The case involves whether parents' religious rights were violated when a Maryland school district declined to allow them to opt their children out of gender and sexuality instruction.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear a bid by religious parents to keep their children out of classes in a Maryland public school district when LGBT storybooks are read, the latest case to come to the justices involving the intersection between religion and LGBT rights.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A tractor-trailer crash on the I-495 Inner Loop in Montgomery County early Friday morning has shut down several lanes.

The parents, represented by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, sued Montgomery County Public Schools in 2023 after the school district said it would no longer honor opt-out requests or notify families if a book referencing gender or sexuality would be read in class.

As of Jan. 1, a number of new laws are in effect across Maryland. No new laws went into effect in Montgomery County. Here are just a few of the new state laws: Hearing aid coverage -health insurance companies must cover hearing aids for adults. However, spending is limited to $1,400 over a three year period.

Montgomery County’s first homicide of 2025 occurred in a neighborhood filled with million-dollar homes. Authorities say the weapon used was illegal in Maryland.

Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff to honor Master Firefighter Higgins and President Carter. Reflect on their sacrifices and contributions during this mourning period.

Prince George’s and Montgomery counties were under an Essential Water Use Only advisory since Sunday. PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — WSSC Water crews have been crisscrossing Prince George’s and Montgomery counties all day, trying to keep up with persistent reports of broken water lines.

WSSC Water lifted its water conservation request for 1.9 million customers impacted by water main breaks caused by frigid temperatures in Prince George's and Montgomery counties.

Montgomery County OCP warns of fraud amid wildfire donations, urging thorough research and caution when giving aid.

The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland unveiled on Thursday what members characterized as a robust, impactful, meaningful and progressive agenda.

Maryland state senators and delegates always celebrated their return to Annapolis, but this year, there is a decidedly dark mood around the state house.