Maryland is heavily dependent on the federal government for employment, a reality that is hurting the state as the federal government remains shuttered.

Scientists in Maryland are conducting a 100-year experiment to understand the role trees play in promoting biodiversity.

It's been 50 years since streetcars rolled through D.C., and as we hear in our regular transportation segment, building a new streetcar line is proving to be a tricky process.

Andrew Reams' online reviews of local elevators have attracted tens of thousands of subscribers on YouTube.

Aerobatics pilot Marianne Buckley teaches people how to live on the edge high up in the sky.

The Head Start preschool program was slashed by sequestration — and now the government shutdown means some Head Start centers will face more cuts.

From the roller coaster ride of the government shutdown to a woman who teaches aerobatics in the sky, we take a look at "ups and downs."

If you live in D.C. or Maryland, there are some new laws and policies taking effect that you might want to be aware of.