Cambridge, MA
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MA Ranked No. 2 For Innovation In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why MA Ranked No. 2 For Innovation In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
MA Ranked No. 2 For Innovation In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why The nation's capital and several Northeast states are driving research, innovation, and business growth, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Most & Least Innovative States on Wednesday, March 18. The report evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 indicators tied to innovation. The metrics include the share of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workers, research and development spending, and tech industry presence. Washington, DC, retained its place as the nation's innovation leader, according to WalletHub. The District sto…

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by Chris Spiker
Annapolis, MD
Weather
Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Maryland With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Maryland With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible
Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Maryland With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible A rare and potentially dangerous storm system is barreling toward the DMV as forecasters say the region could be facing tornadoes, destructive winds, and widespread power outages by Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center have placed the DC metro area under a Level 4 out of 5 “Moderate Risk” for severe weather — a designation rarely issued for the region and one that signals widespread severe storms are possible. The last time the area saw a similar risk level was more than two years ago, according to meteorologists tracking the system. Here are o…

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by Zak Failla
Wheaton-Glenmont, MD
Breaking News
Person Struck, Killed By Metro Train At Wheaton Station During Morning Commute (DEVELOPING) Person Struck, Killed By Metro Train At Wheaton Station During Morning Commute (DEVELOPING)
Person Struck, Killed By Metro Train At Wheaton Station During Morning Commute (Developing) A person was killed after being struck by a Metro train at the Wheaton Metro Station during the Tuesday morning commute, officials confirmed. Emergency crews were called to the Wheaton Metro Station East entrance at 11171 Georgia Avenue in Wheaton after reports that someone had been hit by a train near the platform on Tuesday morning, March 10, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. When crews arrived, the individual had suffered severe trauma and did not survive. Earlier reports indicated the person had been trapped underneath the train when firefighters first arrived at the stat…

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by Zak Failla
Harrisburg, PA
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GoFundMe Accused Of Creating 1.4M Plagiarized Campaigns, PA's AG Wants Answers GoFundMe Accused Of Creating 1.4M Plagiarized Campaigns, PA's AG Wants Answers
GoFundMe Accused Of Creating 1.4M Plagiarized Campaigns, PA's AG Wants Answers Prosecutors across the Northeast are demanding answers from GoFundMe after reports that the fundraising platform created donation pages for more than 1.4 million charities without their permission. Attorneys general from Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania are among 21 states that sent a letter to GoFundMe on Tuesday, March 3. The group accused GoFundMe of potentially misleading donors and violating state charitable solicitation and consumer protection laws. Officials say the pages were created without the charities' prior knowledge or consent…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
US Embassy Employee From Maryland Gets Life For Repeatedly Raping Teens In West Africa: DOJ US Embassy Employee From Maryland Gets Life For Repeatedly Raping Teens In West Africa: DOJ
US Embassy Employee From Maryland Gets Life For Repeatedly Raping Teens In West Africa: DOJ A former US Embassy employee who repeatedly raped two teenage girls while representing the country overseas will spend the rest of his life behind bars, a federal judge ruled in Maryland. Takoma Park native Fode Sitafa Mara, 41, was sentenced to life in prison in Greenbelt — followed by a lifetime of supervised release for good measure — for forcibly sexually assaulting two girls in Burkina Faso over the course of two years. The rapes were reported in 2022 and 2023 while he was stationed at the US Embassy in Ouagadougou. Prosecutors said Mara repeatedly raped the girls — who were…

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by Zak Failla
National Interest
Driver Admits To Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Vikings Rookie, Teammates In PG County Driver Admits To Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Vikings Rookie, Teammates In PG County
Driver Admits To Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Vikings Rookie, Teammates In PG County The woman responsible for a crash in Maryland that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two former teammates will spend years in prison, according to reports. Cori Clingman, 25, pleaded guilty this week to three counts of negligent homicide under the influence of alcohol for her role in the July 2024 crash that claimed the lives of 24-year-old Khyree Jackson, 23-year-old Isaiah Hazel, and 24-year-old Anthony Lytton, Jr., according to the Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, Clingman was reportedly sentenced to three years…

