“I’m not going to enforce the ‘no stopping or standing’ sign for a group of 90 World War II veterans,” despite the government shutdown, one U.S. Park Police officer told The Washington Post.
Many workers at Fort Meade were still waiting to hear whether they would be furloughed as a government shutdown went into effect Monday.
Some took the glitches in signing up for Obamacare on Tuesday in stride. Others didn’t.
The commuter rail service is adding two special trains, canceling two others and adding cars on the Penn Line to deal with the afternoon rush.
About half of the staff would be furloughed during the government shutdown, and many programs will cease.
A look at some of the stories from the installation in the past week.
Saturday and Sunday service on the Penn Line will start Dec. 7.
This week's new jobs at the installation include positions in contract procurement, intelligence and nursing.
There will be a meeting Wednesday at Meade Middle School to give the public a chance to voice their concerns about transportation programs in Anne Arundel.
Officials at Fort Meade said they are constantly working to balance security with a desire to keep the base welcoming to the public.
A council member from District 1, once removed from office, was given his seat back after a court battle.
The center is designed to address problems with obesity and tobacco use among troops.
Sen. Ed DeGrange, Del. Pam Beidle and Del. Ted Sophocleus have filed to be on the ballot for 2014.
The Congressman from Maryland's 2nd District said there is no doubt that Syria's president is responsible for a chemical weapons attack that killed more than 1,000 people.
The first delays could impact the Gates at Route 32 and Mapes Road.
About 70 people came out to the event at Perry's Restaurant Wednesday.
Col. Brian Foley said it's his job to make sure the growing installation gets what it needs in the face of tight federal budgets.
The District 32 Republicans will hear from Harford County Executive David Craig.
The former Fort Meade Commander will take over as CEO of the Anne Arundel County Economic Development Corp. on Nov. 1.
Supporters of the former Army intelligence officer said the 35-year jail sentence was too harsh, while others labeled him a traitor.
The Army intelligence analyst was convicted in July of leaking hundreds of thousands of classified documents and cables to WikiLeaks
A review of the biggest stories coming from the installation this week.
Athletes got a chance to check out the crowd-sourced DARPA combat-support truck.
The Defense Information Systems Agency openly admits that its website is confusing. It's looking for feedback on how to improve it.
Former Army intelligence analyst Pfc. Bradley Manning was found guilty in July of charges stemming from sending thousands of classified documents and State Department cables to Wikileaks.
This week's news roundup features highlights from the change-in-command ceremony and details on furlough reductions.
Col. Brian Foley officially took command of the installation during a ceremony Thursday.
The Democrat from Four Seasons spoke before a crowd of supporters in Odenton Wednesday.
The Charles County Republican is expected to hold a bus tour of the state next month.
Civilian employees will now have to take six unpaid days, down from 11.
This is Col. Edward Rothstein's final week of service as installation commander at Fort Meade.
The session will include local officials and advocacy groups discussing ways to prevent sex assault and care for victims.
Playboy, Penthouse and magazines of all kinds will be removed from stores at Army and Air Force Exchanges.
Buses will now leave earlier in the afternoon.
A group of activists gathered outside the Reece Road gate at Fort Meade Tuesday.
Manning would have faced life in prison on the most serious charge.
The Democrat from Gambrills will formally announce his candidacy at an event on August 7.
A judge in the case against the accused Wikileaks source said she would give 24 hours notice before announcing a verdict.