Sunoco, Area Water Utility Fined By Maryland
The Maryland Department of the Environment says Philadelphia-based Sunoco and a suburban Washington water utility have been fined for alleged violations.
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The Maryland Department of the Environment says Philadelphia-based Sunoco and a suburban Washington water utility have been fined for alleged violations.
Within the span of about a week recently, Haris Tarin spoke at a Washington panel on how the next U.S. president can combat violent Islamic extremism, delivered a guest sermon for Eid in Alexandria, launched an ad campaign on District buses calling for religious tolerance, and hosted an election night party and discussion in Great Falls.
The University of the District of Columbia wants $4 million from the city to help it pay for the severance packages of dozens of professors and staff members it wants to lay off.
District of Columbia fire officials say three people were seriously injured after a fire broke out at the State Department headquarters in Washington.
Paintings and photographs depicting the raw reality of the Civil War marked a major change in American art that tossed out romantic notions of war.
The crack epidemic that began in the 1980s ushered in a wave of bloodletting in the nation's capital and a death toll that ticked upward daily. Dead bodies, sometimes several in a night, had homicide detectives hustling between crime scenes and earned Washington unwelcome monikers such as the nation's "murder capital." At the time, some feared the murder rate might ascend to more frightening heights.
Three charter school operators are applying for fast-track approval to operate 10 campuses serving thousands of Washington students.
A city official says hundreds of workers were involved in fraudulently claiming unemployment benefits while still holding government jobs.
Police in Washington say more charges are being filed in connection with a fatal stabbing at a Metro station.
Metro says single tracking on the red, orange, blue and yellow lines will affect weekend train riders.
The District of Columbia has submitted a plan to close 20 schools and send students from those schools to other campuses.
A federal audit of the authority that runs metropolitan Washington's two major airports has revealed more problems, including overreliance on no-bid contracts and executives accepting expensive gifts from contractors.
Amtrak will resume service between New York City and Boston on Friday following the repair of commuter rail tracks damaged by Superstorm Sandy, the railroad said late Thursday.
Washington's Metro system is operating a normal weekday schedule for the first commute after superstorm Sandy.
It'll be much more expensive to catch a cab in D.C. over the next day.
The D.C.-area transit system says most of its preparations for Hurricane Sandy are complete, but it's still unclear how or whether the storm will impact service.
Virginia Sen. Jim Webb is joining with historians and scholars for a symposium on the War of 1812 at the National Portrait Gallery next week in Washington.
A Virginia man has appeared in court to face new charges in a shooting inside the headquarters of a conservative Christian lobbying group.
The D.C. transit system is urging travelers to sign up for email and text alerts to keep tabs on changes to bus and train schedules because of the approaching storm.
The rest stop off Interstate 70 near Myersville has been renovated since two of this century's most notorious serial killers were captured there 10 years ago Wednesday.
Supporters and opponents of gay marriage in Maryland are now planning to rally at Gallaudet University for the reinstatement of an administrator who signed a petition opposing gay marriage.
Metro says it's completed an eight-and-a-half month escalator replacement project at the Dupont Circle station.
District of Columbia police are investigating a stabbing near Howard University's campus during homecoming weekend.
One lane of the inner loop of the Capital Beltway has reopened in Bethesda following two separate tractor-trailer accidents.
Motorists in the Mid-Atlantic region are paying a penny less at the pump this week.
Paul Goldschmidt homered on the first pitch of the game, Trent Grisham hit a three-run shot and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 Tuesday night to end a four-game losing streak.
The operator of the massive cargo ship that struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge is now facing criminal charges for actions leading up to and after the crash that killed six people more than two years ago.
Lawyers representing four of the six men who died in the 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge expressed outrage over the alleged misconduct of Synergy Marine, the owner and operator of the cargo ship Dali.
Navy head coach Cindy Timchal won eight championships at Maryland, including seven straight from 1995 to 2001.
The Baltimore Orioles have moved their game time against the New York Yankees on Wednesday at Orioles Park at Camden Yards to 1:05 p.m. due to the threat of rainy and stormy weather.
Maryland and federal officials announced charges against the operator of the container ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
A package of legislation aimed at protecting pets was signed into law in Baltimore County with the goal of holding pet owners accountable.
In a press conference after the shooting, East Lansing Police Chief Jennifer Brown said that when officers arrived on the scene, they found Kirby, 21, allegedly holding a bloody knife.
The chance of rain, thunder will peak Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Lawyers representing four of the six men who died in the 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge expressed outrage over the alleged misconduct of Synergy Marine, the owner and operator of the cargo ship Dali.
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.
Sandbox VR, a virtual reality venue, is open in Baltimore.
Dick Hageman discusses how he plans to save the Preakness tradition of painting the winner of the weather vane despite a location change for the race this year.
The Bromo Arts Walk is returning to Baltimore on May 14.
The Freedom Trucks Mobile Museum made a stop in Maryland.
Radebaugh Florist in Maryland prepares for one of its busiest weekends.
Paul Goldschmidt homered on the first pitch of the game, Trent Grisham hit a three-run shot and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 Tuesday night to end a four-game losing streak.
Navy head coach Cindy Timchal won eight championships at Maryland, including seven straight from 1995 to 2001.
The Baltimore Orioles have moved their game time against the New York Yankees on Wednesday at Orioles Park at Camden Yards to 1:05 p.m. due to the threat of rainy and stormy weather.
With the Triple Crown off the table, there's another bit of history that could be made in horse racing this week:
Ryan Weathers took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, then gave up a single before Coby Mayo hit a three-run homer off reliever Brent Headrick to lift the Baltimore Orioles over the New York Yankees 3-2 on Monday night.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
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
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.
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
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.
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.
Rounds of showers and storms on Wednesday in Maryland
Storm and rain chances return to Maryland on Wednesday
Rain and storm possibilities Wednesday in Maryland
Rainy weather will return to parts of Maryland Wednesday after a sunny day on Tuesday.
The chance of rain, thunder will peak Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Rounds of showers and storms on Wednesday in Maryland
Baltimore County passes bill holding pet owners accountable
Bills in Maryland focused on animal protections and humane care standards
Storm and rain chances return to Maryland on Wednesday
Navy women's lacrosse coach Cindy Timchal ready for quarterfinals against Maryland