7 things to do in the capital region, from Restaurant Week to a Dolly Parton tribute
Here’s what to do this weekend in the capital region, including Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week and a culinary tribute to Dolly Parton.
Caruso’s Grocery in Pike and Rose is one of roughly 20 Montgomery County-based restaurants offering Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week.
Baltimore’s subway got new trains. So why are delays piling up?
The first six of 78 new railcars began ferrying passengers on Baltimore’s lone subway line at the beginning of the year. Seven months in, riders are dealing with new, frustrating delays amid a long transition away from the old fleet.
A train approaches the MTA Metro SubwayLink station at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Car thefts spike in Montgomery County, bucking state and national trends
Hot spots for car theft include Silver Spring, Wheaton and Gaithersburg.
a row of parked cars
Streeter: She left her young kids home to go to work. Blame the cost of daycare.
COLUMN | An Aberdeen mother recently told police she had left her two young children alone because she had to work but could not afford childcare. This simply should not be the case in a country this rich.
cute soft flat rabbit toy
Howard County schools can’t keep up with bathroom vandalism. Their solution? Lock them.
Howard County Public Schools cannot keep up the pace with students who are vandalizing bathrooms. Their quick fix is locking up bathrooms throughout the school day.
Struggling to curb student bathroom vandalism including damage to sinks and clogged toilets that flood as well as students vaping, the Howard County Public School System has resorted to locking bathrooms.
Sequoia Snyder plays jazz across the country, but she’s excited to be home
Sequoia Snyder has performed with jazz luminaries such as Jason Moran and Herbie Hancock, but she’s carving out her place back home in Bowie.
Jazz pianist and composer Sequoia Snyder practices in her home. A capital region native, Snyder has a couple of live performances in the next few months.
Athan Kaliakmanis’ name tells a story. It might explain why the rookie QB has D.C. buzzing.
Athan Kaliakmanis was never a star in college, but his moxie has endeared him to Commanders fans.
The Commanders drafted quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis from Rutgers in the seventh round this year.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s fourth hit drives in Orioles’ winning run
The Orioles beat the Cardinals 8-7 after giving up a 7-0 lead.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand hits an RBI single in the first inning Wednesday night at St. Louis.
Nationals’ Luis Perales flashes flamethrowing velocity, struggles with command in major league debut
The Rockies tagged Perales for four runs in two innings during their 13-1 win at Nationals Park.
Luis Perales allowed four runs and four hits while striking out three in two innings during his MLB debut Wednesday night.
Baltimore homicide victim missing for 20 years identified by genetic technology
Police in Pennsylvania have identified a man who had been missing from Baltimore for 20 years, thanks to genetic investigative work done by the nonprofit organization DNA Doe Project.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
Driver flees Bowie traffic stop, crosses into oncoming traffic and kills woman
Prince George's County Police said a suspect who fled a traffic stop in Bowie on Wednesday struck another vehicle, killing its driver.
Prince George’s County Police said a suspect who fled a traffic stop in Bowie on Wednesday struck another vehicle, killing its driver.
Woman found dead, man fatally shot in separate Baltimore incidents
Baltimore Police are investigating a suspicious death and a fatal shooting, officials said Monday.
Baltimore Police are investigating a suspicious death and a fatal shooting, officials said Monday.
Governor candidates Wes Moore and Dan Cox will meet in October debate
The candidates will face off on Maryland Public Television on Oct. 6.
Maryland voters will get another debate-stage matchup between Dan Cox and Wes Moore ahead of their November rematch.
Maryland scrambles for answers after surge in immigrant arrests
A recent surge in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests across the region has left Maryland officials and local community members scrambling for answers.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MAY 28: ICE agents stand guard outside of the federal immigration center at Delaney Hall, where ICE is housing detained immigrants, on May 28, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey. The ongoing protests, which became tense over the holiday weekend, come amid reports of a hunger strike by detainees.
NFL ends the Pro Bowl game, but players will still be honored as Pro Bowlers
The Pro Bowl is no more, the NFL announced Wednesday, ending an exhibition of the league’s top players that was held in some form almost every year since 1951.
FILE - AFC wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7), of the Jacksonville Jaguars, runs away from NFC return specialist KaVontae Turpin, of the Dallas Cowboys, right, during the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Orlando.
Orioles lose outfielder Tyler O’Neill to rotator cuff strain
O’Neill, who underwent imaging Tuesday, said in the clubhouse Wednesday that he hopes to return before the end of the season, but he acknowledged he must rest his shoulder to allow inflammation to settle first.
Tyler O'Neill has 10 home runs and a .677 OPS this season.
Ravens observations: Lamar Jackson, Baltimore get better of Commanders in joint practice
If the third joint practice of the Ravens’ preseason was indeed coach Jesse Minter’s final look at how his starters measured up to another NFL team, he should enter Week 1 confident.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jay Higgins IV, left, and Washington Commanders running back Craig Reynolds (24) work out during the teams' NFL football joint training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Man admits to intentionally setting 3 fires that terrified neighbors in Hampden
Justin Reeves, 29, of Remington, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Baltimore to malicious destruction of property by fire. He was implicated in three fires in the Hampden community.
Baltimore Police used surveillance video to connect Justin Reeves to three fires that were intentionally set in 2025 in Hampden.
Hutzell: Oversight Project is the real story in the Maryland redistricting lawsuit
COLUMN | The Oversight Project brings its “maximum warfare” on election laws to Annapolis, where attorney Samuel Dewey’s team will fight to block a Maryland redistricting referendum.
Senate Republican leaders Sen. Stephen Hershey, left, and Sen. Justin Ready, confer behind a stack of proposed amendments during a special session of the General Assembly on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.
Washington’s offensive line struggles again vs. Baltimore. Jayden Daniels says he can only worry about his own job.
The Commanders went to Baltimore, and their offense was outplayed for the better part of two hours. Washington struggled to run the ball and watched at least four would-be sacks get home
Commanders left tackle Brandon Coleman works against the Lions during Saturday’s preseason game.
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