Category Archives: Local News

Alexandria Wants Commuters To Stop Being Blue Over The Blue Line
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) – The city of Alexandria says things are much better now on Metrorail’s Blue Line. The city this week launched what it’s calling a “Back 2 Blue” camp...
Syndicated Author Oct 18, 2017

Maryland Man Indicted for Hate Crime in Student’s Slaying
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) – A Maryland prosecutor says a man has been indicted on a hate crime charge for allegedly stabbing a college student to death “because of his race.”Prince G...
Syndicated Author Oct 17, 2017

Frost Advisory in Effect for DC Metro Area Tonight
Amanda EngelWMAL.COMWASHINGTON (WMAL) — Bring your pets and plants inside tonight.A frost advisory is in effect for the entire DC Metro area from 1-9am.Weather Channel Meteorologist Scott ...
Syndicated Author Oct 17, 2017

Injuries Mounting As Redskins Prepare For Week 7 Match Against Eagles
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) – Washington Redskins rookie defensive lineman Jonathan Allen has a Lisfranc sprain in his foot and will miss some time, according to coach Jay Gruden.Allen could miss three or...
Syndicated Author Oct 17, 2017

Experts Expect Worst Season in Years for Fall Foliage
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) – Tree experts say Virginia will experience its worst season in years for fall foliage.The Virginian-Pilot reported Monday that a dry stretch over the summer is to blame. Trees...
Syndicated Author Oct 17, 2017

Death Penalty On Table In Road Rage Murder Of Muslim Teen
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) – An already disturbing case about a 17-year-old Muslim girl killed as she walked to her mosque took another unsettling turn after an indictment alleged the victim was raped as...
Syndicated Author Oct 17, 2017

UMD Athletic Director Taking 6-Month Sabbatical
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) – Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson is taking a six-month sabbatical. Anderson made the announcement Monday in a statement on the school’s website, sa...
Syndicated Author Oct 16, 2017

Govs Hogan, McAuliffe Win “Champions of the Chesapeake.”
WMAL.COM ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WMAL) — The Chesapeake Bay Conservancy has named Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe 2017 “Champions of the Chesapeake.̶...
Syndicated Author Oct 16, 2017

D.C. Announces Potential Sites For Amazon’s HQ2
Steve BurnsWMAL.comWASHINGTON – (WMAL) As crunch time in the Amazon sweepstakes approaches, the District is showing off the four sites around the city it’ll propose to house Amazon. Unlike...
Syndicated Author Oct 16, 2017

Alleged MS-13 Member Accused of Abduction of Woodbridge Teen
WMAL.COMPRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY (WMAL) — The Prince William County Police Department is now releasing more information about the Amber Alert that went out around the DC Metro area yesterday....
Syndicated Author Oct 16, 2017
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Contact WMAL
Studio Lines: 888-630-WMAL (9625)
News Room: 202-686-3020
Programming: 202-686-3100 Ext. 2358
Email Directory
Programming
Newsroom
Sales
Website Questions or Comments














