Arlington leaders will consider relaxing restrictions on residents keeping hens in the backyard.

The mild weather means more than just eating lunch outside -- some D.C. perennials may already experiencing early blooms thanks to the balmy temperatures.

Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke weighs in on March employment numbers. We take a look at what rising corporate profits and smaller-than-expected domestic job growth means for the overall economic outlook.

A dog that went missing from his Maryland home four years ago was find near Annapolis last week, and reunited with his family.

Virginia farmers will continue their push this week to minimize the state's use of eminent domain to take farmlands.

After a growing season plagued by extreme weather, Maryland farmers will have the chance for emergency loans from the USDA to help recoup their losses.

For Loudoun County schools seeking to serve local food, buying produce from Loudoun County's own farms proves difficult. The reason? Mainly the price.

For Loudoun County schools seeking to serve local food, buying produce from Loudoun County's own farms proves difficult. The reason? Mainly the price.

A Montgomery County farmer wants to increase the health and nutrition of people with developmental disabilities, and now he has a new strategy.