Coalition calls for ditching 'racist' Francis Scott Key, naming new bridge after late congressman

A coalition of African American groups in Maryland is pushing for Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge to be renamed once reconstructed over what they say is racism connected to Key's legacy.

Maryland lawmakers close 'Noah’s Law' loophole, further cracking down on drunk driving

Maryland lawmakers voted to approve closing a "Noah’s Law" loophole, further cracking down on drunk driving in the state in honor of the fallen officer the law is named after. 

Vehicle connected to deadly Montgomery County hit-and-run located, driver still sought: police

Authorities in Montgomery County say they have located the vehicle they believe struck and killed a man in Colesville as they continue to search for a similar model vehicle involved in a separate deadly hit-and-run crash in Wheaton.

Raccoon found in Anne Arundel County tests positive for rabies

Anne Arundel County Department of Health officials say a raccoon found near a park in Shady Side has tested positive for rabies.

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Maryland lawmakers approve bill to help port employees

A bill to help employees at the Port of Baltimore who have been affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse was approved by the Maryland General Assembly in the last hours of the legislative session Monday night.

DC forecast: Temperatures near 80 degrees Tuesday, slight chance of showers

A partly sunny day across the D.C. region with temperatures in the upper-70s across most of the area – with some places even possibly touching 80 degrees!

VIDEO: Bishop hailed a hero after rescuing young boy from fiery crash on I-495

A Virginia bishop is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a young boy from the wreckage of a fiery crash on the Beltway in Prince George’s County.