People at the National Cherry Blossom Festival parade share their thoughts on the best gifts the United States has received from other countries. And what “gifts” they’d rather have sent back.
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Driver hits officer, rams police vehicle near U.S. Capitol
Only blocks from the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, shots were fired after a motorist struck an officer and a police vehicle while trying to avoid being pulled over.
Maryland lawmakers appear to be on same page opposing NIH cuts
WASHINGTON – Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings blasted President Donald Trump’s budget proposal Wednesday, calling the White House plan to cut money from the National Institutes of Health “heartless.” The president’s budget blueprint, released earlier this month, would reduce NIH funds…
Coast Guard launches new ship to help protect Maryland waters
A bigger and better Coast Guard Cutter, the Lawrence Lawson, is about to sail the waters around Maryland to help with search and rescue, prevent overfishing and keep the seas and sea creatures safe.
Maryland’s newest U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen hopes to keep moving forward
Maryland’s junior senator may be taking on a new job but Chris Van Hollen is a Capitol Hill veteran. Van Hollen says despite what he calls a polarized start of this session of Congress, he’s hoping things will settle down so that the work in the Senate can move forward.
Cherry blossom peak bloom could be one of earliest in history
The iconic cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C., are expected to reach peak bloom sometime between March 14 and March 17, the National Park service announced this week.
Beyond the inaugural celebrations, many protest the new president
During Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, protesters from all over the country converged on Washington Friday, leading to at least 95 arrests, according to Washington, D.C., police.
National Gallery show includes artist who spent time in Baltimore
A British-American engraver who once formed a whirlwind friendship with Baltimore’s most influential journalist is among more than 20 artists on view in a National Gallery of Art exhibition that explores cities through prints.
Final farewell to Bao Bao at Washington’s National Zoo
WASHINGTON– Bao Bao the panda is being sent to China to live out her life per an agreement with China. Bao Bao’s parents were loaned to the U.S. with the assurance that all cubs would be returned to China before…
Meet the men of the Women’s March
Women’s rights, environmental concerns, safety for immigrants, and LGBT equality brought out large numbers of men, despite the event’s name.