CCPS Superintendent Maria Navarro wrote 11 students and seven staff members visited a Cracker Barrel in Waldorf, Maryland, Tuesday after notifying the restaurant in advance...

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay was referring to traffic near the Wilson Bridge and the Legion Bridge.

Recent statistics show traffic in the D.C. area has gotten worse, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss reports a Virginia leader accuses Maryland of deliberately not trying to fix it.

Christmas trees and other holiday decorations are an annual tradition for many, but misuse and neglect can lead to deadly consequences.

Keeping your real tree watered daily is one way to prevent a devastating fire. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

Drone concerns are mounting across the country after multiple sightings in New Jersey for the past few weeks.

Could beer and wine soon be sold at Maryland grocery stores?