Irene Has Minimal Impact On D.C. Area Commute
Hurricane Irene had minimal impact on the always challenging morning commute in the Washington area, but the storm is changing travel plans for some who were headed out of town.
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Hurricane Irene had minimal impact on the always challenging morning commute in the Washington area, but the storm is changing travel plans for some who were headed out of town.
The state is now assessing the damage caused by Hurricane Irene and restoring services to its residents.
Maryland is assessing the damage as Hurricane Irene leaves the state. A woman was killed when a tree fell on a house and caused the chimney to collapse in Queen Anne's County.
The Maryland Transportation Authority has reopened the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, linking the eastern and western shores.
Maryland highway officials say there are more than 120 closures of state-maintained roads as a result of Hurricane Irene.
Hurricane Irene fell short of the doomsday predictions of record-breaking storm surges in North Carolina and Virginia. But a slow-crawling storm that spread out hundreds of miles was still hurling heavy rain and high winds at a wide swath of the East Coast a day after its first U.S. landfall, vexing official attempts to gauge the full damage toll on the region.
The District of Columbia's emergency management director says Washington appears to have weathered Hurricane Irene with fewer problems than other parts of the mid-Atlantic region.
More than 830,000 people were without power in the Mid-Atlantic region Sunday and one person died in Maryland as Hurricane Irene moved north.
The National Weather Service says the St. Mary's River in southern Maryland is nearing its all-time high.
President Barack Obama declared a state of emergency in Maryland, which authorizes Homeland Security and FEMA to coordinate disaster efforts. Governor Martin O'Malley had already declared a state of emergency.
The National Weather Service warns that rain from Hurricane Irene will likely cause flooding in parts of southern and central Maryland and the Eastern Shore.
Hurricane Irene began approaching the mid-Atlantic region with heavy rain and ever-strengthening winds Saturday.
If needed, the Virginia National Guard says the troops and equipment could be deployed in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey or Washington, D.C.
The Calvert County Commissioners have ordered a mandatory evacuation of homes within 100 feet of the cliffs along the Chesapeake Bay as Hurricane Irene moves into southern Maryland.
The Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is sending a two-person team to Maryland to assist with response and recovery for Hurricane Irene.
Tropical storm warnings and hurricane warnings are now posted for parts of Maryland. The state is preparing and waiting for Hurricane Irene.
The salmon was sold at Safeway stores in California, Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and District of Columbia, among others.
Police in Prince George's County say a teenager accused of shooting a toddler in the face has turned himself in.
Frostburg State University says Hurricane Irene is affecting its student registration plans, even though the storm isn't expected to have much impact in far western Maryland.
Maryland officials say Assateague State Park is closing because of Hurricane Irene.
Hurricane Irene is a massive storm with the potential to do significant damage in Maryland. State leaders, recognizing the threat, are acting now.
Here in Maryland, we expect the worst effects to be felt between 10 p.m. Saturday night to about 2 p.m. on Sunday.
The Puritan Tiger Beetle burrows in the soft ground to lay its eggs, and federal law has put that ground off-limits for reinforcing.
A strong aftershock from Tuesday's earthquake rattled our region early Thursday morning.
The shaking raised questions about whether this part of the country, with its older architecture and inexperience with seismic activity, is prepared for a truly powerful quake.
Wet weather may impact your plans, depending on the time you head out
Nick Yorke singled home Bryan Reynolds in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
The Donate Life Family Fun Run was held on Saturday to celebrate organ, eye, and tissue donation and to benefit Infinite Legacy's outreach, education, and donor family aftercare.
Harford County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information to contact them after two men were shot in the Edgewood neighborhood on Friday night, leaving one dead.
An immigrant man residing in Maryland is recovering in the hospital following an incident in which ICE agents were accused of driving into his vehicle on Thursday.
An immigrant man residing in Maryland is recovering in the hospital after reportedly being attacked by ICE agents on Thursday.
A trial date has been scheduled for the Maryland man facing charges for sparking the massive Stricker Street fire, which killed three Baltimore firefighters in 2022.
The Donate Life Family Fun Run was held on Saturday to celebrate organ, eye, and tissue donation and to benefit Infinite Legacy's outreach, education, and donor family aftercare.
Harford County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information to contact them after two men were shot in the Edgewood neighborhood on Friday night, leaving one dead.
Professional boxing is making a comeback in downtown Baltimore, and this time, it's stepping into the rings at the Hilton Inner Harbor.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Rhebs Candies in Baltimore is preparing for the Easter rush.
Sports and Social is hosting March Madness events at Live Casino in Maryland.
The Maryland Institute College of Art is now accepting applications for its 2026 Pre-College Summer Intensive Program. Designed for students ages 15–17, the program offers a college-level experience that supports creative growth, and preparation for undergraduate study in art and design.
The Maryland Center for History and Culture shows off its new exhibits.
Ladew Topiary Gardens in Maryland welcomes spring flowers and shows off its menu.
Nick Yorke singled home Bryan Reynolds in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
The Ravens will play the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil in the third week, sources told our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Jack Leiter struck out eight in six strong innings and Jake Burger drove in two runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
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.
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.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
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