Frederick County

Frustrations over proposed data center developments in Maryland counties led to the defeat of local politicians in recent primary elections. Environmental advocates highlight growing bipartisan opposition to data centers due to concerns about electricity and water use, pollution, and environmental degradation.

A tropical air mass is causing severe thunderstorms and flooding in the D.C. region, with warnings for heavy rainfall, high winds, and lightning. The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings for multiple counties in Maryland and Virginia, with rain rates up to 2-3 inches per hour and potential power outages.

Maryland's 2026 primary election includes contested races for county executive, council seats, and board of education positions in Anne Arundel, Frederick, and Howard counties. Voters will select party nominees for local leadership roles ahead of the general election.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia until 8 p.m. Saturday, covering specific counties in each state. The watch warns of potential damaging wind gusts, hail, and heavy rain from developing thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.