Category Archives: Local News
Congress, DC lawmakers address rising crime at House Judiciary committee hearing
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 12, 2023A week after Congressman Henry Cuellar was the victim of an armed carjacking at Navy Yard, a House subcommittee is holding a hearing today on the Distri...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2023
Self-driving cars on 395 express lanes this week
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 11, 2023You might see cars with no drivers on the 395 express lanes this week.Transurban and other Virginia roadway partners are testing autonomous vehicles. Th...
Syndicated Author Oct 11, 2023
Montgomery County unanimously passes Pedestrian Master Plan
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 10, 2023Montgomery County Council has unanimously passed the Pedestrian Master Plan. The plan has been in the works for seven years.The plan’s goals inclu...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2023
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer will start Game 3 with Israeli family “in the back of his mind”
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 10, 2023The Baltimore Orioles are facing elimination in the World Series playoffs as they trail the Texas Rangers 0-2 going into the third game tonight.All eyes...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2023
DMV law enforcement increases after deadly terrorist attacks in Israel
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 9, 2023Security around the DC area has ramped up following the weekend terrorist attack in Israel.In a statement, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said ...
Syndicated Author Oct 09, 2023
Powerball jackpot up to $1.55 billion, three Virginians win big over the weekend
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 9, 2023121,000 Virginians had winning tickets in the Powerball on Saturday with three Virginians winning $50,000 a piece. However, no one was able to secure the...
Syndicated Author Oct 09, 2023
Deer collisions up in DMV area, so are repair costs
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 5, 2023Deer mating season is upon us and AAA is warning drivers to be extra cautious.Vehicle repairs related to deer strikes are up 60 percent in Maryland over ...
Syndicated Author Oct 06, 2023
MoCo Councilmember Jawondo pursues proposed bill after Md. AG opinion
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 5, 2023Montgomery County will not be able to move forward with many parts of a proposed legislation to limit when a police officer can pull you over.Councilmemb...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2023
Youngkin receives backlash after taking $2M from TikTok investor despite app ban
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 5, 2023Back in December, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin banned TikTok use from state government devices but now critics say Youngkin has accepted large donati...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2023
Virginia Railway Express to increase fares, start weekend service
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 3, 2023The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is looking to increase its fares for the first time since 2020.The proposed preliminary FY25 budget is hoping to balan...
Syndicated Author Oct 03, 2023
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