Cherry Blossoms Hit Peak Bloom Ahead Of Parade, Festival
Washington's famous cherry blossoms have hit peak bloom ahead of this weekend's National Cherry Blossom Festival.
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Washington's famous cherry blossoms have hit peak bloom ahead of this weekend's National Cherry Blossom Festival.
After nearly 100 years, the National Park Service holds some of the country's most beautiful and historic places, though it also suffers from an $11 billion backlog of unfunded maintenance and a visitor base that's aging and mostly white.
The National Park Service wants to begin using border collies to chase away Canadian geese that frequent the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool and other spots on the National Mall.
Authorities say a man has died after a tree fell on him on the Appalachian Trail in Maryland.
Not all news out of Washington is political. Tuesday, a welcome prediction was made about the return of the city's cherry blossoms.
The National Park Service is rescinding a proposal to start charging entrance fees along the entire, 185-mile length of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
The National Park Service says it plans to offer boat rides through a restored aqueduct on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Williamsport.
A 61-year-old man is in critical condition after being hit by a car in northern Virginia.
The National Park Service is in the early stages of gathering ideas and comments for a new memorial in Washington that has been proposed to honor the Peace Corps and its founding ideals.
The National Park Service is planning ahead for this year's holiday celebrations, and the National Christmas Tree lighting is now about eight weeks away.
Officials from the city of Cumberland and the National Park Service are making progress toward a Potomac River public access point for kayakers and canoeists.
The National Park Service is giving its approval to a plan that would have government sharpshooters kill more than 2,800 white-tailed deer at three Civil War battlefields in Maryland and Virginia over the next five years.
The National Park Service says it wants to expand the Antietam National Battlefield near Sharpsburg to include about 500 acres in neighboring West Virginia where Civil War soldiers fought the Battle of Shepherdstown.
The National Park Service says it wants to rewater another 2.5 miles of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in the western Maryland town of Hancock.
The National Park Service has completed a study of the Shepherdstown Battlefield and related resources.
Technically speaking, horses are as foreign to the sands of Assateague Island as phragmites, the reedy marsh plant that covers hundreds of the barrier island's acres.
Bicyclists and hikers in western Maryland will soon have an easier time getting across the Potomac River into Paw Paw, West Virginia.
The National Park Service is warning visitors that some parks in and around Washington may close because of flooding over the weekend.
It took nearly three years and $15 million to do it but Monday, the Washington Monument is once again open to the public.
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell says the National Mall needs a facelift and that it won't likely happen without private donations to help the National Park Service.
The National Park Service says it's cutting off vehicle access to a Potomac River boat ramp near Sharpsburg for more than a week to replace a bridge over the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
National Park Service rangers are rigging up at Catoctin Mountain Park near Thurmont to learn how to rescue people in the mountains.
The National Park Service is working to reopen the Washington Monument in May after a lengthy closure to repair damage from an earthquake in 2011.
Washington's famous cherry blossom trees are expected to bring the first sure sign of spring between April 8 and 12, when they're predicted to reach peak bloom.
The National Park Service says visitors to parks in and around the nation's capital spent nearly $929 million in surrounding communities in 2012.
Some businesses in the Baltimore area have started to offer discounts or free items to federal workers amid the ongoing government shutdown.
The Justice Department disclosed that it seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia as soon as Oct. 31.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officially denied Maryland's appeal for aid following historic flooding in the western part of the state in May.
A former employee with the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) and a business owner both pleaded guilty this week to procurement fraud, according to Attorney General Anthony Brown.
The forecast remains chilly and dry through the weekend, ahead of possible rain next week.
Some businesses in the Baltimore area have started to offer discounts or free items to federal workers amid the ongoing government shutdown.
The Justice Department disclosed that it seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia as soon as Oct. 31.
The forecast remains chilly and dry through the weekend, ahead of possible rain next week.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officially denied Maryland's appeal for aid following historic flooding in the western part of the state in May.
A key point is that much of Maryland's infrastructure was built when the population was smaller, and it hasn't kept pace with the increasing demand.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
Baltimore area business Brick Bodies is celebrating 40 years with an '80s-themed party.
The Maryland Food Bank held its annual holiday packing event
Alex Cooper Auctioneers in Maryland discusses the Bob Ross painting they are auctioning.
BSDC Arts Institute and collaboration with Hitchye Apparels LLC in Maryland is teaching kids about sewing.
Mission B-Leave in Carroll County offers veterans and first responders an educational and therapeutic beekeeping program aimed at promoting calm, focus and a renewed sense of purpose after service.
Fresh off an open date — and with the roster a lot healthier than it was earlier this month — the Ravens host the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Lamar Jackson was on the practice field for the Baltimore Ravens after missing two games with a hamstring injury.
The Baltimore Ravens are hoping they'll be a completely different team after their bye week break — with Lamar Jackson back at quarterback and both sides of the ball looking more like they expected at the beginning of the season.
With Rush starting in place of the injured Lamar Jackson, the Ravens managed only 13 points over the past two games, falling into an even bigger hole entering this week's open date.
The Ravens enter their bye week with an unthinkable 1-5 record after a 17-3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
The Justice Department disclosed that it seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia as soon as Oct. 31.
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district has been indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities say he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen who was eligible to work.
Russell Vought said the Army Corps of Engineers is pausing more than $11 billion in "lower-priority projects," including in New York, San Francisco, Boston and Baltimore.
President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton has been indicted for allegedly mishandling classified information.
The partisan message in the video, featuring DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, goes against policies and regulations, some airports say.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
The forecast remains chilly and dry through the weekend, ahead of possible rain next week.
Parts of Maryland will see frosty weather Friday morning as cool temperatures are expected to stick around through the weekend.
Frost potential overnight in Maryland
Temps in the 30s are expected tonight and Friday night north and west of the Beltway with highs near 60 Friday into the weekend.
Sunny, nice weather headed into the weekend in Maryland
Baltimore area business Brick Bodies is celebrating 40 years with an '80s-themed party.
The Maryland Food Bank held its annual holiday packing event
Central Maryland had its coldest morning of the season earlier today. A few neighborhoods recorded the first freeze of the season. BWI managed to bottom-out in the mid-30s early Friday morning.
The National Guard deployments in Washington D.C., and Portland are the focus of three federal court hearings.
The U.S. inflation rate jumped to 3% in September, the highest it's been this year.