Category Archives: Local News

Montgomery County Councilmember Looks to Divest County from Fossil Fuels
Steve BurnsWMAL.comROCKVILLE, Md. – (WMAL) Montgomery County councilmember Roger Berliner is introducing a bill to divest the county’s pension fund from fossil fuels, citing an investment ...
Syndicated Author Oct 17, 2016

648-Mile ‘Walk on Poverty’ Ends at Lincoln Memorial Saturday
Joelle Lang-Fredman WMAL.com WASHINGTON — (WMAL) Terence Lester has swollen ankles and bruised knees. And it only makes sense- he’s been walking for 57 days. Lester, co-founder of Atlanta-...
Syndicated Author Oct 14, 2016

Computer Problems Create Consternation In The Friendly Skies Of United
CHICAGO — (CNN) Travelers flying United late Thursday reported hours of delays after the airline was hit by a widespread computer problem.United said it experienced an issue with its weight repo...
Syndicated Author Oct 14, 2016

Trump Campaign Denies Report That It Has Abandoned Virginia
Joelle Lang-Fredman WMAL.com RICHMOND– (WMAL) The Trump campaign is denying reports that they pulled out from Virginia, despite signs that it switched its focus to other states. NBC News reporte...
Syndicated Author Oct 13, 2016

LISTEN: MoCo Council Considers Benefit Cuts To Pay For Record School Enrollment
Heather Curtis and John MatthewsWMAL.comhttps://www.wmal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2016/10/THU-AM-Teacher-Benefits-1.mp3ROCKVILLE — (WMAL) Record high increases in school enrollment have ...
Syndicated Author Oct 13, 2016

Staying Late For The Nats Game As Problematic As A Clayton Kershaw Curveball
John MatthewsWMAL.comWASHINGTON — (WMAL) What’s more challenging that a Max Scherzer slider?Coming up with a plan to stay for the entire ballgame tonight and then finding a way home.With M...
Syndicated Author Oct 13, 2016

LISTEN: Metro Considers Fare Hikes As Mayor, Governors Search For Other Options
Steve BurnsWMAL.comhttps://www.wmal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2016/10/Steve-for-web-metrofares.mp3WASHINGTON – (WMAL) In order to fill a looming $275 million budget gap, Metro will be loo...
Syndicated Author Oct 13, 2016

MoCo Board of Ed May Challenge Gov.’s School Waiver Changes in Court
By Heather Curtis WMAL.com WASHINGTON – (WMAL) The Montgomery County Board of Education may take Gov. Larry Hogan to court over a new requirement to his executive order for schools to start afte...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2016

LISTEN: It’s Official – No Fourth Term For Montgomery County Executive
https://www.wmal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2016/10/Maria-for-web-Ike-.wav SILVER SPRING, MD — (WMAL) Yogi Berra, great knower of baseball and life lessons once said “It ain’t ...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2016

Prince George’s County Plans For Incoming Traffic From MGM National Harbor Casino
Grace Palo WMAL.com WASHINGTON — (WMAL) Prince George’s County is holding a meeting to discuss and provide details regarding the grand opening of the MGM National Harbor on December 8. Ove...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2016
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