A woman died Friday after being struck by a driver who fled the scene on Colesville Road in Silver Spring. Police and fire crews are investigating.

Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed major banks to probe whether accounts were closed for political or religious reasons. The requests seek customer lists and internal explanations.

A man was arrested Wednesday in Washington, D.C., in connection with a November armored‑truck robbery in Clinton that investigators say took more than $500,000. Police recovered a firearm and are seeking tips.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously struck down a long‑running minority college grant, enjoining the Higher Educational Aids Board and affecting roughly 750 students. The decision follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 limits on race‑conscious higher‑education policies.

A Virginia teen admitted trying to kill a Florence Township officer after a March 2025 crash-and-stabbing and will serve an 18‑year state-prison term under a plea deal. Prosecutors say extremist content and a swift, multi-agency investigation preceded the resolution.

The FBI warns scammers are sending couriers to seniors’ homes to collect cash or gold after grooming victims online. Authorities urge reporting to IC3.

Hidden redirect chains are funneling users to phishing pages and malware, the FBI warns. The PSA lists how the trick works and steps residents and businesses can take.

A physical altercation at Gaithersburg's Bohrer Park early‑voting site involved Delegate Gabriel Acevero and union leader Gino Renne; police documented a report and Acevero says he'll press charges.

MPD has declared a juvenile curfew zone in the U Street Corridor this weekend; staggered start times will limit youth gatherings and bring extra patrols.

The FAA will keep reduced schedules at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark through Oct. 24, 2026, citing controller shortages and equipment upgrades.

A Washington man who ran a Los Angeles–to–DMV marijuana pipeline was sentenced to 30 months after agents found 54.5 pounds of vacuum‑sealed cannabis at BWI and seized firearms. The probe involved DEA and FBI teams.

Meta pressed Congress to add language to the Kids Online Safety Act that would shield platforms from state child‑harm lawsuits, a move with big legal consequences.

Montgomery County police say a shot was reported at Wheaton Regional Park after two men were seen fighting over a gun; a shell casing was recovered and the investigation is active.