DC weather: Hot, humid Wednesday with showers and thunderstorms

Hot, more humid conditions spread across the Washington, D.C., region on Wednesday, with afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms possible.

Chesapeake Bay blue crab numbers rise, according to new survey

A new report shows a significant increase in the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population, but that does not mean consumers should expect lower prices this summer or over Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day traffic: Best and worst times to travel, cross Maryland's Bay Bridge

Before you fire up the GPS and willingly merge into the Capital Beltway parking lot, here is your definitive guide to the best and worst times to hit the road this long weekend.

Bethesda water main break: What to know Wednesday

A busy Bethesda road remains closed Wednesday morning after a water main break sent water rushing down Bradley Boulevard on Tuesday.

Montgomery County man charged with murdering mom arrested in North Carolina

Ricardo Colato-Salamanca was arrested in North Carolina this week days after officers said he murdered his mother in their home and drove off in her car.

Family seeks answers after Suitland man fatally shot in apartment

A Maryland family is demanding answers after 23-year-old Dwight Young was fatally shot Monday morning inside an apartment in Suitland.

Trial of Bowie Police Sgt. Robert Warrington on attempted murder wraps up

The trial of Bowie Police Sgt. Robert Warrington, who is charged with attempted second-degree murder, concluded Tuesday afternoon following a two-day bench trial in Prince George’s County.

Water main break shuts down Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda

A major water main break shut down a busy stretch of Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda on Tuesday, prompting traffic disruptions, roadway damage and overnight repair work.

DC weather: Dangerous heat Tuesday with highs near 97 degrees

A mostly sunny and very hot day is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs climbing to about 97 degrees on Tuesday, the hottest day of the week and near possible record temperatures.

Man attacked, kidnapped outside Maryland Costco, police say

A man was hospitalized after police say he was attacked and kidnapped outside a Maryland Costco on Friday night.

Behind the scenes with American Airlines ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend is just days away, marking the start of the summer travel season, with a record‑breaking number of travelers expected.

Most popular baby names for DC, Maryland and Virginia revealed

The Social Security Administration has released its official baby name data. Here are the top picks for D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

2 tractor‑trailer crashes cause major delays in Maryland

Two separate tractor‑trailer crashes caused significant delays Tuesday morning in Frederick and Anne Arundel counties, with lane closures and long backups reported in both areas.

Plane makes emergency landing at Ocean City beach

A small plane made an emergency landing on a beach in Ocean City, Maryland, around 5:30 p.m. today, according to the Ocean City Fire Department. No injuries reported; investigation ongoing.

No bail for suspect in Prince George's County shooting spree

A Prince George’s County judge ordered 68-year-old Larry James Simpson of Glen Burnie held without bond Monday after prosecutors outlined a violent shooting spree and carjacking rampage.

DC weather: Sunny and hot Monday, record heat possible

A sunny and hot Monday across the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures climbing toward record territory as the season’s first potential heat wave begins to take shape.