From serious court cases to winter hazards and local openings, here’s what Southern Maryland’s been talking about this week, including a case involving leaked classified documents, flying ice that shattered a police cruiser’s windshield, and a popular coffee spot coming to Lexington Park.

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The BayNet Weekly Newscast: Live Traffic Cameras: Check Road Conditions Before You Drive (January 30th, 2026)

Top-Secret Betrayal: Maryland Contractor Charged With Leaking Classified Documents To Reporter

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Flying Ice From Passing Car Shatters Police Cruiser’s Windshield, Sends Deputy To Hospital

Maryland Lawmakers Push Crackdown On Drivers Who Fail To Clear Snow And Ice

Starbucks To Open New Lexington Park Location Near Pax River Gate 2 In Summer 2026

Six Boxes Short: D.C. Man Charged In Waldorf Home Improvement Theft

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Tidewater Auto Wash Launches Unlimited Monthly Deal In Callaway

Win Your Dream Wedding Décor At Lucky In Love’s Annual Wedding Expo In Mechanicsville

Spooky Solomons Ghost Tours: Where History Walks Beside You

Chesterton Academy Of St. Mary’s Prepares Community For Mardi Gras Gala Fundraiser

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CSM Nursing Graduates ‘Light The Way’ As A New Generation Of Nurses

MarylandFest Returns May 2 With Food, Artisans And A Call For Local Vendors

Nearly Contained Sewage Spill Leaves Serious Concerns For Potomac River

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