Maryland Gets Millions Of Dollars To Improve Rail Service
Faster rides and less congestion. That's what the federal government is hoping $2 billion can buy as Maryland becomes a crucial part of a major project to upgrade our Amtrak line.
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Faster rides and less congestion. That's what the federal government is hoping $2 billion can buy as Maryland becomes a crucial part of a major project to upgrade our Amtrak line.
Baltimore City Schools has named its best educator of the year. She is from Mt. Washington Elementary.
The Baltimore Orioles' left fielder Luke Scott is at it again. During the offseason, he was critical of President Barack Obama. The president's long form birth certificate does not seem to have quieted Scott down, though.
Top honors at the White House for a Maryland educator. Michelle Shearer is the 2011 National Teacher of the Year.
U.S. officials are pondering whether to release the graphic photos of a dead Osama bin Laden they say show a precision kill shot above his left eye.
Reaction to the death of Osama bin Laden started before President Barack Obama even made the official announcement.
When big news breaks, newspapers are still a hot commodity.
Terrorist leader Osama bin Laden is dead, President Barack Obama says.The president said the U.S.-led operation marks the most significant achievement so far against Al-Qaida. But Obama said the U.S. must and will remain vigilant at home and aboard.
It's not a great time for driving. As gas prices soar nationwide, the White House launched a task force to find out why drivers are paying more. And gas prices in Maryland have already topped the $4 mark.
The commander of the Military District of Washington is affirming the six-month prison sentence of an Army doctor who disobeyed deployment orders because he doubted President Barack Obama's eligibility to serve as commander-in-chief.
A top House Democrat is taking legal steps to force the names of political donors to be disclosed.
The White House says it's considering requiring companies pursuing federal contracts to disclose their campaign contributions.
Pressing his energy policy goals, President Barack Obama on Friday prodded large companies to modernize their shipping fleets with more fuel-efficient vehicles, improvements that he said would reduce U.S. dependency on foreign oil and cut down business overhead costs in the long term.
Gov. Martin O'Malley is helping pitch President Barack Obama's national energy plan.
Sen. Ben Cardin says he disagrees with President Barack Obama about opening up new offshore oil and gas development, especially off the mid-Atlantic coast.
Oregon State basketball coach Craig Robinson (who is also the brother of First Lady Michelle Obama) joined Mark and Damon for some tournament talk.
Chief State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley quit on Sunday after causing a stir by describing the military's treatment of the suspected WikiLeaks leaker as "ridiculous" and "stupid," pointed words that forced President Barack Obama to defend the detention as appropriate.
The president is prepared to take action over painfully high gas prices caused by the uprising in the Middle East.
Bullying should not be accepted. That's the message at the center of a special White House conference aimed at preventing bullying. It's a problem that affects millions of young people every year.
A spokesman for Andrews Air Force Base say no injuries were reported following a fire in a housing unit on the base.
Their ranks swollen after the last election, Republican governors from Florida to Alaska are undermining President Barack Obama's agenda at every turn ahead of the Democrat's 2012 re-election campaign.
Confronting crushing budget woes, many of the nation's governors are calling for painful spending cuts. But beyond that, their approaches are diverging drastically, from union-cramping proposals in Wisconsin and other states to higher taxes in Illinois and elsewhere.
President Barack Obama meets Friday with a group of Democratic governors who are in town for the National Governors Association winter meeting this weekend.
President Barack Obama will meet with Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and other Democratic governors at the White House to discuss job creation.
Historical papers, photographs and other documents from Ben's Chili Bowl -- a popular diner that has been a fixture in Washington's African-American community for more than a half-century -- were placed on view Wednesday at George Washington University's Africana Research Center.
The 2026 NFL Draft marked the first time since 1956 that two Navy Midshipmen were selected in the same draft, and both have made the final cut on their respective NFL rosters.
Thousands of students in Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil and Harford counties will return to class Monday for the first day of school.
Baltimore (68-69) improves to one game under .500 for the first time since April 30 and sits one game back of the third and final AL wild-card spot.
Ethan Burke, an undrafted free agent born in Pasadena, Maryland, made a name for himself throughout the Baltimore Ravens' training camp.
The remains of a Maryland native and American aviator who was killed during World War II were honored as they arrived Friday at Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport.
Thousands of students in Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil and Harford counties will return to class Monday for the first day of school.
Temperatures will peak near 90 this afternoon with even higher temperatures later this week
Ethan Burke, an undrafted free agent born in Pasadena, Maryland, made a name for himself throughout the Baltimore Ravens' training camp.
The remains of a Maryland native and American aviator who was killed during World War II were honored as they arrived Friday at Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport.
Dozens of people packed New Antioch Baptist Church in Windsor Mill on Saturday to celebrate the life of Jada Sellers, a 17-year-old who died earlier this month, nearly two weeks after she was shot.
The 2026 Maryland Renaissance Festival, also known as Ren Fest, starts this weekend. Here's everything to know about the dates, times and tickets.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Maryland is suing UnitedHealth Group and Optum Inc. over a computer system that was supposed to help the state's Medicaid behavioral services program.
The Maryland State Fair is back for 2026, with three weekends of fun starting on Friday, Aug. 28 and running through Sept. 13.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
Greg Padgett is live from the Maryland State Fairgrounds checking out some traditional fair favorites, and exciting new exhibits and activities.
Brianna Becker, Managing Partner, shares some delicious items from their menu and discusses why the company decided to let guests help create the brand's next featured sandwich.
Professors Marquita Lister, Dr. Tyrone Stanley, and CJay Phillip join us to talk about the upcoming season, performances and what they look for in their performing arts students.
Chef Abraham joins us on TV Hill with a selection of menu items and shares how he got his start cooking as a former pro athlete.
OurBus co-founder Axel Hellman shares more about the new bus route as airfares have risen and low-cost flight options have become harder to find.
The 2026 NFL Draft marked the first time since 1956 that two Navy Midshipmen were selected in the same draft, and both have made the final cut on their respective NFL rosters.
Baltimore (68-69) improves to one game under .500 for the first time since April 30 and sits one game back of the third and final AL wild-card spot.
Ethan Burke, an undrafted free agent born in Pasadena, Maryland, made a name for himself throughout the Baltimore Ravens' training camp.
The Ravens ended the preseason with a perfect 3-0 record, with the season opener in Indianapolis approaching on Sunday, Sept. 13.
Former MLB player Trey Mancini will retire as a Baltimore Oriole during a ceremony on Sept. 19 at Oriole Park, the Orioles and Mancini announced Friday.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
As children head back to school, parents are also preparing for another part of the routine, keeping kids healthy.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Starting the workweek with mini heat wave in Maryland
Steamy weather returns to Maryland this week
Temperatures are warming up this week in Maryland.
Mild temperatures overnight with a dissipating shower or storm chance
Pleasant conditions in Maryland on Saturday.
Starting the workweek with mini heat wave in Maryland
Baltimore, Harford, Cecil, Carroll students return to school on Monday
Steamy weather returns to Maryland this week
Students return to class in Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Harford counties
Maryland native Ethan Burke turns lacrosse passion into Ravens opportunity