Senior pets find ‘forever’ homes

Gaithersburg, Md. — Sher Polvinale transformed her Montgomery County home into a giant dog house, where unwanted old pets spend their time until they cross the rainbow bridge.

Metro riders speak out on cuts to hours

Metro riders got their chance to speak out about proposed cuts to metro hours and how it will affect them at a WMATA public hearing.

Senator Barbara Mikulski awarded DHS Distinguished Public Service Medal

LAUREL, Maryland – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson presented Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) with the Distinguished Public Service Medal. Mikulski was honored for her service to men and women in the department, and was presented the award at…

Metro considers fare hikes to fix budget deficit

The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority is seeing red – and lots of it. Metro says it may look to its riders to help fill in the gap for its multi-million dollar budget shortfall.

Gaithersburg deli offers opportunities for special workers

That’s a Wrap is a deli that hires people with developmental disabilities to prepare and serve its wraps, salads, smoothies, and other healthy meal options. It is run by Montgomery County nonprofit Community Support Services.

Candidate mask sales could predict the next president

Costume retailer Spirit Halloween has accurately predicted the presidential election winner based on Halloween mask sales for two decades. And this year, there’s a spooky prediction for Hillary Clinton.

Presidential pardon helps turn tragedy around for local mother

“Tragedy” is a word mother and salon owner Teresa Dawkins knows only too well. But after the deaths of three of her children, President Obama stepped in to make sure this story has a happy ending.

New law aims to give homeless students better access to education

Homeless students face many unique struggles, like finding transportation, stable housing and consistency with school attendance. The Every Student Succeeds Act, effective Oct. 1, hopes to fix just that.

Blind residents speak up about challenges in Prince George’s County

The National Federation of the Blind’s National Harbor Chapter visit the Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker to discuss problems and possible solutions. One woman says there’s still life after vision loss.

Vocal Majority makes national tour to get out the vote to prevent gun violence

ANNAPOLIS – With three weeks until the election, the “Vocal Majority” is taking a bus tour around the country, stopping in 47 cities through 14 states in 42 days.