Virginia is the next big battleground for abortion rights and may send a signal for 2024

Virginia state Senate candidate Russet Perry, joins campaign volunteers during a campaign stop in the Cascades area of Sterling, Va., Sept. 16, 2023. Democratic candidate Perry, a prosecutor and former CIA officer, is running for a seat that could decide control of the Virginia state Senate in November. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce…

Health care advocacy group wants prescription drug cost reduction efforts expanded to all Marylanders

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. An influential health care advocacy coalition announced Monday that it will focus next year on an effort to expand a nascent state agency’s authority to lower prescription drug prices. Vincent DeMarco, president of the…

Maryland AG wants residents’ thoughts on Kroger-Albertsons merger

Federal regulators have not weighed in yet on the proposed $24.6 billion merger between grocery store giants Kroger and Albertsons, but the Maryland Attorney General’s Office wants feedback from Maryland residents. The two chains combined operate 165 stores in the D.C. area. Kroger also owns Harris Teeter. There are no local Albertsons stores, but Albertsons…

Bowlero buys Lucky Strike (bowling is still very popular)

Richmond, Virginia-based Bowlero, the largest operator of bowling venues in the U.S., has completed its acquisition of Encino, California-based Lucky Strike Entertainment for $90 million. It adds 14 Lucky Strike bowling centers in Bowlero’s business, including Lucky Strike at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, Maryland. Bowlero owns the Professional Bowlers Association. It operates 345 bowling…

DC leads for artificial intelligence job openings (including ‘Scrum Masters?’)

There will be a wave of job opportunities in the artificial intelligence field in coming years, but the wave is already hitting the shores in the D.C. region. The D.C. metro ranks No. 2 in the nation for artificial intelligence-related job openings, behind only the San Francisco Bay Area, and ahead of the third-ranked AI…

Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton will not seek reelection after receiving diagnosis update

FILE – Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va, speaks with reporters on Oct. 20, 2022, in Leesburg, Va. Wexton announced Tuesday, April 11, 2023, she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She is vowing to continue her work in Congress and says “I’m not going to let Parkinson’s stop me from being me.”(AP Photo/Matthew Barakat, File)(AP/Matthew Barakat)…

After first 2-0 start since 2011, Commanders fans say they’re optimistic

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP’s John Domen reports on how the Commanders’ 2-0 start has fans thinking Super Bowl The Washington Commanders are off to a 2-0 start — their best start since 2011 — and even though the wins were ugly, and against bad teams, fans who spoke with…

Prince George’s Co. man indicted for sexually assaulting woman 9 years ago

A grand jury in the District has indicted a D.C. and Prince George’s County, Maryland, resident nine years after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in an alley, prosecutors said. Officials said Dawayne Joseph Spriggs, 37, was arraigned on charges from a cold case in 2014 after a rape test kit matched his DNA to…

Arson person of interest in custody after multiple Gaithersburg fires

A person of interest is in custody after Montgomery County, Maryland, firefighters responded to multiple blazes early Sunday morning. The first fire was reported at 2:30 a.m. at the Holbrook Center across from Gaithersburg High School in the 400 block of South Frederick Avenue near Education Boulevard, according to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for Montgomery County…

Virginia Dept. of Education approves AP African American History course after months-long review

MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 09: Collegeboard Hosts an “AP African American Studies” activation during the 21st Annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival on August 09, 2023 in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. (Photo by Nick Hunt/Getty Images for MVAAFF)(Getty Images for MVAAFF/Nick Hunt) MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 09: Collegeboard Hosts an “AP African American…

DC Water finishes work on tunnel to alleviate Northeast flooding

D.C. Water says construction has been finished on the Northeast Boundary Tunnel. The tunnel has been in the works for six years. (Courtesy DC Water) D.C. Water says construction has been finished on the Northeast Boundary Tunnel. The tunnel has been in the works for six years. (Courtesy DC Water) Construction on a new tunnel…

Montgomery Co. Council staff member accused of misusing thousands in government funds

A Montgomery County Council staff member has been accused of inappropriately using thousands of dollars of Council funds to reserve athletic fields for their spouse, according to a release from the Office of the Inspector General on Thursday. An investigation carried out by the Office of Montgomery County Inspector General Megan Davey Limarzi at the…

Loudoun Co. board votes to remove unfinished hotel from Route 50

The half-finished hotel that has stood along Route 50 for nearly 14 years will be demolished, according to a newly adopted ordinance in Loudoun County, Virginia. The site plan for the 243-room, 161,489 square foot Sheraton Dulles South Hotel at East Gate was accepted in 2008 but has sat vacant at 25450 Lizzio Center Drive along…

Maryland public schools superintendent chooses not to return

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury, who received some criticism from state lawmakers, former employees and others, has decided he will not seek a second term as the state’s public schools leader. According to a…

New Astro Beer Hall in Shirlington will feature big outdoor patio

D.C.’s Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken will open its second Astro Beer Hall on Tuesday in Arlington, Virginia’s Shirlington neighborhood. The new location, at 4001 Campbell Avenue, was previously occupied by Capital City Brewing Company, which closed in 2018. The new Astro Beer Hall is a follow-up to the original Astro Beer Hall that opened…

Police arrest suspect in shooting death of Prince George’s Co. high school student

Police in Prince George’s County have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old girl outside of DuVal High School in Lanham on Monday. Update: PGPD’s Homicide Unit arrested a juvenile male for Jayda’s murder. Details will be released later today at a news conference. Approx time 12:30 pm. https://t.co/U6LzyHH2PX —…

Man shot, killed near Hyattsville apartment complex

A man was shot and killed Wednesday night near an apartment complex in Hyattsville, Maryland, police said. Prince George’s County police officers responded to the 5400 block of Newton Street around 7:25 p.m. for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they found a man outside with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene,…

Martha’s Table opens state-of-the-art kitchen for aspiring chefs in DC’s Ward 8

Martha’s Table is giving aspiring chefs and restaurateurs in D.C.’s Ward 8 a chance to hone their skills at its state-of-the-art kitchen. (Courtesy Martha’s Table) Nonprofit Martha’s Table has partnered with the Latino Development Center’s Food Venture Initiative to give aspiring chefs and restaurateurs in D.C.’s Ward 8 a chance to hone their skills in Martha’s Kitchen’s…

Young people honored at DC award ceremony for overcoming adversity

In the Old Council Chambers at Judiciary Square, friends and loved ones cheered each award recipient as they stepped forward — honored by D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb who presided at the eighth annual Right Direction Awards. Thirty young people were saluted for overcoming significant challenges on their road to achievement. “Each of tonight’s awardees…

Report finds DC area has ‘staggering’ level of food insecurity

Even as the D.C. region’s economy continues to improve since the pandemic, a new report shows that residents continue to face food insecurity. A recent report by the Capital Area Food Bank found that compounded factors rolling over from the COVID-19 pandemic have kept levels of reported food insecurity pretty consistent in the D.C. area…

Md. Gov. Moore headlines Black business expo, will appoint a minority business enterprise ombudsman

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) made a promise Tuesday to small, women and minority-owned businesses: the state’s got your back. The governor gave a keynote speech at Bowie State University during a Black…

Fired Loudoun Co. superintendent claims prosecutorial misconduct in special grand jury, seeks to have indictments dismissed

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares speaks during an interview at the Office of the Attorney General in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Ryan M. Kelly)(AP/Ryan M. Kelly) Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares speaks during an interview at the Office of the Attorney General in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Ryan M.…

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