Maryland

Justice Department to Investigate Death in Baltimore Police Custody

The Justice Department said Tuesday it will investigate the death of Freddie Gray after members of Maryland’s Congressional delegation sent the department a letter requesting an inquiry.

Animals Inspire a Career for a Young Entrepreneur

Daisy Creel, a 10-year-old Montgomery County student, started her own business after combining her passion for animals and interest in the EOS brand chap stick.

Edwards Raised $335,000 in First Three Weeks of Campaign

Rep. Donna Edwards raised $335,000 in the first 21 days of her campaign for the U.S. Senate, utilizing the national progressive groups that have endorsed her.

Aerial Watch

Army Launches Mass Surveillance JLENS Aerostat

Metro Roundup: A Bridge Collapse, a Fence Fight and a New Start

Metro can’t seem the catch a break from week to week. Despite the positive news at the beginning of the week with the debut of the transit agency’s latest set of rail cars, Wednesday saw major delays following a bridge collapse.

Maryland Congressional Races Reach First Fundraising Benchmark

With the release of campaign fundraising reports Wednesday night, the races for Congressional seats in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties reached their first important benchmark.

HOBBY PIPES: turning a hobby into a career to help others

Brendon Pinkham uses his unusual hobby as a way to pay tribute to his younger brother who suffers from Aspergers.

The Wounded Warrior Project’s ‘Soldier Ride’ Comes to the DMV

Washington-The Wounded Warrior Project is hosting a Soldier Ride in the DMV. The organization aims to unite veterans by hosting events that promote wellness, friendship and healing.

150th Anniversary of Lincoln’s Assassination Draws Large Crowd

The death of Abraham Lincoln was commemorated by the National Park Service at exactly 7:22a Wednesday morning, 150 years after the country’s 16th president was assassinated while watching a play at Ford’s Theater in Washington.

Attorney General’s Report on Same-Sex Marriage Calls Bans Hateful

State bans on same-sex marriage are founded on “hate, prejudice, ignorance, fear or moral disapproval,” according to a report released Thursday by Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh.