Smithsonian Zoo Gives Swimming Lessons to Baby Tigers

The Smithsonian National Zoo gives two very important swimming lessons — to baby tigers.

Kristallnacht Anniversary: One Marylander Remembers

75 years after the Night of Broken Glass, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum gives survivors the chance to tell their stories.

Tracking Maryland’s Biodiversity One Species at a Time

Two Maryland men have made it their mission to find out how many species of plants and animals call Maryland home.

“Shutdown Central” Provides for Federal Employees

Furloughed federal employees are getting everything from free burgers to drink specials thanks to the generosity of local businesses.

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.

Annapolis Police Department Participates in Global Law Enforcement Tweet-a-Thon

More than 230 law enforcement organizations around the world participated in the first Global Police Tweet-a-Thon last Friday, including four in Maryland.

Spay Neuter: Legislators Propose Bill to Reduce Homeless Animal Problem

ANNAPOLIS — Supporters of legislation creating a special fund to support spay/neuter services in the state through a surcharge on registration fees paid by the makers of pet food sold in Maryland, made their case before the House Environmental Matters Committee Thursday.

Locals Brace for Incoming Snowstorm

Forecasters are predicting the biggest snowfall to hit the Washington-Baltimore area in two years and the rush is on to prepare for what’s to come.

D.C. College Students Build Solar Decathlon House for a Wounded Warrior

Students from American University, George Washington University and Catholic University have teamed up to build an eco-friendly, solar-powered house for an injured veteran to call home

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.