Hospital workers out front in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic would receive “hero” pay, or bonuses, under a bill proposed by a Maryland representative… Read more
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U. Of Maryland Says Bus Drivers Can Enforce Mask Rules
The University of Maryland said Monday that its bus drivers can enforce mask usage, several days after a driver reported two students who were denied boarding retaliated by throwing rocks… Read more
State Police Conduct Hundreds Of Traffic Stops During Maryland Driving Operation
A weekend crackdown by authorities in Maryland on aggressive driving and street racing has resulted in more than 200 traffic stops and 10 arrests… Read more
Virginia Man Arrested, Accused Of Indecent Exposure While Biking
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in connection with what police said was a string of confrontations along trails in northern Virginia involving a cyclist who sometimes exposed himself to pedestrians… Read more
Virginia Lawmakers Approve Absentee Voting Measures
Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Friday to legislation aimed at making absentee voting easier in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, including having the state prepay postage… Read more
Confederate Statue To Be Moved In Charlottesville, Virginia
A life-size bronze statue of an unnamed Confederate soldier will be removed from outside a county courthouse in Virginia… Read more
Washington Releases Adrian Peterson, Turns To Young Backs
Washington released veteran running back Adrian Peterson on Friday, a stunning move by first-year coach Ron Rivera in the name of getting younger… Read more
Court Blocks Trump Administration Abortion Rules In Maryland
A divided federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a lower court’s decision blocking the enforcement in Maryland of Trump administration rules… Read more
Hogan Asks For Federal Disaster Declaration For 3 Counties
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government on Thursday to help communities in three counties hit by Tropical Storm Isaias last month… Read more
Northam Pushes For Overdue Electric Bill Forgiveness
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam wants Dominion Energy to cover unpaid residential electric bills with $320 million that regulators say the company previously overcharged… Read more
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Category Archives: Local News
Proposed Bill Would Give ‘Hero Pay’ To Hospital Workers
Hospital workers out front in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic would receive “hero” pay, or bonuses, under a bill proposed by a Maryland representative… Continue Reading
U. Of Maryland Says Bus Drivers Can Enforce Mask Rules
The University of Maryland said Monday that its bus drivers can enforce mask usage, several days after a driver reported two students who were denied boarding retaliated by throwing rocks… Continue Reading
State Police Conduct Hundreds Of Traffic Stops During Maryland Driving Operation
A weekend crackdown by authorities in Maryland on aggressive driving and street racing has resulted in more than 200 traffic stops and 10 arrests… Continue Reading
Virginia Man Arrested, Accused Of Indecent Exposure While Biking
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in connection with what police said was a string of confrontations along trails in northern Virginia involving a cyclist who sometimes exposed himself to pedestrians… Continue Reading
Virginia Lawmakers Approve Absentee Voting Measures
Virginia lawmakers gave final approval Friday to legislation aimed at making absentee voting easier in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, including having the state prepay postage… Continue Reading
Confederate Statue To Be Moved In Charlottesville, Virginia
A life-size bronze statue of an unnamed Confederate soldier will be removed from outside a county courthouse in Virginia… Continue Reading
Washington Releases Adrian Peterson, Turns To Young Backs
Washington released veteran running back Adrian Peterson on Friday, a stunning move by first-year coach Ron Rivera in the name of getting younger… Continue Reading
Court Blocks Trump Administration Abortion Rules In Maryland
A divided federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a lower court’s decision blocking the enforcement in Maryland of Trump administration rules… Continue Reading
Hogan Asks For Federal Disaster Declaration For 3 Counties
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government on Thursday to help communities in three counties hit by Tropical Storm Isaias last month… Continue Reading
Northam Pushes For Overdue Electric Bill Forgiveness
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam wants Dominion Energy to cover unpaid residential electric bills with $320 million that regulators say the company previously overcharged… Continue Reading