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A survey asked more than 3,000 people to weigh in on the country's ugliest public buildings. These three VA buildings made the list.
From reckless driving penalties to disability identification, these laws affecting Marylanders go into effect on Oct. 1.
A new list compiled by Family Vacations U.S. highlights the best German restaurant in every state.
A new list compiled by Family Vacations U.S. highlights the best German restaurant in every state.
The Saint Leonard is facing multiple charges, including armed robbery, false imprisonment and sexual assault.
Authorities are still searching for the driver following the Tuesday incident, according to Montgomery County police.
As Virginians weather a soggy week, forecasters are closely monitoring two tropical systems that could impact the U.S. East Coast.
As Marylanders weather a soggy week, forecasters are closely monitoring two tropical systems that could impact the U.S. East Coast.
Authorities are searching for the driver following the Tuesday hit-and-run, according to Montgomery County police.
The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday on behalf of the widow and children of Casey Crafton, who was killed in the crash in Washington, D.C.
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday on behalf of the widow and children of Casey Crafton of Connecticut, who was killed in the Jan. 29 crash.
Some models suggest that the two systems could interact with each other, resulting in a rare phenomenon called the Fujiwhara Effect.
Some models suggest that the two systems could interact with each other, resulting in a rare phenomenon called the Fujiwhara Effect.
Some models suggest that the two systems could interact with each other, resulting in a rarephenomenon called the Fujiwhara Effect.
Broadcasters Sinclair Inc. and Nexstar announced late Monday that they would not air the talk show on their ABC stations.
Broadcasters Sinclair Inc. and Nexstar announced late Monday that they would not air the talk show on their ABC stations.
A 37-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with a kidnapping related to the shooting, police said.
An approaching cold front will bring days of wet, soggy conditions to parts of Virginia. See the latest timing and forecasts.
An approaching cold front will bring days of wet, soggy conditions to Maryland. See the latest timing and forecasts.
Departures from the airport were delayed an hour on average as of 6:30 p.m.
