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Maryland became the first U.S. state to require mammography centers to notify patients if scans reveal breast arterial calcification (BAC), a marker linked to elevated heart disease risk. Effective October 1, 2026, this law shifts BAC from an incidental finding to a reported clinical indicator, potentially improving cardiovascular awareness among women undergoing breast cancer screening.
Anduril Industries has announced a $6.6 billion investment to construct a new shipyard, designated Arsenal-2, at the former Bethlehem Steel site in Sparrows Point, Maryland. The facility, which includes $3.7 billion in private capital and up to $2.9 billion from the U.S. Navy, will manufacture components for Virginia-class submarines. Operations are expected to begin in 2030, creating 3,100 direct jobs and supporting 14,000 total positions. This marks Anduril’s first entry into the legacy defense supply chain, aiming to alleviate production bottlenecks in the submarine industrial base.
President Trump announced a $7 billion partnership with Anduril to build submarine components in Maryland, marking a major shift for the autonomous-weapons firm into traditional shipbuilding.
President Trump announced a $3.7 billion private investment by Anduril Industries to build a 2-million-square-foot shipyard at the former Bethlehem Steel site in Sparrows Point, Maryland. The facility, named Arsenal-2, will manufacture components for Virginia-class attack submarines, including torpedo tubes and bow sections, for the U.S. Navy. The project is expected to create 3,100 permanent jobs and support 14,000 total positions, making it Maryland’s largest private investment in over a decade. Operations are slated to begin in 2030, with the Navy contributing up to $2.9 billion through a separate contract.
Maryland became the first U.S. state to ban dynamic pricing in grocery stores, requiring fixed prices for at least 24 hours and prohibiting the use of surveillance data to adjust costs. The law, which took effect on October 1, 2026, also mandates that businesses selling essential goods accept cash. Violations carry fines up to $25,000 for repeat offenses, aiming to protect households from unpredictable price spikes during a period of rising inflation.
Starting Oct. 1, 2026, new laws in the D.C. region ban dynamic grocery pricing in Maryland, enforce stricter vehicle registration rules, and reduce paid family leave in Washington, D.C. Virginia expands automatic sealing of misdemeanor records, while Maryland increases penalties for out-of-state license plates.
Dozens of new laws take effect across the D.C. region on Oct. 1, 2026, impacting consumer pricing, healthcare eligibility, and law enforcement. Key changes include Maryland’s ban on dynamic grocery pricing, Virginia’s restriction on Medicaid for certain noncitizens, and stricter vehicle registration rules. Washington, D.C., reduces family leave benefits while expanding pet protections for renters.
An 18-year-old man was shot with non-life-threatening injuries near Towson University on Sunday evening, triggering a campus-wide shelter-in-place order that lasted nearly three hours. Police confirmed the victim is not a student and the incident is unrelated to the university, though several individuals were detained during the investigation.
A slow-moving nor'easter has battered the Maryland and Delaware coastlines with damaging winds, significant coastal flooding, and large surf. The storm prompted high wind and coastal flood warnings, causing the closure of Route 1 between Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach. Wind gusts reached 58 mph in southern Delaware, while waves up to 11 feet caused significant beach erosion and dune breaches. The Oceans Calling music festival in Ocean City, Maryland, was cancelled due to the severe conditions. Forecasters expect the storm's impact to persist through Sunday, with conditions gradually improving by Monday.
Oceans Calling, Maryland's largest music festival, was fully canceled for the weekend of September 25-27 due to a severe nor'easter. Organizers cited unsafe conditions, including high winds, flooding, and significant beach erosion, which prevented the safe construction of the event site. The cancellation affects a lineup featuring major acts like the Dave Matthews Band, Twenty One Pilots, and Gwen Stefani. While ticket refunds are being processed, many attendees have already incurred travel costs, and local businesses are facing lost revenue.
Lonely Planet released its Best in Travel 2027 list, featuring 50 destinations and experiences globally. Seven U.S. entries were selected, including California’s Coastal Redwoods, Maryland, and New Mexico. The list emphasizes immersive experiences, such as lighthouse keeping in Rhode Island and flightseeing in Alaska, alongside international picks like Dunedin in New Zealand and Chengdu in China.
Two Montgomery County Westfield malls will bar unaccompanied minors under 18 unless they’re with a 21+ adult who can supervise up to four youths; the Parental Guidance Policy takes effect Sept. 28 from 3 p.m. to closing, part of safety efforts following a July shooting at the Wheaton mall.
A 74-year-old Maryland hunter, Walter Moorhead, is charged in Delaware with manslaughter and related counts after firing a rifle he believed would hit a deer, fatally striking a 39-year-old woman in Ellendale; he posted bond. Separately, a hit-and-run in Poolesville, Maryland, killed a 27-year-old man, with the driver fleeing the scene.
Virginia Tech passed its first real road test with a 35-26 win at Maryland, moving to 3-0 behind QB Grunkemeyer and a clicking offense, though questions about pass defense and coverage linger for the Hokies.
A man has admitted to killing 10-year-old George 'Junior' Burdynski, who disappeared from Brentwood, Maryland, more than three decades ago, marking a breakthrough in a long-cold local case.