Category Archives: Local News

  WESTMINSTER, Md. (AP) – A Maryland school district is exploring whether it can legally prohibit students from wearing the Confederate flag on clothing and other accessories. The Carroll C...

  Amanda Engel WMAL.com 10:24 AM UPDATE WASHINGTON (WMAL) — Prince George’s County Police Chief Hank Stawinski updated the number of students to two. He says that there were three stu...

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland supporters of requiring paid sick leave are planning to rally for the General Assembly to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of the bill. Members of MomsRising and t...

Steve Burns WMAL.com https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/238/2018/01/11054200/thu-am-stv-sepehri-1.mp3 GAITHERSBURG – (WMAL) Montgomery County’s Police Chief is responding to criticisms from ...

https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/238/2018/01/10153925/WED-PM-DC-Public-Bathrooms-Wrap-1.wavHeather CurtisWMAL.comWASHINGTON (WMAL) – There are only three public restrooms open 24/7 in D.C. Those...

https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/238/2018/01/10071744/WED-AM-Sessions-starting.mp3WASHINGTON — (WMAL) Maryland and Virginia lawmakers are gathering in their respective state capitals Wednesday t...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A historic tavern building in Virginia dating to the 18th century has suffered damage connected to this week’s frigid temperatures.The city of Alexandria says it is tempo...

Steve BurnsWMAL.comhttps://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/238/2018/01/10072034/wed-am-stv-metro-safety4.mp3WASHINGTON – (WMAL) The District is finalizing its appointments to the new Metrorail Safety C...

  Amanda Engel WMAL.com WASHINGTON (WMAL) — Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe held a ceremonial ribbon cutting for a new Veteran Services office at the Pentagon. “This new office will...

Caroline TuckerWMAL.comSILVER SPRING (WMAL) – After nearly 15 years, Discovery Communications is moving its global headquarters from downtown Silver Spring.The company notified employees this mo...