HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) Shenandoah National Park's main road remains closed because of snow and ice. The 105-mile Skyline Drive bisects the park from Front Royal south to Waynesboro. henandoah spokeswoman Karen Beck-Herzog says some areas of the park have snow drifts five feet to eight feet high....

As more snow threatens to blanket DC, the battle between parked cars and road crews continues.

It's probably not often the tow truck guy gets asked what's on his wish list. For Gary Medley with DC's Department of Public Works , topping his list is, "...cooperation by the public. Pay attenti...

By Sara Sciammacco

Virginia is last when it comes to spending federal stimulus dollars on transportation projects. State officials say they used a slow diligent process, but some in Congress are frustrated with the approach because many Virginians are still out of work.

Congress passe...

By Kate Sheehy

In Virginia, the government in Fairfax County is looking to rent empty office space to a private business as a way to raise money during a budget crunch.

Fairfax county has a multimillion dollar budget gap to close, so they're thinking a dry cleaner, convenience store,...

Got milk? Sure. What's milk got to do with immigration policy? Buckets.

The cost of producing milk is mostly up. The wholesale price of milk is mostly down. Feeling the squeeze in between: dairy producers. And the farm laborers who work for them, some of whom are illegal immigrants. Crai...

TOWSON, Md. (AP) Baltimore County officials are considering proposals that would require minors to have their parents' permission before using tanning equipment.

The County Council will take up the bills on Tuesday. Under the measures, drafted by Councilman Vincent J. Gardina, tanning busin...

By Rebecca Blatt

A bill advancing to Virginia's senate floor would require insurance companies to cover specialized treatments for autism. The bill would require coverage for children ages 2 to 6, with a $35,000 cap on claims. It would allow companies to opt out if the premium increased by...

(Through March 14) SACKLER'S STRANGERS The Smithsonian's Sackler Gallery continues its exploration of Asian art with Moving Perspectives on the National Mall today through March 14th. The exhibit showcases the work of Korean video artist Yeondoo Jung, who turns stranger's hardships, ambitions and...