Animal lovers had to wait five excruciating months since her birth, but Bao Bao was finally put on full display in the panda house at the National Zoo. Dressed in warm coats and panda hats, fans showed up bright and early for the unveiling.
Robin Hood Tax Would Increase Revenue, Rep. Donna Edwards Says
Proponents argue the financial transaction tax would serve to reign in the high-risk and speculative behavior on Wall Street that contributed to the 2008 financial crisis.
Bikers Ride Around D.C. for 9/11 Victims
Thousands of motorcycle riders from across the country roared around Washington, D.C., to remember the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
University of Maryland Student Arrested in Child Pornography Sting
A University of Maryland freshman was arrested this week on charges of distributing child pornography and crossing state lines to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, according to a criminal complaint.
Student CSI: Metro Area Students Prepare for Jobs in Forensic Science
Students from throughout the metropolitan Washington area tried their hand at solving crime and found it’s much different than what’s portrayed by television crime scene investigators.
Metropolitan Sprawl Puts Urban in Suburban
The Washington, D.C., suburbs are expanding faster than any other part of Maryland, and the biggest growth is occurring along its periphery, in Charles and Frederick counties — two counties that share critical attributes, their leaders say.
Cherry Blossoms to Reach Peak Bloom Early This Year
National Park Service Chief Horticulturalist Rob DeFeo predicted Thursday that this year’s blooming period for the cherry blossoms in the nation’s capital would be between March 24 and March 31.
Fort Washington Senior Wins Prince George’s County Senior Idol
Fort Washington senior beat 29 competitors to win Prince George’s County Senior Idol competition in early January. He and the runner-up will represent the county at the sixth statewide Senior Idol contest at the Bowie Center for Performing Arts on April 4.
Audience or Not, Jazz Pianist Edelman Plays On
The music coming out of his piano is almost unbearably soulful, both electrifying and soothing. At the moment, he is playing to an empty house.