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Metro Delays, Track Work Scheduled Through Sunday
Traveling on Metro this weekend? Stay informed about delays. Metro will perform system rebuilding work on all but one line in this weekend.
Double Homicide in Laurel, Firefighters Rescue Dog, FLOTUS in College Park
The suspect, 59-year-old Ronnie Lee Rainey, was taken into custody after briefly barricading himself in his home.
Satellite sees Tropical Storm Alvin's life end quickly
NOAA's GOES-15 satellite captured this infrared view of Alvin on May 17 at 1200 UTC about three hours after it weakened to a post-tropical cyclone.... The first tropical storm of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season was short-lived. Satellite imagery revealed that Tropical Storm Alvin became a remnant low pressure area 36 hours after it was named.
Mars Rover Breaks U.S. Record for Off-Planet Driving
The Opportunity rover passed the Apollo 17 moon buggy, which covered 22.21 miles back in 1972, but the Soviet Union still holds the international record This chart illustrates comparisons among the distances driven by various wheeled vehicles on the surface of Earth's moon and Mars.
OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission Moves Ahead
NASA's first mission to sample an asteroid is moving ahead into development and testing in preparation for its launch in 2016.
Police Seek Suspect in University Park Burglary
Prince George's County police have released a photograph of a suspect in Tuesday's burglary in University Park .
Team wins cubesat berth to gather earth energy imbalance measurements
New instrument that will measure the amount of solar energy reflected by Earth and the amount emitted to space as infrared radiation A team of scientists, including Warren Wiscombe from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD, has won a berth on a tiny satellite to explore one of NASA's most... A team of scientists has won a berth on a ... (more)
NASA completes first part of Webb Telescope's 'eye surgery' operation
They scrubbed up and suited up to perform one of the most delicate performances of their lives.
College Park Metro Station Closed During UMD Commencement Weekend
If you were hoping to avoid some of the traffic along Route 1 this weekend, when thousands of University of Maryland students and their families will be on campus for commencement, take note that three Metro stations will be closed along the Green Line.
University Park burglary suspect sought
Prince George's County police have a photo of a suspect in a burglary of a home in University Park, and they are asking the public to help identify him.
NASA satellites eye Cyclone Mahasen as Bangladesh prepares for landfall
What's the Going Rate For a Lawn Service in Greenbelt?
This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments below-we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us that too.
Sunspot Blasting Out Major Solar Flares Will Face Earth Soon
The super-active sunspot responsible for unleashing the three most powerful solar flares of 2013 within a 24-hour stretch this week is slowly rotating toward Earth and will likely be facing our planet by the weekend, experts say.
7 Jobs that Make the World a Better Place
The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com By Debra Auerbach for CareerBuilder Have you ever had an itch to quit your job and instead do work that makes a real difference in the world? We've compiled a list of seven jobs that help people live a better life-from the buildings they work and live in, to the energy that fuels their homes, to the ... (more)
Watch strongest solar flares of 2013 leap from sun Mothers Day and Monday
On May 13, 2013, an X2.8-class flare erupted from the sun -- the strongest flare of 2013 to date.
Old Greenbelt Theatre awarded $75,000 in competition
The Old Greenbelt Theatre has received a $75,000 boost to its renovation efforts, thanks to a Partners in Preservation online competition.
Maryland historic sites receive preservation grants
Although they didn't take home the biggest prize, two Montgomery County historic sites received a little bit of help with their preservation efforts.
Bill Nye Donates 30 iPads to Greenbelt Middle
Bill Nye-the Science Guy-from the popular children's television show from the 90s, donated 30 iPads to a Greenbelt Middle School sixth grade class Monday morning.
Providing free wireless high-speed internet access, a microwave and a mini-refrigerator in each guestroom, this Greenbelt, Maryland hotel is a short drive from FedEx Field sporting venue.