Acton Village News

I n recent speeches, President-elect Barack Obama has called for an economic recovery plan that "helps both Wall Street and Main Street." Main Street may seem like an abstract...

A rash of slayings in Waldorf pushed the number of homicides last year in Southern Maryland to 14, twice as many as in 2007.

WALDORF, Md. (AP) -- Law enforcement officials say the number of homicides in Charles County has risen but not as fast as the county's population.

WALDORF, Md. (AP) -- Law enforcement officials say the number of homicides in Charles County has risen but not as fast as the county's population....

Waldorf, the Charles County business hub often derided for its traffic congestion and abundance of chain stores, is acquiring another unwanted distinction in the minds of some...

A Waldorf family was displaced from its home after a fire caused $75,000 in damage last week. It was the first blaze of the season in Charles County caused by improperly handled...

The Treasury Department said yesterday that it has provided $4.7 billion to 92 banks, including two in Maryland, as part of the $700 billion rescue of the financial system. The...

It appears that controversial Charles County highway is getting a little more than routine scrutiny by regulators as they take more time to decide if it can go forward. The...

A Waldorf, Md., family's dog was shot by a deputy outside their house Thursday night. The Charles County Sheriff's Office is helping pay ...

Tammy Shabani stood in her front yard in Waldorf last night, talking with two process servers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office. A 2-year-old girl watching from inside...