Family reunion for Baltimore’s Williams cut short by Ohio State loss

WASHINGTON – For the first time ever, the Big Ten Tournament is being played in Washington. For most players, that means a longer trip, but for Ohio State’s Kam Williams, it meant coming home. Williams is from Baltimore, about 40…

Maryland Terps aim to prove freshmen’s worth in Big Ten tournament

Maryland men’s basketball coach Mark Turgeon talks to the media prior to the Terps’ first game in the 2017 Big Ten Tournament. (Abby Mergenmeier/Capital News Service)

Cherry blossom peak bloom could be one of earliest in history

The iconic cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C., are expected to reach peak bloom sometime between March 14 and March 17, the National Park service announced this week.

National Gallery show includes artist who spent time in Baltimore

A British-American engraver who once formed a whirlwind friendship with Baltimore’s most influential journalist is among more than 20 artists on view in a National Gallery of Art exhibition that explores cities through prints.

Maryland Congressional Democrats react to Flynn resignation

WASHINGTON – Following the resignation of National Security Advisor Gen. Michael Flynn, members of Maryland’s congressional delegation reacted to the news, calling for an investigation and increased scrutiny on U.S.-Russian relations.

Twitter users in Maryland react to #DayWithoutImmigrants

Twitter users in Maryland comment on the “Day Without Immigrants” movement; a response to President Trump’s proposed immigration policies.

Participants run for charity in their Valentine’s Day best

Participants at annual fundraiser in Washington, D.C. talk dating apps and Valentine’s Day plans.

CASA joins protest at White House opposing executive order on immigration

WASHINGTON — Protesters from Prince George’s County-based CASA joined with others in a demonstration across the street from the White House Wednesday. The groups were voicing their opposition to President Trump’s executive order cutting funding to cities promising sanctuary to undocumented…

Maryland senators vote against DeVos confirmation

WASHINGTON – Elisabeth “Betsy” DeVos on Tuesday was confirmed narrowly by the Senate as the secretary of education after Vice President Mike Pence cast an historic, tie-breaking vote, but Maryland’s two senators opposed her, warning she was not qualified. Maryland…

Beating the Buzzer: Wizards Keep Games Tight to the End

If it seems like the Washington Wizards win or lose a lot of nail biters, that’s because they do. The team’s games are decided much later than an average NBA team’s games, a CNS analysis of win probability data shows.