U.S. Capitol Police officials told congressional leaders the razor-wire topped fencing around the Capitol should remain in place for several more months as law enforcement continues to track threats against lawmakers, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

A man was shot and killed inside a Georgetown home Thursday afternoon. Gunshots at about 3 p.m. drew the attention of residents in the 1000 block of Thomas Jefferson Street NW just a half block from busy M Street. Several called 911.  Officers found a man who’d been shot. He was rushed to a hospital by ambulance but did not…

A Prince George’s County, Maryland, man is lending a helping hand to people who need it most. Alan King feeds homeless people three days a week with meals he cooks in his own kitchen. “I think that God put me on this earth to give back, and that’s what I do. I give back from the heart,†King said. Once…

Maryland is advancing its plans to build a new American Legion Bridge and express toll lanes along the Interstate 270 corridor.  Before the pandemic, the bridge was well known for potentially being the worst traffic choke point in the area, but the new bridge would include two new toll lanes in each direction so drivers could pay to get around…

The pandemic has put a financial strain on so many families. Some of you may even feel like you’re in financial ruin. But does that mean you should consider filing for bankruptcy? It’s a tough question to answer alone. The number of people filing for bankruptcy has actually dropped during the pandemic because of federal protections in place. But those…

The Maryland State Police superintendent appeared before some state lawmakers Thursday to address allegations of racial discrimination in his department.   Col. Jerry Jones answered tough questions from Maryland’s Legislative Black Caucus to answer some tough questions a day after News4’s report on data that appears to show fewer Black officers being hired and promoted, and Black officers being disciplined more…

A list of snow-related school cancellations and changes in the D.C. region.

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