Maryland
Maryland man who tried joining ISIS, planning attack against Jews sentenced to 15 years in prison
Teekaye sent the UCO a photo of himself in a black mask, armed with a large machete, captioned: “victory or shahada [martyrdom] … either you do it here or over there or both.”
AIPAC-backed Adrian Boafo beats crowded field to replace Maryland’s Steny Hoyer
Three Israelis killed as small plane crashes in Maryland woods, aircraft found following day
After a Maryland teacher’s death, a 200-piece Judaica collection finds new life in a Jewish museum
Maryland sues Trump administration to halt construction of ICE facility
The Trump administration, according to Maryland's attorney general and government, purchased the property without conducting an environmental review or receiving public input.
Sam Halpern: Managing the fast-paced breaking news desk
Behind the Bylines: "As someone who came up as an intern and is currently a desk manager, I’d say the thing that got me from there to here is just working hard."
Maryland man who tried joining IS pleads guilty to planning attacks against Jews, Israel supporters
“I’m just gonna get out in 20 years, and I’m just gonna do it here. Okay? Jihad will never stop. I’ll come, and I’ll kill you.”
Winter Storm Fern grounds thousands of US flights, strains power grids nationwide
A sweeping winter storm has canceled thousands of US flights, triggered emergency declarations in multiple states, and placed severe strain on power grids as extreme cold spreads nationwide.
Florida man charged for threatening Americans with Hamas symbols
Arsham Rashidi Dizajgan had allegedly posted on social media photographs and videos of American citizens with inverted red triangles over their heads with threatening messages.
Maryland kosher pizzeria to furloughed federal workers: You can pay us back later
Ben Yehuda Pizza in Silver Spring is letting federal workers defer payments during the shutdown, inspiring others to donate meals in support.
Jewish Democrat Jamie Raskin joins lawmakers backing bill to restrict arms transfers to Israel
Raskin’s backing of the Block the Bombs Act last week comes amid a marked decline in Democratic support for Israel, as the war in Gaza wages on for its 22nd month.
Neo-Nazi leader sentenced to 20 years for plot to sabotage Baltimore power grid
Prosecutors said Russell's conspiracy targeted several electrical substations around Baltimore, which is predominantly Black, and was aimed at furthering a white supremacist ideology.
US Education Department investigating Baltimore schools on antisemitism allegations
The investigation was ignited by a complaint from the Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish advocacy group, against school leaders.
Jewish and Muslim institutions heighten security amid Israel-Iran war
Following warnings from the Department of Homeland Security, local religious leaders in Maryland are ramping up safety measures, focusing on preventing attacks on Jewish and Muslim communities.
