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.
Rain overnight into Thanksgiving morning, followed by very cold temperatures Friday into the weekend.
Two of Maryland's longest-standing high school football rivals will take the field on Thanksgiving Day for the more than century-long "Turkey Bowl."
Shoppers are making last-minute grocery runs in preparation for their Thanksgiving feasts.
More than 2,000 people received a warm meal on Wednesday at the Baltimore Convention Center for the 67th-annual Goodwill Thanksgiving Dinner and Resource Fair.
Patricia Lesnick, an elderly woman who died in Monday's rowhome fire in Baltimore's Greektown community, is remembered by neighbors as a kind person who enjoyed walking her dog.
Baltimore police released new surveillance video in hopes the community will help identify several people in connection with the murder of a 28-year-old woman at a hotel near Johns Hopkins Hospital.
The Miracle on 34th Street light display is an annual tradition in the Hampden neighborhood and signals the unofficial start of the holiday season.
Three suspects charged in a shooting that left a 19-year-old woman dead in Federal Hill last month are held without bond, according to court records.
Rain overnight into Thanksgiving morning, followed by very cold temperatures Friday into the weekend.
A Federal Hill man said he lost vision in one eye after he was allegedly attacked while bringing home dinner on Saturday, November 23.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
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.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Jasmine Garland, director of impact at Hotel Revival, shares some of the local business that are featured in the gift shop and promotes Small Business Saturday.
Celebrating in Maryland? Look no further, Renee Mutchnik joins us with some delicious selections from some of the different dining venues located inside Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland.
Allen Brewington and Dre Salley show us all the plank variations we need to know in order to stay fit this holiday season.
Dr. Ranee Mehra, a medical oncologist at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, talks about the importance of lung cancer screening to detect cancer early on.
Mayor Brandon Scott and activist Erricka Bridgeford join us as they share their experience filming the documentary and seeing pivotal moments come alive on film.
Two of Maryland's longest-standing high school football rivals will take the field on Thanksgiving Day for the more than century-long "Turkey Bowl."
Coaches normally don't go for it on fourth-and-1 on their own 16-yard line when they're trailing 10-7 with 2 minutes to go in the first half.
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry made sure Ravens coach John Harbaugh could maintain bragging rights over his younger brother.
John and Jim Harbaugh hugged at midfield during pregame warmups Monday night as the Baltimore Ravens took on the Los Angeles Chargers.
Baltimore linebacker Roquan Smith has been declared inactive for Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a hamstring injury.
Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County executive, is taking his leadership to the nation's capital after knocking off Kimberly Klacik in Maryland's second congressional district race.
Baltimore City voters had eight municipal ballot measures to decide, including Questions F and H, as well as Maryland Question 1.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
Democrat Zeke Cohen beat Republican Emmanuel Digman to become Baltimore's new City Council president.
Voters rejected cutting Baltimore's City Council from 14 to eight.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
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 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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Rain could slow Thanksgiving Day travel plans in Maryland
Rain overnight into Thanksgiving morning, followed by very cold temperatures Friday into the weekend.
Expect dry travel today with thickening clouds. Rain develops tonight and continues into Thanksgiving Day morning.
Expect mostly sunny conditions with temperatures around 55 degrees. Rain will move into the area after midnight and remain all Thanksgiving Day.
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