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The D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities has named a new executive director.
Turns out Target isn't the only place to find Michelle Obama escaping the White House bubble.
A 16-mile light rail proposal between Bethesda and New Carrollton has received federal approval to move into a preliminary engineering phase.
Works by leading black artists in the contemporary art realm are going on view at Washington's Corcoran Gallery of Art to tackle issues of racial, sexual and historical identity.
Organizers of the National Cherry Blossom Festival are expanding the festivities next year to five weeks of events to mark the 100th anniversary of the gift of cherry trees from Japan.
Interfaith leaders gathered in Washington Friday to pray for the Maryland man placed behind bars in Cuba for spying.
Andy Warhol is about to take over the National Mall in Washington with two simultaneous shows featuring some of his works and themes for the first time ever.
A man climbed over the White House fence near its western entrance gate and ran toward the presidential residence Tuesday evening before he was apprehended by uniformed Secret Service officers.
Police Chief Cathy Lanier says the increased law enforcement presence on Washington's streets will continue until the threat has decreased.
Al-Qaida may have sent American terrorists or men carrying U.S. travel documents to launch an attack on Washington or New York to coincide with memorials marking the 10th anniversary of 9/11, government officials say.
Senior U.S. officials say there's no evidence that anyone linked to al-Qaida has entered the country to carry out an attack on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
The D.C. Department of Health will soon name more than 50 contenders who are approved to apply for a license to grow or sell medical marijuana in Washington.
One of the least popular pieces of security equipment since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is now part of the Smithsonian's collection at the National Museum of American History -- a metal detector from the Transportation Security Administration.
Four days after an earthquake that damaged two of its iconic structures, the nation's capital is bracing for a hurricane that could test its ability to protect its most vulnerable residents.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command says training flights will be held in the Washington area.
Visitors got their first up-close look Monday at the memorial to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., including a towering granite sculpture inspired by the civil rights leader's "I Have a Dream" speech.
The newest stalemate in Congress is having a major impact on the nation's airports. A funding dispute in Washington has shut down the FAA, putting tens of thousans of people out of work across the country.
The sewer and water commission for the Washington suburbs of Maryland says sewage overflows are down sharply following a 2005 court settlement with federal and state environmental regulators and environmental groups.
Drivers can now pay for parking in the District of Columbia with the help of their phone.
Prince George's county police charge a 17-year-old Darrell Mason from northwest Washington of murder after fatally stabbing of 21-year-old from Bladensburg.
Horticulturalists from Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in South Carolina are traveling to Washington to take cuttings from rare azaleas at the National Arboretum to share with gardens around the country.
State Farm Insurance is announcing a $1.4 million gift to the National Zoo to keep the popular Kids Farm exhibit open in Washington.
The popular Washington eatery, bookstore and arts venue Busboys and Poets is opening its first location in Maryland.
Wicked weather in Washington. For a second night in a row, severe thunderstorms pounded the D.C. metro area, killing one man and leaving thousands in the dark.
Americans from across the country were gathering under heavy security Monday at the National Mall for the annual Fourth of July fireworks display, part of a holiday celebration that also included a parade and other events across the city.
An MTA light rail train collided with a vehicle in downtown Baltimore on Friday night, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.
A man was arrested after sexually assaulting his coworker in early May, Baltimore County Police announced on Friday.
A record 45 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA — but they could be dealing with packed highways, crowded airports, and higher travel costs.
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.
A record 45 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA — but they could be dealing with packed highways, crowded airports, and higher travel costs.
Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day, due to steady rain impacting plans.
A man was arrested after sexually assaulting his coworker in early May, Baltimore County Police announced on Friday.
An MTA light rail train collided with a vehicle in downtown Baltimore on Friday night, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.
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.
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.
An MTA light rail train collided with a vehicle in downtown Baltimore on Friday night, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.
A record 45 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA — but they could be dealing with packed highways, crowded airports, and higher travel costs.
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.