D.C. Mayor Proposes Taxicab Reform
Washington's mayor wants taxicabs in the nation's capital to accept credit cards, to be equipped with satellite navigation systems and to all be painted the same color.
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Washington's mayor wants taxicabs in the nation's capital to accept credit cards, to be equipped with satellite navigation systems and to all be painted the same color.
The National Zoo has announced a $4.5 million gift to fund its giant panda reproduction program for five more years.
The FBI has launched a website to draw attention to a series of unsolved rapes and a murder in the Washington area that investigators believe are related.
One of the nation's top-grossing radio stations is reorganizing and expanding its Washington newsroom to make online news as high a priority as radio.
Police in the District of Columbia have identified an armed man who was shot by a police officer during a confrontation.
The closure of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington is taking a toll on area businesses.
Federal and local officials say the Washington area is better equipped to respond to emergencies in the wake of an earthquake and a freak snowstorm that snarled traffic this year.
The Occupy Wall Street protesters who left New York two weeks ago for a 240-mile march to Washington have arrived in the nation's capital.
At one Department of Motor Vehicles' office in the nation's capital, motorists can get a driver's license, temporary tags and something wholly unrelated to the road: a free HIV test.
Mummies have returned to the National Mall in a bigger home at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
Capital Bikeshare is adding docking stations at the most popular locations where riders pick up and drop off bikes in the Washington area.
New policies are being developed for snowstorms to have federal workers leave work by a designated time or shelter in place until roads are clear.
The National Park Service is opening a lottery for free tickets to attend this year's National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Washington.
NORAD is planning an exercise this week in the Washington region to enhance its skills and test a warning system.
The Smithsonian is taking the first ladies' gowns off display for about three weeks as the National Museum of American History prepares a new home for the popular dresses in Washington.
The main hall of Union Station in Washington has reopened after repairs were made to a ceiling damaged by the 5.8-magnitude quake in August.
Washington officials are finding a way to make gridlocked traffic a money-maker.
A former District of Columbia mayoral candidate has pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving without a valid license.
NORAD is planning an exercise this week in the Washington region to enhance its skills and test a warning system.
NORAD says military aircraft intercepted two civilian aircraft in separate incidents in the Washington region.
The National Park Service is offering more free tickets for this year's national Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Washington than in years past.
The District of Columbia's emergency management agency will likely advise people to stay put rather than try to drive home during future disasters.
Track work will cause delays on four of the five Metro lines this weekend.
Engineers are removing parts of a pinnacle at the top of the Washington National Cathedral that were damaged by the August earthquake.
Before Washington, D.C., sniper John Allen Muhammad went on a killing spree for three weeks in October 2002, he had already terrorized his wife for years.
Two controversial immigration bills that limit local law enforcement's cooperation with ICE will soon go into effect in Maryland without Governor Wes Moore's signature.
The rain didn't stop a day of celebration in Annapolis today, as nearly 1100 graduates at the US Naval Academy marked their commission as officers in the US Navy or Marine Corps.
Mothers-to-be in Cecil County are left making new plans to deliver their babies, after the county's only birthing center announced it will be closing its doors.
Baltimore City Police say the officers who shot and killed an armed man in southwest Baltimore last week followed their training.
Baltimore Police are investigating two recent 'bump-and-rob' carjackings in Northwest Baltimore, where suspects intentionally strike a victim's vehicle before trying to take the car.
Baltimore City Police say the officers who shot and killed an armed man in southwest Baltimore last week followed their training.
Two controversial immigration bills that limit local law enforcement's cooperation with ICE will soon go into effect in Maryland without Governor Wes Moore's signature.
Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day, due to steady rain impacting plans.
Howard County Circuit Court Judge Stephanie Porter sentenced Emmetson Zeah to two life sentences, plus 70 years, in the killings of Michael Robertson, 16, and Blake McCray, 15.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
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.
Karin De Francis, the owner of Maryland’s Paws Up Veterinary, talks about affordable pet care.
Summer camp programs at River Valley Ranch in Maryland.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore is busy helping to improve the lives of individuals living with mental health conditions, their families, and communities. We’re joined today by Executive Director Kerry Graves to learn about the nonprofit and its upcoming events that are designed to connect people to resources, reduce stigma around mental illness, and give individuals and families a clear place to start.
Baltimore’s Sagamore Spirit Distillery talks history and what’s new.
The owner of Tiny Brick Oven in Baltimore’s Federal Hill shares how its business was saved by a Christmas miracle.
The Tampa Bay Rays used a four-run eighth inning to complete a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-3 win on Wednesday.
Yandy Díaz went 2 for 3 with a home run and an RBI double, Griffin Jax allowed one run and had six strikeouts in five innings, and Tampa Bay beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Tuesday night for the Rays' third consecutive win.
Lamar Jackson was absent from a voluntary practice for the Baltimore Ravens, and that usually raises eyebrows.
Yandy Díaz had four hits and four RBIs, Junior Caminero homered and drove in four runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays battered Baltimore Orioles pitching in a 16-6 victory Monday night.
Jackson Holliday had been on the injured list since March 22 following surgery on the hamate bone in his right hand.
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.
Greg Padgett has your Friday evening forecast | 5/22/2026
Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day, due to steady rain impacting plans.
Cooler temps in Maryland, more rain this weekend
More rain is forecast in Maryland through the weekend
Waves of drought-denting rain will continue through Memorial Day.
The rain didn't stop a day of celebration in Annapolis today, as nearly 1100 graduates at the US Naval Academy marked their commission as officers in the US Navy or Marine Corps.
Baltimore City Police say the officers who shot and killed an armed man in southwest Baltimore last week followed their training.
Mothers-to-be in Cecil County are left making new plans to deliver their babies, after the county's only birthing center announced it will be closing its doors.
Baltimore Police are investigating two recent 'bump-and-rob' carjackings in Northwest Baltimore, where suspects intentionally strike a victim's vehicle before trying to take the car.
This week on Purple Playbook, Alex Glaze and Super Bowl Champion Qadry Ismail discuss the team’s first OTA. Qadry tells us what he saw out on the field and what he thinks about the new culture under Head Coach Jesse Minter. Alex and Q have different opinions on Lamar Jackson not being there. #Ravens #RavensFlock #Lamar Jackson #JesseMinter #DerrickHenry #NFL #BaltimoreRavens