The banner above FirstCity Bank still reads “Celebrating 100 Years of Service,” but the 690 residents of this rural community aren’t in the mood _ not since government regulators locked the door, emptied the vault and closed the only bank within nearly 20

Amtrak has resumed limited train service between Baltimore and Washington after a major water main break but warns that major delays are still expected south of Baltimore.

Amtrak has halted all train service between Baltimore and Washington because of a major water main break in Maryland.

Calling on Americans to volunteer, President Barack Obama signed a $5.7 billion national service bill Tuesday that triples the size of the AmeriCorps service program over the next eight years and expands ways for students to earn money for college. “What

Calling on Americans to volunteer, President Barack Obama signed a $5.7 billion national service bill Tuesday that triples the size of the AmeriCorps service program over the next eight years and expands ways for students to earn money for college.

President Barack Obama on Tuesday signed a $5.7 billion bill that triples the size of the AmeriCorps national service program and expands ways for students and seniors to earn money for college through their volunteer work.

President Barack Obama is picking a Nike vice president to lead the federal agency that oversees the country’s national service programs.

Several ways to get involved in national service:

The AmeriCorps program started by President Bill Clinton will triple in size over the next eight years, and tens of thousands of other Americans will soon see new opportunities to give back to their communities.

The 321-105 roll call Wednesday by which the House approved a measure to increase service opportunities and encourage more Americans to get involved in their communities.