Several law enforcement agencies in Maryland declined requests for police assistance for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration because of differing use of force policies in Maryland and Washington D.C., Spotlight on Maryland confirmed.

The One Fair Wage Coalition, which has been pressing for higher minimum wages in states across the country, this week renewed its efforts to raise Maryland’s wage floor and exempt tips from state income taxes.

U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen is pushing for Washington, D.C. to become a state and the only reason for that is because it would give the Democrats more power ( “A Marylander leads push for DC statehood even as state vies with Washington for NFL’s Commanders,” Jan. 15). He hasn’t said that but anyone can figure that out.

One of the biggest and most iconic Lunar New Year celebrations in D.C., the Chinese Lunar New Year Parade has been a tradition for over 60 years. This vibrant parade fills the streets of Chinatown with lion and dragon dancers, marching bands, kung fu schools, and more.

Despite suffering its first loss in the DMV, Sidwell Friends School maintains the No. 1 spot in the latest District of Columbia high school girls basketball Top 10. The Quakers dropped a 61-52 decision to Bullis School,

Although the inauguration ceremony for President-elect Donald Trump was moved​ into the highly fortified and secured U.S. Capitol, helicopters will still be a key tool for D.C. Police.

Durant was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland, which is located right outside of the city. While Durant didn't live in Washington he grew up in the areas around the city for his entire childhood.

The D.C. area is seeing mild temperatures Saturday ahead of snow expected Sunday. Winter storm warnings and watches are in effect starting Sunday morning.

Chef Paolo Dungca, of Filipino restaurant and cafe Hiraya is a semifinalist for the Emerging Chef award, which, according to the foundation, highlights a chef who "displays exceptional talent, character, and leadership ability, and who is likely to make a significant impact in years to come."

With a new D.C. statehood bill in Congress, the idea of the District becoming a state is back in the spotlight.

Local and state snow crews are preparing to treat secondary and neighborhood streets throughout D.C., Maryland and Virginia. “It’s me and three other fellas, so it’s fairly small,” said Jason Swain with the Department of Public Works in Kensington Maryland.

A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect until 11 a.m. Wednesday for Washington, D.C., and portions of Maryland, and northern Virginia.