In Maryland, former Gov. Larry Hogan gave state workers a holiday for Dec. 24 in 2018. In 2022, Hogan gave state employees the day off on Dec. 23, when Christmas Eve fell on a Saturday. Have a news tip? Contact Michelle Deal-Zimmerman at [email protected].

Prosecutors on Monday charged 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta-Calil with first- and second-degree murder and first-degree arson in connection with the death of a woman who died after being set on fire in a New York City subway train a day earlier.

As the world marks Christmas, NORAD's tracker shows the path Santa Claus takes. It's part of a tradition dating back nearly 70 years. Learn how to turn simple copper pipes into beautiful bracelets with minimal tools! Perfect for handmade gifts or easy DIY projects ✨

With the holiday season in full swing, Maryland's Bay Bridge and major highways are seeing a surge in travelers.