Cardin Legislation to Increase Mental Health Services Passes Senate

Legislation to provide increased federal funding for emergency services to mentally ill patients, authored by Maryland Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin, is awaiting House action after unanimous approval by the Senate earlier this month.

New Poll Shows Edwards Leading Van Hollen in Senate Race

A new poll shows that Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Fort Washington, leads Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Kensington, by 10 percentage points. However, if Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Baltimore, were to enter the race, he would surge to the top of the polls.

O’Malley Debate

Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley faced-off against Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in the first Democratic Presidential Debate

Despite Sunday’s OT Loss, Washington Holds Best Overtime Record in NFL History

Despite Sunday’s heartbreaking 25-19 OT loss to the undefeated Atlanta Falcons, Washington still holds the best overtime record in NFL history.

Matthews Tops Maryland’s 8th District Race in Fundraising

Former Marriott executive and TV anchor Kathleen Matthews has pulled ahead in fundraising for the eighth district congressional seat, outpacing State Sen. Jamie Raskin and State Del. Kumar Barve in the third quarter of 2015.

O’Malley Didn’t Deliver Break-Out Debate Performance, Analysts Say

Debate does not strengthen his candidacy much, but there’s hope.

Tied for NFC East Lead After First Quarter of Season, What Are Washington’s Playoff Chances?

At 2-2, Washington is tied for first place in the NFC-East. How has early-season success improved Washington’s chances?

New-Look Capitals Hope to Bring Washington Its First Major Sports Title in 24 Years

The Washington Capitals open up their 2015-2016 season on Saturday night. Might they be the team to end D.C.’s title drought?

Race to Fill Van Hollen’s Seat Heating Up

A seventh candidate entered the crowded race for Maryland’s 8th congressional district Monday, as the contest to replace Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Kensington, in the Montgomery County-based House seat continues to heat up.

Are the 2015 Nationals the Most Disappointing Team in Baseball?

Were the Washington Nationals the most disappointing team in baseball in 2015? It boils down to more than just numbers.