Washington

Located on Capitol Hill, the CNS Washington bureau has more reporters dedicated to covering the federal government’s impact on Maryland than any other news organization in the state.

Streetcars, Once Nearly Extinct, Are Enjoying a Comeback

Washington is one of several U.S. cities adopting “second generation” streetcars.

Once the Capital of Boring Food, Washington Evolves to Culinary Cutting Edge

It’s not just half-smokes and mumbo sauce anymore

Ride-hailing Services Raise Questions About Safety

After a Michigan Uber driver’s deadly killing spree in February, local incidents, less severe incidents shine a light on how confusing the ride-booking industry is.

Clinton, Trump Cruise to Victories in Maryland Primary

Networks project winners seconds after the polls closed

Van Hollen Swamps Edwards for Democratic Senate Nomination

Democratic victor faces Republican Kathy Szeliga in November

Immigration is Key Issue in Primary, Especially Among GOP Voters

As Maryland’s international population grows, some reach out, others worry

Talk of Restrictions Watched Closely in Trade-Busy Maryland

State and Port of Baltimore benefit heavily from international trade.

Income Inequality Resonates as an Issue Among Democratic Voters

With one of the richest counties in the country and one of the poorest cities, Marylanders stand to be affected by presidential candidates’ plans for minimum wages, funding, and economic opportunities.

GOP Candidates Bring Anti-Government Message to Government’s Backyard

By JOSH MAGNESS, REBECCA RAINEY and ALANA PEDALINO Capital News Service WASHINGTON — The Republican presidential candidates continue to advocate smaller government and less spending. But will such messages resonate in Maryland, a state that has benefited from its proximity…

Equal Pay Day: Continuing the battle for equal pay

Equal Pay Day was established a decade ago to raise awareness to the huge gap between men and women’s wages. Now, ten years later, supporters say the battle continues–even as new anti-discrimination legislation is introduced in Maryland to broaden equal pay laws already in place.