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Fairfax Co. firefighters battle large fire that tore through house

Dozens of Fairfax County firefighters responded to a large fire early Monday morning that tore through a house in Annandale, Virginia. Initial 911 calls from neighbors just before 4 a.m. reported the sound of an explosion along with the fire in the 4200 block of Ann Fitz Hugh Drive. However, fire officials later said, so…

Details of hazing claims that prompted suspension of U.Md. fraternities, sororities

Maryland’s Attorney General has detailed allegations of hazing that prompted the University of Maryland to temporarily suspend fraternities and sororities. The claims were made public in the state’s response to a federal lawsuit filed early last week by a group representing several fraternities, which sought a restraining order against the ban. Last Friday, the university…

US senators from Virginia, Maryland urge no increase in long-distance flights at DCA

The four U.S. senators from Virginia and Maryland are urging Congress to keep the current rules for long distance flights from Reagan National Airport (DCA) as they are. The senators wrote both House and Senate members who oversee airports not to change the long-distance flight rules at DCA, which have been in place since 1986…

House gives preliminary approval to tolling, gaming bills as deadline nears

The House of Delegates gave preliminary approval to a bill to transfer $750 million from Maryland’s toll facilities to the state Transportation Trust Fund. The vote was one of two taken Saturday on bills meant to target projected operating and transportation deficits. House Bill 1070 is part of a $1.2 billion package of toll, fee and tax increases announced…

Biden says at DC roast that of 2 presidential candidates, 1 was mentally unfit. ‘The other’s me’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The big news this week, President Joe Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party’s nomination for president. But one was too old, too mentally unfit for the job, he said. “The other’s me,” Biden quipped. The digs against Republican Donald Trump kept coming from…

$1.3 million goes to Monifa McKnight in split with Montgomery Co. schools

The former superintendent of public schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, is receiving $1.3 million as part of her separation agreement with the school board. Monifa McKnight also agreed not to sue the school board over anything that occurred before she signed the deal. Last month, McKnight said she was stepping down from her post after…

Officials want the Nats to keep DC in the ballgame

Many people still remember what Navy Yard looked like before the Nationals baseball team and stadium came to D.C. in 2008 and completely changed the Southeast neighborhood’s landscape. Even though that was less than 20 years ago, in terms of a stadium, it is slightly older, and is starting to need repairs. The D.C. Council…

No room for compromise for Maryland Senate on $1.2 Billion House revenue proposal

Democrats in the House are pressing a nearly $1.2 billion package they say will pay for both a multi-billion expansion of education funding and a multi-billion projected shortfall in the state’s Transportation Trust Fund. The package highlighted Friday by House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County) and three committee chairs is unlikely to be warmly…

Proposed Montgomery Co. budget includes record spending for schools, no tax increases for residents

Montgomery County residents won’t see any tax increases under the recommended $7.1 billion operating budget plan for fiscal year 2025. County Executive Marc Elrich released his budget plan on Thursday. “There was nothing frivolous,” Elrich said during the presentation of his budget. “We weren’t, you know, building a racetrack or any of this other nonsense.…

‘We need to get started now’: Search for backup water storage, supply for Potomac River funded

Almost six years after WTOP reported D.C. only has a one or two-day supply of drinking water if the Potomac River weren’t available, a study to find potential water storage or another drinking water source will soon begin. The Energy and Water Appropriations Bill approved by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden last week contains…

DC’s cherry blossoms reach ‘puffy white’ stage — 1 step away from peak bloom

D.C.’s beloved cherry blossoms are now one step away from peak bloom, reaching stage five: “puffy white.” The National Park Service said on its X social media account that the blossom buds are out Friday morning, adding that they only need to open to reach peak bloom. The blossoms are out, now we’re just waiting…

Bracket Racket IV: Wild Wednesday sees Maryland surviving, Georgetown not advancing

Dave Preston is an AP Top 25 voter. Check out his ballots here. “Survive and advance” is a basketball mantra that’s been around forever and probably took hold in 1983 when the North Carolina State men needed a good showing in the ACC Tournament to even make the field. Then-coach Jim Valvano’s Wolfpack wound up…

Md. Board of Public Works approves nearly $9.5 million to settle wage theft claims

Patrick Moran, the president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Maryland Council 3, speaks to the Maryland Board of Public Works before the panel approved a $13 million settlement, Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in Annapolis, Md., to resolve claims of unpaid wages due to the changing of timecards at the state’s…

Rock ‘n’ Roll running series shuts down streets all over DC on Saturday

The 2024 St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series will be jogging through the District on Saturday morning, shutting down streets throughout many D.C. neighborhoods and around the National Mall. Runners will be charting either a 5K or half marathon course, with the shorter race starting at 7:45 a.m. and half-marathon runners taking off a…

How strong is opposition to a new Capitals and Wizards arena in Alexandria from those who live closest?

FILE – A general view showing the site for a proposed new stadium for the Washington Wizards NBA basketball team and Washington Capitals HNL hockey team, Dec. 13, 2023, in Alexandria, Va. Virginia lawmakers are set to take up legislation to enable Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s plan to build a new professional sports arena and…

Teacher at Montgomery Co. church charged with sexually abusing minors

A Germantown, Maryland, man was arrested Monday and charged with sexually abusing minors at the Montgomery County church where he taught, according to police. Ervin Jeovany Alfaro Lopez, now 33, is accused of sexually abusing at least four children between the ages of 6 and 12 between 2016 and 2018. Montgomery County police said they’re…

Sylvester Stallone, Martha Stewart, Elon Musk selected for RBG Awards

We now know the recipients for the next Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leadership Awards. Sylvester Stallone attends the grand opening of Fontainebleau Las Vegas on December 13, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Getty Images/Ethan Miller) Sylvester Stallone attends the grand opening of Fontainebleau Las Vegas on December 13, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Getty Images/Ethan…

How some Md. legislators want to keep tickets for concert and sporting events affordable

Have you wanted to go to a concert for your favorite artist only to find lawn seats cost thousands of dollars? A bill before Maryland legislators aims to stop ticket scalpers from jacking-up prices. But it’s being met with some skepticism, especially by sports team season ticket holders. “Ticket network posted $150 tickets for Alanis…

Unemployment rates edge up in Maryland, DC

Maryland still has one of the lowest state unemployment rates in the U.S., but it ticked up in January. When compared to states, the D.C. still has one of the highest unemployment rates, and it also rose in January. Unemployment data from the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the jobless rate in Maryland…

2 dead, 1 injured following shooting at Maryland recording studio

Two people are dead and another person was injured following an early morning shooting on Tuesday at a recording studio in Laurel, Maryland, police said. Police officers were called for a report of a shooting at a recording shooting on Lafayette Avenue, near the intersection of Irving Street, around 1:34 a.m. Tuesday, according to Laurel…

17-year-old dies, 2 other people injured in Woodbridge crash

A 17-year-old boy is dead and two other people are injured following a crash early Sunday morning in Prince William County, Virginia, police said. The collision happened at the intersection of Richmond Highway and Easy Street in Woodbridge just before 5 a.m., according to a news release from police. Officers believe the teenager was traveling…

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