After Artemis, NASA’s next big mission is a space telescope built and operated in Maryland The next-generation telescope will be sent nearly a million miles from Earth, roughly four times farther than the moon’s orbit.

After Artemis, NASA’s next big mission is a space telescope built and operated in Maryland

Father of Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, and a beloved mentor, dies James “Mack” Alsobrooks, a salesman and father of U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, died April 7 of acute myeloid leukemia. He was 78.

The Prince George’s County salesman who raised Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and mentored young men

Braves win 6th straight with 9-4 victory over Nationals Atlanta chased Washington starter Jake Irvin in the sixth after a fielding error and a hit batter.

Bryce Elder strikes out 6 in 6 2/3 and the Braves win 6th straight with 9-4 victory over Nationals

Maryland sues DC’s water authority over massive sewage spill in the Potomac River Maryland's attorney general and Department of the Environment are suing the District of Columbia’s water authority over a massive sewage spill that polluted the Potomac River.

Maryland sues DC’s water authority over massive sewage spill in the Potomac River

Capitals say they'll have a contingency plan for whatever Ovechkin decides The Capitals have said repeatedly they aren’t going to pressure their 40-year-old captain or rush him, but they obviously have to think ahead and consider a lot of different scenarios.

Capitals say they’ll have a contingency plan for whatever Ovechkin decides on his future

The Nationals’ CJ Abrams is making pitchers pay for their mistakes Abrams has been one of best hitters on pitches over the middle of the plate in 2026. That wasn’t always the case.

Pitchers are making mistakes. This year, CJ Abrams is making them pay.

As utility rates rise, Prince George’s County officials step in to provide temporary relief Council member Wala Blegay is partnering with Community Impact, the nonprofit arm of the 2nd Episcopal District of The AME Church, to provide utility bill assistance.

As utility rates rise, Prince George’s County officials step in to provide temporary relief

Wizards GM says he expects coach Brian Keefe to return next season Keefe took over in the middle of the 2023-24 campaign, replacing Wes Unseld Jr.

Wizards GM says he expects coach Brian Keefe to return next season

The Nationals win back-and-forth affair against the Pirates Nationals starter Foster Griffin pitched himself into pitcher’s counts early and often. So trailing in the fifth inning, the Pirates started to counter Griffin’s aggression with aggression of their...

The Nationals win back-and-forth affair against the Pirates

At Six Flags site, mixed feelings on what’s to come Residents are hoping that the new owners, which include Kevin Durant’s 35V, make good on their promises to listen to community feedback.

At Six Flags site, mixed feelings on what’s to come

Mitchell Parker flashes a new version of himself in Nationals’ 5-4 win Parker was one of the worst starting pitchers in baseball last season statistically. Coming out of the bullpen Tuesday, he flipped the script immediately.

Mitchell Parker flashes a new version of himself in Nationals’ 5-4 win

Alex Ovechkin gets assist in what could be his final game Ovechkin — the league’s all-time leading goal scorer with 929 — is in the final season of his contract and said he is waiting until after the season before deciding on his future.

Alex Ovechkin gets assist in what could be his final game as the Capitals defeat the Blue Jackets

With Ovi’s future unknown, a region says goodbye and reflects on his legacy Towels bearing Alex Ovechkin’s face lined the seats of Capital One Arena on Sunday.

With Ovi’s future unknown, a region says goodbye and reflects on his legacy

Cade Cavalli and Nationals relievers struggle in 16-5 blowout Cavalli struggled to locate anything outside of his changeup. He wasn’t the sole reason the Nationals fell on Monday night. But his performance set the tone for what followed.

Cade Cavalli and Nationals relievers struggle in 16-5 blowout

Maryland probes fuel leaks totaling 32,000 gallons at Joint Base Andrews The Maryland Department of the Environment is investigating about 32,000 gallons of jet fuel leaks at the U.S. Air Force’s Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County, officials said Monday.

Maryland probes fuel leaks totaling 32,000 gallons at Joint Base Andrews

Six Flags America to be sold to group including NBA star Kevin Durant Kevin Durant, NBA superstar and Prince George's County native, is part of a group acquiring 515 acres of Six Flags America in Bowie. It's unclear what the parcel's future is.

Six Flags America to be sold to group including NBA star Kevin Durant

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin still needs to decide his future plans Ovechkin said his biggest consideration is health, as he’s about to turn 41 in September.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin still needs to decide if this will be his final season

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Bulls end 7-game skid by pounding NBA-worst Wizards 129-98 Bilal Coulibaly scored 19 points for the Wizards, who have lost seven straight and 23 of 24.

Bulls end 7-game skid in first game since front-office shake-up, pounding NBA-worst Wizards 129-98

Ilya Protas, 19, joins his big brother Aliaksei on Washington Capitals At the AHL level, Ilya Protas showed he’s a 200-foot player who’s intelligent and a good skater despite his size.

Ilya Protas, 19, joins his big brother Aliaksei on Washington Capitals

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The Rachel Carson museum is making its mark years before it opens Springsong, the Silver Spring-based museum dedicated to environmentalist Rachel Carson, isn’t scheduled to open until 2028. But the founder is wasting no time building a name in the community now.

How the Rachel Carson museum is making its mark years before it opens

RAMMYS Awards 2026: Meet all the Maryland finalists Montgomery County area chefs and restaurants made the list of finalists for the 2026 RAMMYS Awards, which honor the best restaurants in the Metropolitan Washington area.

All the Maryland finalists for the 2026 RAMMYS Awards

Miles Mikolas makes the wrong kind of history in Nationals’ home opener loss Mikolas allowed a club-record 11 earned runs in his second outing with the team; nine came on homers.

Miles Mikolas makes the wrong kind of history in Nationals’ home opener loss

The Nationals announce partnership with Fox 5 DC to air 10 games The first simulcast will be on Friday, April 17th against the San Francisco Giants.

The Nationals announce partnership with Fox 5 DC to air 10 games

The Nationals are rebuilding again. This time, they’re starting from scratch. The Nationals are playing a more inspired brand of baseball. Still, the parade route shouldn’t be mapped out yet. There’s too much that’s unknown.

The Washington Nationals are rebuilding again. This time, they’re starting from scratch.

Maryland grad students could soon win union rights. They want more. Legislation would give graduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park, and UMBC the right to unionize.

After 15 years, Maryland grad students could win union rights. They want more.

The Nationals spoil an opportunity for a series win, fall to Phillies 6-5 Cole Henry was one strike away from being the hero. Then, Edmundo Sosa hit a two-run single to tie the game.

The Nationals spoil an opportunity for a series win, fall to Phillies 6-5 in 10th