Category Archives: Local News

Virginia Republican Amanda Chase Announces Gubernatorial Run
RICHMOND, Va. - A Virginia Republican state senator says she's running for governor next year as an unabashed conservative whose top priority will be to promote gun rights.Sen. Amanda Chase announced ...
Syndicated Author Feb 17, 2020

The Champs Are Here: Cabbage Race, Soto Arrive At Nats Camp
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - On the day position players reported to camp, the Washington Nationals finally got around to putting up a sign on the ivy-covered wall near the entrance to their spring trainin...
Syndicated Author Feb 17, 2020

Virginia Lawmakers Reject Assault Weapon Ban
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's push to ban the sale of assault weapons failed on Monday after some of his fellow Democrats balked at the proposal. Senators voted to shelve the bill for ...
Syndicated Author Feb 17, 2020

Redskins Release CB Josh Norman, WR Paul Richardson And Others
ASHBURN, Va. - The Washington Redskins on Friday released cornerback Josh Norman with one year left on the big contract he signed in 2016, and wide receiver Paul Richardson after two disappointing, in...
Syndicated Author Feb 14, 2020

Maryland House Approves $2.2 Billion For School Construction
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - School construction funding in Maryland would increase by $2.2 billion over five years, under a measure approved by the House of Delegates on Friday.The House approved the measure on ...
Syndicated Author Feb 14, 2020

Northam: Strong Economy Means More Money For State Budget
`RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is telling lawmakers that a stronger than expected economy means they will have an extra $180 million to spend when crafting a state budget.Northam said in...
Syndicated Author Feb 14, 2020

Thomas Edison HS put on lockdown after threat; nothing found
Heather Curtis WMAL.com WASHINGTON (WMAL) – A a man walked into the Wheaton High School office around 11 Thursday morning claiming to have a weapon according to Montgomery County Police. He then...
Syndicated Author Feb 13, 2020

2 Officers Injured, Suspect Dead In Baltimore Shooting
BALTIMORE - Two law enforcement officers with a fugitive task force were injured and a suspect died in a shooting Wednesday in Baltimore, the U.S. Marshals Service said. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan ...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2020

Judge Dismisses VA Lieutenant Governor’s Libel Suit Against CBS
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A judge on Tuesday tossed out a libel lawsuit filed by Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax against a television network he accused of slanted reporting on sexual assault allegations aga...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2020

Maryland Senate OKs Ban On Releasing Balloons Into The Sky
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Maryland Senate has approved a measure that would create a statewide ban on the intentional release of balloons into the atmosphere. The Senate voted 38-3 on Tuesday for the measu...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2020
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