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Self-quarantine required after travel to D.C. from 27 states deemed COVID-19 hotspots
Heather Curtis WMAL.com WASHINGTON (WMAL) – Washingtonians who go to 27 states designated as COVID-19 hotspots for nonessential travel, like vacation, will now need to self-quarantine for 14 day...
Jul 27, 2020
Complaint Filed Against Judge In VA Confederate Monuments’ Case
RICHMOND, Va. - An attorney in Virginia has filed a complaint against a judge who had halted the removal of Confederate statues from Richmond's Monument Avenue. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported Fr...
Jul 24, 2020
People who come to D.C. from COVID-19 hotspots for nonessential business will need to self-quarantine
Heather Curtis WMAL.com WASHINGTON (WMAL) – Starting Monday people who come to D.C. from COVID-19 hotspots for nonessential business will need to self-quarantine for 14 days to make sure they do...
Jul 24, 2020
Worries Mount In Maryland Over Shortage Of Election Judges
BALTIMORE - The president of the Maryland Association of Election Officials has told the state elections board that it's becoming impossible to fill vacancies for nearly 14,000 election judges before ...
Jul 24, 2020
Virginia Removes Confederate Monuments From Its State Capitol
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia has removed from its iconic state capitol the busts and a statue honoring Confederate generals and officials. That includes a bronze statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee positioned in...
Jul 24, 2020
Judge: No Immediate Ruling On Robert E. Lee Statue Removal
RICHMOND, Va. - A Richmond judge heard arguments Thursday but said he would not immediately issue a ruling in a lawsuit over Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's plans to remove an enormous statue of Confede...
Jul 23, 2020
Officials: Robert E. Lee Monument Toppled In Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. - A monument to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that was set to be removed from a Virginia city's downtown was toppled late Wednesday, officials said.A police officer driving near Roanoke ...
Jul 23, 2020
Redskins Changing Name To ‘Washington Football Team’ For The Upcoming Season
Juan HerreraWMAL.comWASHINGTON (WMAL) - The Washington Redskins have settled on a new team name for the time being.According to a statement from the organization, the Washington Redskins will be...
Jul 23, 2020
Hearing Set In Suit Over Robert E. Lee Statue Removal Plan
RICHMOND, Va. - Attorneys will be back in court Thursday for a hearing in a lawsuit challenging Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's plan to remove a giant Confederate statue in Virginia's capital city. Stat...
Jul 23, 2020
Virginia Asked To Invest $1 Billion To Prevent Evictions
RICHMOND, Va. - A racial justice organization is calling on Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to reinstate a statewide moratorium on evictions and invest $1 billion in a relief program to help thousands of ...
Jul 22, 2020
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