In what could be the most unfortunate timing ever, electric utility Pepco's proposed rate hike will come up for a vote at the Maryland Public Service commission next week — just days after the region's massive power outages. 

In this month’s environmental outlook, a look at rising sea levels and what's at stake.

D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray added his to the cacophany of voices calling for Pepco to do a better job with power outages. He even floated the idea of burying power lines underground.

Looking to dispose of the waste Friday's storm dumped on your doorstep? Many area governments are helping residents with the clean up efforts.

While Montgomery County residents continue to struggle with a lack of power in many places, storm damage and missed financial opportunities have many area businesses reeling.

More than 1,200 crews are currently at work in Northern Virginia fixing the damage left by Friday night's storm, but progress is slow as many of the repairs can't simply be done with heavy equipment.

Pet owners who are still sans-power thanks to Friday night's derecho storm can bring their furry friends to a free cooling center in a boutique for dogs in Northern Virginia.

The entire D.C. area is still cleaning up after a massive storm ripped through the region Friday night. Thousands are still without power and many public buildings are closed. 

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is blasting Pepco's timeline to restore service to customers.

Pepco, Dominion and BGE say it could take nearly a week for restoration to be completed.