WFMD News Podcast January 23, 2026

A Frederick dentist who previously served jail time for harassing his ex-fiancée is now facing new assault accusations from another woman. A push to significantly raise Maryland’s minimum wage is gaining momentum in Annapolis, as lawmakers and labor groups roll out a proposal that would increase the hourly wage to $25 and eliminate all sub-minimum wages. A majority of the Montgomery County Council is pushing back against federal immigration enforcement, backing new legislation aimed at limiting ICE activity on county propertySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.