Part Of U.S. Capitol Building Closed After Asbestos Accident
An accident involving asbestos work forced a temporary closure of the House side of the Capitol on Thursday and prompted House leaders to delay the day's session for two hours.
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An accident involving asbestos work forced a temporary closure of the House side of the Capitol on Thursday and prompted House leaders to delay the day's session for two hours.
Some MARC and VRE customers can expect delays this afternoon because of high heat.
Visitors to the National Mall for the Independence Day celebration can sign up for event information and emergency notifications from the National Park Service.
Despite initial concerns that Arthur could compromise the July 4th fireworks in Washington on Friday, the National Mall and Memorial Parks Service says it won't cancel the display, barring heavy wind or lightning.
The National Building Museum wants visitors to get lost in a new installation in the museum's Great Hall this summer.
The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of serial bank robber who is hitting banks in both Prince George's County and Washington, D.C.
A former D.C. Council candidate has been charged with lying about how much money his campaign received from a businessman who also admitted running a "shadow campaign" for Mayor Vincent Gray.
Police and fire officials say a gunman opened fire on police and firefighters who were treating an injured man after a car crash in northeast Washington.
There are many family-friendly destinations in the United States that really know how to treat families like royalty. Here are just a few that keep families in mind.
A federal commission that oversees plans for monuments in the nation's capital voted Thursday to reject the current design for a memorial honoring President Dwight D. Eisenhower, sending the concept back to its architects for revisions.
Metropolitan Police say a Maryland man was killed when the car he was driving hit several trees and overturned.
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By the thousands, furloughed federal workers began returning to work across the country Thursday after 16 days off the job due to the partial government shutdown.
The D.C. Superior Court says it is adding a second marriage ceremony room and boosting marriage bureau staffing to accommodate an increase in applications believed to be the result of the Supreme Court's gay marriage ruling.
Fourteen people have been charged with obtaining unemployment benefits from the District of Columbia government even though they were employed at the time.
Fifty years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. It's one of the most pivotal in this nation's history.
The new addition at the National Zoo is getting a lot of attention. A team of panda caretakers hope to get a first look at the panda cub born Friday evening.
High speed chase. A man leads police from Baltimore County all the way to Washington, D.C. and back into Maryland.
A brazen cell phone theft--caught on camera. It's a crime that's becoming too common across the nation and here in Baltimore.
A gospel singer who says God delivered him from being gay was removed from a concert lineup at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial after a request from Washington's mayor.
The old American tradition of keeping souvenirs as historical mementos is the focus of a new exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution.
A woman charged with defacing the Washington National Cathedral has been ordered released to a halfway house.
While cancer patients in Maryland continue to risk arrest for buying marijuana, neighboring Washington D.C. opens its first marijuana dispensaries.
A woman who gave birth to a baby boy on a Metro platform in downtown Washington is getting a baby gift she probably didn't expect -- $100 in subway or bus fare.
Metropolitan Police have charged a man with second-degree murder in the beating death of an off-duty D.C. firefighter two years ago.
Baltimore recorded a 23% drop in homicides through the first five months of 2026, continuing a multiyear decline in violent crime that city leaders attribute to targeted intervention programs, law enforcement efforts and community partnerships.
Baltimore County native Reid Wiseman, who led the Artemis II space crew around the moon in April, appeared virtually in the county council chambers on Monday, recognized as a hero and an inspiration.
Maryland transportation officials are reminding drivers to follow the "Move Over Law" after an emergency response technician with the State Highway Administration (SHA) was hit while at the scene of a crash this past weekend.
A new Maryland law aimed at putting guardrails on new technology and keeping students safe went into effect on Monday, June 1.
Gas station owners could face up to $1,000 in fines or even 90 days in jail if they allow dirt bike riders to fill up at their pumps.
Baltimore recorded a 23% drop in homicides through the first five months of 2026, continuing a multiyear decline in violent crime that city leaders attribute to targeted intervention programs, law enforcement efforts and community partnerships.
Baltimore County native Reid Wiseman, who led the Artemis II space crew around the moon in April, appeared virtually in the county council chambers on Monday, recognized as a hero and an inspiration.
Temperatures will soar into the 90s this weekend.
Gas station owners could face up to $1,000 in fines or even 90 days in jail if they allow dirt bike riders to fill up at their pumps.
A trial began for a Maryland mother accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter in Cecil County.
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.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore offers summer activities.
For Marty Bass’s final Where’s Marty segment, he visited the Maryland Center for History and Culture to see the Star Spangled Banner.
A look inside the Cake Studio by Daisy Baked It.
Perry Hall Presbyterian connects with the community by running a mini golf course.
CM Pops in Maryland is showing off its ice pop creations for the summer.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Raymond Berry, a former Baltimore Colts star and New England Patriots head coach, has died, his family said. He was 93.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesús Sánchez was injured by a ball thrown from the bleachers on Sunday, sustaining a bruise to his right wrist that forced him to leave the game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Kyle Bradish pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Colton Cowser homered and drove in four runs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Sunday.
Pete Alonso singled in the winning run with the bases loaded in a five-run ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
Yohendrick Piñango drew a bases-loaded walk from Anthony Nunez in the eighth inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
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.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
Warming trend continues in Maryland this week
Rain will hold off in Maryland until next week
More sunny, pleasant weather in Maryland this week
Warm, comfortable weather will stick around Maryland this week.
Temperatures will soar into the 90s this weekend.
Warming trend continues in Maryland this week
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman called an "inspiration" by Baltimore County Council
Baltimore mayor hosts community walk as he highlights drop in homicides
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott hosts community walk, touts drop in homicides
Towson teen accepted into prestigious 2026 Grammy Camp in New York