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by Zak Failla
Fort Washington, MD
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Going For Gold: Fort Washington Keno Winner Headed To 2028 Summer Olympics In LA Going For Gold: Fort Washington Keno Winner Headed To 2028 Summer Olympics In LA
Going For Gold: Fort Washington Keno Winner Headed To 2028 Summer Olympics In LA A Maryland woman is packing her bags for Los Angeles — again — after a winning Keno ticket sent the Fort Washington resident to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Jocelyn Johnson landed a VIP trip for two through a Maryland Lottery second-chance promotion, turning a routine habit into an all-expenses-paid return to a city she and her husband fell in love with more than a decade ago. Back then, it was Venice Beach, Malibu, and Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles. This time, it’s the Olympics. “We always wanted to go back,” Johnson said. The prize includes round-trip airfare, five nights at a delux…

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by Zak Failla
Frederick, MD
Breaking News
Frederick Fugitive Busted With Stolen Glock, Crack, And Cash During Traffic Stop: Sheriff Frederick Fugitive Busted With Stolen Glock, Crack, And Cash During Traffic Stop: Sheriff
Frederick Fugitive Busted With Stolen Glock, Crack, And Cash During Traffic Stop: Sheriff A fugitive in Maryland was in the wrong place at the wrong time when he was caught with a Glock stolen out of Virginia during a traffic stop. Jamar Harvey, 21, who was already wanted on assault and other charges, is behind bars following a timely traffic stop that was conducted by members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the area of East Street and East Patrick Street, leading to Harvey's arrest. According to the agency, Harvey — who had multiple warrants out for his arrest in Frederick — was identifie…

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by Zak Failla
Linthicum, MD
Breaking News
Fatal Shooting At Maryland’s Northrop Grumman Facility; Security Worker In Custody (DEVELOPING) Fatal Shooting At Maryland’s Northrop Grumman Facility; Security Worker In Custody (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Shooting At Maryland’s Northrop Grumman Facility; Security Worker In Custody (Developing) A fatal shooting at the Northrop Grumman facility in Linthicum sent police racing to one of Maryland’s most high-profile defense sites, where authorities say a contracted security worker has been taken into custody. Anne Arundel County Police confirmed they are investigating a deadly shooting at the Northrop Grumman campus in Linthicum, Maryland, after officers were called to the facility for reports of gunfire. Police said the incident is isolated and involves a contracted security worker. “This is an isolated incident involving a contracted security worker, who has been taken into custod…

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by Zak Failla
Lexington Park, MD
Breaking News
Christmas Eve Argument Explodes Into Fire With Mother Trapped Inside Maryland Home Christmas Eve Argument Explodes Into Fire With Mother Trapped Inside Maryland Home
Christmas Eve Argument Explodes Into Fire With Mother Trapped Inside Maryland Home While most Maryland homes were setting out cookies on Christmas Eve, one was filling with smoke during a family fight, investigators say. Already wanted in Pennsylvania, 32-year-old Matthew Haigis is now facing serious charges in Maryland after a holiday argument with his mother rapidly escalated and ended with him attempting to set her home ablaze, according to the State Fire Marshal. Shortly before 5 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2025, members of the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office were called to a home in the 4800 block of Skinners Run Road, where there were reports of a domestic incident involvin…

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by Zak Failla
Silver Spring, MD
Breaking News
Video Released As Police Search For Man Accused Of Sex Assault At Silver Spring Burger King Video Released As Police Search For Man Accused Of Sex Assault At Silver Spring Burger King
Video Released As Police Search For Man Accused Of Sex Assault At Silver Spring Burger King Recognize him?  The Montgomery County Department of Police is seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to track down a man wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting an employee at a Silver Spring fast food restaurant. An alert was issued, and a video was released of a wanted man who is accused of entering the restaurant, sexually assaulting the staffer in a restroom, and then leaving the area. Anyone with information regarding this suspect or this crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County. mcpdmedia The assault took place shortly after 8:15 p.m. on Frid…

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by Zak Failla
Silver Spring, MD
Breaking News
73-Year-Old Silver Spring Woman Killed Crossing Road; Hit-And-Run Driver At Large: Police 73-Year-Old Silver Spring Woman Killed Crossing Road; Hit-And-Run Driver At Large: Police
73-Year-Old Silver Spring Woman Killed Crossing Road; Hit-And-Run Driver At Large: Police A 73-year-old Maryland woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing the road; now, detectives are seeking the public's help to find a driver involved. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police Collision Reconstruction Unit said Florence L. Chumbow, 73, of Silver Spring, was fatally struck while crossing Columbia Pike near Fairland Road shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12. Third District officers and Fire Rescue personnel responded to southbound Columbia Pike (Route 29) and Fairland Road after reports of a pedestrian collision, where Chumbow was found dead …

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by Zak Failla