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House and Senate lawmakers this week proposed legislation to retroactively pay the roughly 800,000 federal workers who are furloughed because of the partial government shutdown…

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  Law enforcement authorities still don’t know why a Connecticut woman tried to breach a barrier at the White House, setting off a high-speed car…

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The US Capitol went on lockdown after shots have been reportedly been fired. Update via NBC Washington: ” The incident began at about 2:30 p.m. at the White House gates at 15th and E streets NW, NBC News confirmed. The driver tried to drive through the gates but was stopped by U.S. Secret Service agents. […]

(Maryland)  –  The minimum wage in two Maryland counties could soon go up thanks to a joint effort.  The “Washington Post” reports the  Montgomery and…

(Baltimore, MD)  –  Maryland’s new health insurance exchange website continues to run at a snail’s pace.  Visitors to MarylandHealthConnection.gov are able to log on, but…

(Rockville, MD)  –  Montgomery County high school students could be getting more sleep if recommendations for later school start times are approved.  Schools Superintendent Joshua…

(Washington, DC)  –  Couples who have planned to exchange vows on the National Mall may have to make other plans.  According to the “Washington Post,”…

FAIRFAX, VA (October 1, 2013) – Fair Oaks Mall will host the annual 2013 Fairfax County Public Schools College Fair on Sunday, October 20 from 7:30…