Newsham often served as the public face of the department during major investigations.… Read more
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VA Governor Signs Bills Aimed at Stemming Opioid Epidemic
Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed multiple bills today to curb Virginia’s opioid problem. … Read more
LISTEN: Leggett Bucks Fellow Democrats in Opposition to Trust Act
Ike Leggett says a bill that would limit local and state law enforcement from helping ICE would cause more harm than good. … Read more
LISTEN: Metro Falling Off the Financial Cliff Fast
With a $300 million budget gap, Metro is planning to cut service, raise fares, and fire staffers to get back on track. … Read more
GO TO WORK: $435M Powerball Drawing Has A Winner – But Not Around Here
You didn’t win last night’s big drawing unless you bought your ticket in Indiana … Read more
Police Say Cause of Lorton House Fire was a Child and a Lighter
Fairfax County officials confirm that a fatal fire last night in Lorton was cause by a child using a lighter. … Read more
Man Who Shot Up Maryland Hotel Room Gets 15 Years in Prison
A California man was sentenced to 15 years in jail after firing shots in a Hagerstown hotel. … Read more
Verizon to Test 5G in 11 Cities, Including DC
Verizon said it will begin testing its fifth-generation wireless service in 11 markets across the country, from rural areas to dense urban centers.… Read more
LISTEN: Students Protest Removal of Posters of Woman Wearing American Flag Hijab
Students at a Carroll County high school are protesting the removal of posters that show a woman wearing a hijab with the American flag. … Read more
LISTEN: Warm Winter Brings Early Allergies – And Likely Cherry Blossoms, Too!
A local doctor tells WMAL that early spring has brought plenty of early allergies, too… Read more
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DC’s Interim Police Chief Gets Job Permanently
Newsham often served as the public face of the department during major investigations.… Continue Reading
VA Governor Signs Bills Aimed at Stemming Opioid Epidemic
Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed multiple bills today to curb Virginia’s opioid problem. … Continue Reading
LISTEN: Leggett Bucks Fellow Democrats in Opposition to Trust Act
Ike Leggett says a bill that would limit local and state law enforcement from helping ICE would cause more harm than good. … Continue Reading
LISTEN: Metro Falling Off the Financial Cliff Fast
With a $300 million budget gap, Metro is planning to cut service, raise fares, and fire staffers to get back on track. … Continue Reading
GO TO WORK: $435M Powerball Drawing Has A Winner – But Not Around Here
You didn’t win last night’s big drawing unless you bought your ticket in Indiana … Continue Reading
Police Say Cause of Lorton House Fire was a Child and a Lighter
Fairfax County officials confirm that a fatal fire last night in Lorton was cause by a child using a lighter. … Continue Reading
Man Who Shot Up Maryland Hotel Room Gets 15 Years in Prison
A California man was sentenced to 15 years in jail after firing shots in a Hagerstown hotel. … Continue Reading
Verizon to Test 5G in 11 Cities, Including DC
Verizon said it will begin testing its fifth-generation wireless service in 11 markets across the country, from rural areas to dense urban centers.… Continue Reading
LISTEN: Students Protest Removal of Posters of Woman Wearing American Flag Hijab
Students at a Carroll County high school are protesting the removal of posters that show a woman wearing a hijab with the American flag. … Continue Reading
LISTEN: Warm Winter Brings Early Allergies – And Likely Cherry Blossoms, Too!
A local doctor tells WMAL that early spring has brought plenty of early allergies, too… Continue Reading