Fright Fest at Six Flags America in Bowie canceled as closure nears

Six Flags America has canceled its popular Fright Fest event as the park prepares to permanently shut down at the end of the season.

Assateague Island drowning victim identified as Virginia teen

Officials have identified the teen who drowned while swimming at Assateague Island National Seashore on July 24 as 18-year-old Cresencio Lucas Chavez Velasquez of Parksley, Virginia.

Maryland lawmakers tour Baltimore Key Bridge demolition site as rebuild continues

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen visited the Baltimore Key Bridge demolition zone on Wednesday, touring remnants of the structure destroyed in the deadly March 2024 collapse.

Heat Advisory, Code Orange Air Quality Alert in effect Wednesday across DC region

A Heat Advisory and Code Orange Air Quality Alert are in effect Wednesday for the Washington, D.C. metro area as temperatures approach 98 degrees and the heat index climbs near 105.

3 arrested after attempting to carjack man selling vehicle in Gaithersburg

An attempted armed carjacking under investigation in Gaithersburg. Police say the victim was trying to meet up with what he thought was a potential buyer for his car. 

Hot, humid conditions across DC region Monday; Heat Advisory for parts of Virginia

Sweltering heat and high humidity gripped the Washington, D.C., area Monday, with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s and heat index values reaching up to 102 degrees.

Here’s how much money is needed to be considered middle class in Maryland

How much money does it take for a household to be considered middle class? A new study shows that the bar is pretty high if you live in Maryland. 

DC Heat Advisory: Dangerous heat index values could reach 109 degrees Friday

A Heat Advisory is in effect across the D.C. region on Friday, with heat index values expected to reach up to 109 degrees and a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms.