Maryland Gov. Moore weighs Preakness rights purchase; lawmakers are opposed
LAUREL, Md. - Maryland's interest in purchasing the rights to the Preakness Stakes' brand for $85 million was a highlight of conversation Saturday at Laurel Park ahead of the 151st running of the historic race. And while Gov. Wes Moore won't say whether the state will purchase the race's intellectual...
What Most Maryland Residents Don’t Realize About Robins in Their Backyards
American Robin is one of the most familiar birds to Maryland residents. Their orange chests, upright posture, and early morning songs are woven into everyday suburban life across the state. Robins hop across lawns after rainstorms, perch in flowering trees during spring, and gather in neighborhood yards throughout much
This Maryland Spot Serves Seafood So Good Locals Try to Keep It Quiet
Maryland has no shortage of seafood places. But the ones locals actually love?. Those are harder to find. This spot sits right on the water, and the locals wish it would just disappear from Google searches. Too bad for them. The crabs come out hot and heavy, the shrimp is...
National Mall Fourth of July fireworks aiming to break world record for America 250
WASHINGTON - The Fourth of July on the National Mall could be record-breaking this year as organizers of the annual firework show aim to break the world record for the largest ever. Independence Day world record attempt. What we know:. Freedom250 is holding its "Salute to America 250" celebration on...
Federal worker layoffs threaten cornerstone industry for Maryland
This story is part of a series – A region reshaped: Federal layoffs in Maryland a year later. Maryland, home to federal agencies, military installations and tens of thousands of contractors, has long relied on employment and a steady flow of money from the U.S. government. In a given...
Fallen Citrus Deputy Finally Etched in D.C. as Family Closes Long Fight
For the family of Deputy Andres "Andy" Lahera, a long and brutal chapter ended this week in Washington, D.C., as his name was added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial during National Police Week. His relatives stood at the wall while the inscription was revealed, a moment that formally...
Passengers Evacuated From Plane After Smoke Fills the Cabin
Passengers and crew members on an American Airlines plane from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City had to evacuate onto the tarmac after the cabin of their plane filled with smoke on Friday. Officials say no one was injured and the cause of the smoke is under investigation.
Man hospitalized after stabbing in DC’s Penn Quarter
Police are investigating after a stabbing left a man injured in downtown D.C. overnight.
Teen robber busted after victim struck in head with rock during violent DC street...
Police say group surrounded man sitting in vehicle before stealing property and fleeing through Northwest neighborhood WASHINGTON, D.C.
School bus driver wins $5 million lottery prize, then calls his mom and goes...
A school bus driver in the Washington area won $5 million off a Maryland Lottery scratcher ticket, called his mom, then went about his workday. According to the Maryland Lottery, Maurice Williams was heading to work when he stopped by a Hyattsville 7-Eleven on Sheriff Road to cash in a $50 prize he previously won on th
