Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett says school construction and maintenance will not be affected by budget woes, but road work will. Specifically, Leggett says resurfacing roads in residential areas will happen at a slower pace.

Matt Bush reports...

The devastating earthquake in Haiti has stirred up a long-running debate in Washington. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson brings us the latest from Capitol Hill in today's Power Breakfast.

By Peter Granitz

A local Haitian woman says a school she funds in southern Haiti was damaged in Tuesday's earthquake. She learned no students were killed, but because of poor communication she's having very little luck learning any additional details.

Solanges Vivens is an animated wo...

By Sabri Ben-Achour

Search and rescue workers from Fairfax County continue to pull victims from the rubble of this week's earthquake in Haiti.

A second team from Fairfax arrived early this morning, and has joined the rescue effort. The teams are currently trying to free four people fr...

By Megan Hughes

Members of Congress say the leadership shake-up at Metro may help get the agency on a new track. The general manager is stepping down after just three years on the job.

Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) says John Catoe's retirement may mean a fresh start for the transportatio...

By Patrick Madden

The federal government is asking the district to take an inventory and figure what resources can be sent to Haiti to help with the relief effort. Mayor Adrian Fenty says the city is prepared to send about about a hundred firefighters, five engine trucks, public health offi...

By Patrick Madden

Metro's General Manager is resigning after three years on the job. John Catoe earned rave reviews for Metro's performance during last year's presidential Inauguration but says recent events, including the deadly Metro crash in June, have become an "unhealthy distraction."...

WASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas has pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license, a felony conviction that could jeopardize his future in the NBA.

Arenas pleaded guilty to violating the city's gun laws as part of a plea bargain in D.C. Superior Court.

D...

Battalion Chief Michael Schaff tells host Matt McCleskey the latest on the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team in Haiti.

By Megan Hughes

Members of Congress say the leadership shake-up at Metro may help get the agency on a new track. The general manager is stepping down after just three years on the job.

Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) says John Catoe's retirement may mean a fresh start for the transportatio...

WASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas has pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license in the District of Columbia, a felony conviction that could jeopardize his future in the NBA. Arenas pleaded guilty to violating the city's gun laws as part of a plea bargain in D.C. S...

By Rebecca Sheir

The U.S. Navy Ship Comfort, based in Baltimore, will join other American vessels headed to Haiti. When it arrives it will be the only floating hospital there.

Ask Lieutenant Commander Thomas Olivero, who oversees the ship's operating room, what he expects to see in Ha...

From www.marylandreporter.com

The big story in Annapolis yesterday was Senate President Mike Miller’s declaration that he’ll push for slot machines in Prince George’s County. He says machines could be installed at Rosecroft race track, at the National Harbor Development outside of Washingt...

WASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas has pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license in the District of Columbia, a felony conviction that could jeopardize his future in the NBA. Arenas pleaded guilty to violating the city's gun laws as part of a plea bargain in D.C. S...

By Stephanie Kaye

When taxes come due this year, a new "Bill of Rights" will be in place to protect taxpayers in Maryland.

The list of rights includes everything from privacy to free tax prep. It also warns of "danger signs" to look for with private tax preparers, such as being asked...

From www.marylandreporter.com

The big story in Annapolis yesterday was Senate President Mike Miller’s declaration that he’ll push for slot machines in Prince George’s County. He says machines could be installed at Rosecroft race track, at the National Harbor Development outside of Washingt...

WASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas has pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license in the District of Columbia, a felony conviction that could jeopardize his future in the NBA. Arenas pleaded guilty to violating the city's gun laws as part of a plea bargain in D.C. S...

It's manna from heaven on the music scene this weekend and Monday, with a number of concerts in honor of Dr. Marin Luther King, Jr.

(January 17) AFRO BLUE AT ALL SOULS On Sunday Afro Blue out of Howard University appears at All Souls Unitarian Church off of 16th Street northwest, Sunday eve...

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Republican Senators returned Monday from a trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said US forces are making progress and improving security, but he says there is some misunderstanding on the ground.

MCCONNELL: "From the...

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Gov. Kaine says Senate Democrats are right to demand that Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell's choice for commerce secretary step down from three corporate boards. He says Democrats have raised a legitimate issue, whether a conflict of interest has been created with Robert Sledd's involv...

It's manna from heaven on the music scene this weekend and Monday, with a number of concerts in honor of Dr. Marin Luther King, Jr.

(January 17) AFRO BLUE AT ALL SOULS On Sunday Afro Blue out of Howard University appears at All Souls Unitarian Church off of 16th Street northwest, Sunday eve...