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Free shuttle buses will replace trains on a portion of the blue and yellow lines this weekend.
Julie Andrews, Tony Bennett, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will honor Carol Burnett as she receives the nation's top humor prize in Washington.
The Redskins organization is hopeful that rookie CB David Amerson will soon become the remedy to a secondary that last season ranked 30th in pass defense. Team officials understand that a cornerback with elite talent can easily mask the deficiencies of an inept secondary.
John Palmer, a veteran reporter for NBC News who covered wars and Washington over a career that spanned 40 years, died Saturday after a brief illness at a Washington hospital.
Grant Paulsen with 106.7 The Fan joined The Glenn Younes show to talk about the Redskins.
A solar-powered aircraft lifted off from a suburban Washington airport before dawn Saturday, embarking on the final leg of a history-making cross-country flight.
A Philadelphia businessman admitted Monday that he was reimbursed for at least $132,600 in political contributions, the most recent plea to result from a widening campaign finance scandal involving a Washington accounting firm.
Metro officials say a red line train has been disabled near the Rhode Island Avenue station after it hit an object along the track.
Metro says passengers should expect to wait longer than usual for trains this weekend while work is being conducted, and three stations on the red line will be closed.
Chris Davis went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Baltimore Orioles overcame three homers by Ryan Zimmerman to beat the Washington Nationals 9-6 on Wednesday night.
Haynes Johnson, a pioneering Washington journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the civil rights movements and migrated from newspapers to television, books and teaching, died Friday. He was 81.
Michelle Obama says failure is OK, but continuing to work hard is more important. That's her message to students at a Washington elementary school where the arts have been introduced to boost academic performance.
The District of Columbia has awarded $1.7 billion in tax breaks to developers in the past decade, and more than a third of that total has gone to 10 developers that donated the most to city politicians' campaigns over that time.
The Military Bowl is moving this season from RFK Stadium in Washington to Navy-Marine Corp Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
Alex Ovechkin played the last two games of the Washington Capitals' season with what the team says is a hairline fracture in his left foot.
"I am not saying there was a phone call from [the league], but someone just wanted Game 7," Alex Ovechkin told a reporter after the Caps' Game 7 defeat, seemingly blaming the league for his team even being in an elimination game. But was officiating really Washington's biggest issue?
Nobody collapses in the postseason quite like the Capitals. 1985. 1987. 1992. 1995. 1996. 2003. 2009. 2010. All series that Washington led either 2-0 or 3-1 — and went on to lose.
Visiting monuments this Memorial Day is a refreshing way of fostering a child's education outside of the classroom, paying tribute to those who died in war and remembering America's leaders.
Nobody collapses in the postseason quite like the Capitals. 1985. 1987. 1992. 1995. 1996. 2003. 2009. 2010. All series that Washington led either 2-0 or 3-1 — and went on to lose.
Marc Staal is unsure when he'll return to the Rangers' lineup after suffering another setback.
If the Blueshirts are going to come all the way back and knock out Washington, they need to figure out how to transport their Madison Square Garden offense to the nation's capital.
The Caps hopes for a series sweep were dashed in their 4-3 loss to the Rangers Monday, but the chance for a short series in the interest of sparing their legs for a deep playoff run is still alive.
While the Capitals stayed off the ice on Tuesday to recover, the Rangers held a full practice. They were without forward Rick Nash, who was given a "maintenance day," and Darroll Powe, who was injured on Monday and is unlikely to play in Game 4.
A mother who was detained on a Baltimore school campus in June was ordered by a judge to be released from immigration custody.
Anne Arundel County's safety study found that the corridor ranks ninth in overall crash rate among county-owned roads and third among four-lane county roads.
The B-Sharp Summer Music Enrichment Academy operates out of Timothy Baptist Church. It gives youth ages 8-to-18 the chance to learn an array of instruments.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Maryland, challenging state laws that allow in-state tuition and financial assistance for undocumented students.
At least one homeowner is displaced by the damage, and neighbors are now looking to clean up the mess that was left behind on North Dundalk Avenue.
A "code orange" air quality alert is in effect today for the Baltimore metro, and it's expected to be upgraded to a "code red" on Friday.
Surveillance video shows a group attack the 74-year-old earlier this month outside the store on Liberty Heights Avenue.
Today, Friday and Saturday are First Alert Weather Days.
A tractor-trailer crashed into several homes and a light pole in Dundalk, Maryland. The crash was recorded on video.
Maryland's Tax-Free Week 2026 is a chance to save money on back-to-school essentials, as the state's 6% sales tax will not apply.
At least one homeowner is displaced by the damage, and neighbors are now looking to clean up the mess that was left behind on North Dundalk Avenue.
BWI officials say the airport will remain fully operational and flight schedules have been modified to accommodate the work.
Maryland will be under a "code red" air quality alert on Friday, as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to make its way into the Mid-Atlantic.
Maryland's Tax-Free Week 2026 is a chance to save money on back-to-school essentials, as the state's 6% sales tax will not apply.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
Black Barn Alpacas is opening a new downtown retail shop, bringing its herd-connected, farm-to-fashion products directly onto Main Street for the first time.
Port Discovery Children's Museum is gearing up for its upcoming Ice Cream Day Celebration on July 18th featuring three local ice cream shops.
This Summer, The Hotel at The University of Maryland offers a one-stop destination for those looking to turn a birthday into a luxury getaway without leaving the DMV.
WJZ is live at The Milton Inn in Sparks, Maryland trying out their Restaurant Week menu, which features items like their husk roasted sweet corn bisque and crispy zucchini flowers stuffed with goat cheese.
Summer is wedding season. If you're looking for the ultimate gift for your bridesmaids and bride, here are a few items, plus a splurge-worthy experience for the newlyweds.
The Orioles' schedule was released on Thursday, highlighted by eight Interleague opponents at Camden Yards and 13 home weekend series.
An errant pitch from Royals reliever Lucas Erceg that struck Baltimore's Blaze Alexander on the left hand resulted in both dugouts and bullpens emptying onto the field near home plate during the seventh inning of the Orioles' 8-2 victory.
Leody Taveras homered and drove in three runs, Samuel Basallo added a solo shot and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Kyle Bradish gave up one run and two hits in 6 2/3 innings, Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Saturday night.
Samuel Basallo hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in the opener of a three-game series between last-place teams Friday night.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to severe diarrhea, has infected hundreds of people in at least 18 states, including here in Maryland.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Heat, smoke, poor air quality on Friday in Maryland
CBS News Baltimore's Cutter Martin has the latest weather forecast at 6 p.m.
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Maryland will be under a "code red" air quality alert on Friday, as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to make its way into the Mid-Atlantic.
Friday and Saturday are First Alert Weather Days.
Heat, smoke, poor air quality on Friday in Maryland
Judge ordered release of mother detained by ICE outside Baltimore school
Experts warn about hazy, smoky skies across Maryland
Baltimore Orioles broadcaster Ben McDonald shares insight on the 2026 team
Judge orders mother detained on Baltimore school campus released from ICE custody