Seven women paint new careers as artists

Local women find a new passion and new friends through their art.

White Nationalists posters appear on UMCP buildings

Police at the University of Maryland are investigating the posting of white nationalist fliers that were found on March 13 on at least four campus buildings.

U.S. Senate committee holds hearing for deputy attorney general post

Maryland U.S. Attorney Rod Rosenstein was drilled by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee about what he would do if he were given the second highest ranking post in the Department of Justice. Rosenstein is President Trump’s nominee to be Deputy U.S. Attorney General.

Metro’s Finance Committee approves budget with service cuts, fare hikes

Metro’s revised $1.8 billion budget was approved Thursday by the the Board’s Finance Committee. It now awaits approval by the full Metro board. The budget includes cuts which will likely mean a reduction in service and higher fares for riders.

Cherry Blossoms see early peak bloom in Washington

The National Park Service says because of the unusually warm weather the cherry blossom trees will likely bloom earlier than expected this year.

Maryland lawmakers asked to expand protective order criteria

More efforts at the State House to provide help for domestic violence victims around the state by changing how the law interprets the word “abuse.”

Maryland House Judiciary Committee hears new sexual assault legislation

The House Judiciary Committee hears testimony on the Repeat Sexual Predator Prevention Act of 2017, legislation that’s intended to strengthen prosecutors’ cases in sexual assault trials.

State begins new technology program to help vulnerable Marylanders

ANNAPOLIS — While state officials have claimed that Maryland has lead the country in technology and innovation, Governor Hogan says technological resources in some agencies are still not up to par. The governor says the state is taking a big step forward in providing important human services to residents throughout the state.

Future of historic Montgomery County bridge tied to Metro’s Purple Line

The Talbot Avenue bridge is one that has significant ties to African American heritage to members of Montgomery County’s Lyttonsville community. One women recalls memories of the bridge and its importance to the community.

Washington’s birthday celebration marks citizenship for dozens of former immigrants

A celebration of President George Washington’s 285th birthday and the naturalization of 51 new American citizens from 32 countries brought hundreds of visitors to Mount Vernon.