Maryland

Some county school leaders in Maryland say they feel they aren’t getting enough guidance from the state on how to safely reopen schools. They say the state needs to have clearer school safety guidelines. “There have been no steps, statewide steps, to give us clarity in how to reopen,” State Sen. Paul Pinsky, D-Prince George’s County, said. He was...

COVID-19 safety measures are in place at polling places. News4’s Chris Gordon has a look at what to expect if you plan to vote in person.

It might not feel like it yet, but winter is coming. County officials are taking steps now to prepare, even with some employees working from home.

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Vivian “Millie” Bailey is a barrier breaker full of adventurous spirit: She was among the first Black American female pilots and spent her 102nd birthday skydiving in Maryland. News4’s Aaron Gilchrist reports that a new park will be dedicated in her honor.

A Maryland woman has been charged with murder for the death of her mother nearly five months ago.

Maryland’s oyster season began in October, but the estimated $9 million dollar industry is hurting badly due to the pandemic. News4’s Jackie Bensen spoke with some folks encouraging people to enjoy oysters at home.

Initiative 81: This initiative would change the way D.C. enforces the non-commercial planting, cultivation, distribution, possession and use of entheogenic plants and fungi. Examples of these hallucinogens include magic mushrooms and mescaline-containing cacti. Right now, entheogenic plants and fungi are categorized as Schedule 1 drugs in the District. The passage of Initiative 81 would place investigation and arrests of those engaging…

Initiative 81 would change the way D.C. enforces the non-commercial planting, cultivation, distribution, possession and use of entheogenic plants and fungi. News4’s Aimee Cho explains.

The main area of concern is a winding stretch between Georgia Avenue and River Road.

The pipes and personality of a woman from Bowie, Maryland, wowed all four of the judges on NBC’s “The Voice,” and her performance is part of the show’s season premiere airing Monday night. News4’s Tracee Wilkins reports.

A Maryland state corrections officer has been accused of faking tens of thousands of dollars in overtime

Gov. Larry Hogan says Maryland will allow up to 10% capacity at the two stadiums in the state that are home to NFL teams

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he voted for the late Ronald Reagan for president, instead of President Donald Trump

Prince George’s County Public Schools are warning of a potential $170 million budget deficit next year. The calculation takes several things into consideration. The county is currently assuming 1,700 fewer students will enroll next year, which could lead to a $94 million loss. The school system is also factoring in $75 million dollars needed to cover increases in employee compensation….

Prince George’s County Public Schools are warning of a potential $170 million budget deficit next year. County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins reports.

Two friends from Maryland call themselves street historians or Crick Diggers – and they have a lot to teach us from relics they find buried throughout the region. News4’s Melissa Mollet reports. Edited by Arun Raman.

Prince George’s County Public Schools is warning of a potential $170 million budget deficit next year. News4’s Justin Finch reports.

Nearly two decades after a Maryland man was shot and killed, his family is renewing their fight for justice, and taking the extraordinary step of filing murder charges. Tylandis Cortez Washington was shot and killed nearly 20 years ago in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Gaithersburg. “It’s been so long, 18 years, and I’m not going to…

Nearly two decades after a Maryland man was shot and killed, his family is renewing their fight for justice, and taking the extraordinary step of pressing murder charges.