Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 24, 2023 Washington metro area commuters and residents might see drastic changes to the metrorail system if funding for next fiscal year doesn’t increase. Right now, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) faces a $292 million deficit. Although that number doesn’t look as striking compared to the…… Read more
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DC mayor announces new “tough on crime” legislation
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 23, 2023 DC Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled her new “Addressing Crime Trends Now Act” (ACT Now) under mounting pressure from the community to keep criminals accountable and to curb rising crime. The legislation will expand the Metropolitan Police Department’s capabilities to limit loitering, declare drug free zones and…… Read more
Manhunt underway for suspect accused of killing judge overseeing his divorce case
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 20, 2023 A manhunt is underway for a suspect in what police are calling the targeted fatal shooting of a Washington County Maryland Circuit Court Judge in Hagerstown last night. Pedro Argote, 49, shot Andrew Wilkinson, 52, in the driveway of the judge’s home hours after Wilkinson awarded…… Read more
Au pair charged with murder of man in her employer’s Reston home
Heather Curtis – WMAL News | October 19, 2023 An au pair has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting a man to death in her employer’s Herndon home in February. Fairfax County Police said Thursday 23-year-old Juliana Peres Magalahaes of Reston is being held without bond at the Adult Detention Center in connection…… Read more
Former Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn will forgo run for governor and seek congressional seat
Former Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn has decided against a bid for governor in 2025 and will instead run next year to represent the competitive northern Virginia congressional seat being vacated by a fellow Democrat, U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton.… Read more
Montgomery County Council to hold public hearing on tipped wages
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 16, 2023 On Tuesday, tipped workers in Montgomery County are schedule to meet with councilmembers to discuss the future of minimum wage for restaurant workers. Bill 35-23 would increase the tipped worker minimum wage and would phase in something known as a “tip credit amount.” Currently Montgomery County…… Read more
Fairfax County casino bill could be reintroduced in 2024
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 13, 2023 A Virginia lawmaker is betting on Tysons as the best location for a new casino. The pandemic left Tysons deserted, with many offices buildings still vacant. Republican Delegate Wren Williams says a casino would bring a new life to the area. “Additional tourism, additional entertainment for…… Read more
Baltimore Police arrest 17-year-old in Morgan State University shooting
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 13, 2023 Baltimore Police announced an arrest in the Oct. 3 mass shooting that occurred on the Morgan State University campus. Detectives arrested the 17-year-old in Washington D.C. and was taken into custody Oct. 12. He was charged with multiple counts of attempted murder. Baltimore Police Department worked…… Read more
Congress, DC lawmakers address rising crime at House Judiciary committee hearing
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 12, 2023 A 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 District’s massive crime spike. Violent crime is up 40 percent in Washington D.C. since 2022. As of October 12, there…… Read more
Self-driving cars on 395 express lanes this week
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 11, 2023 You might see cars with no drivers on the 395 express lanes this week. Transurban and other Virginia roadway partners are testing autonomous vehicles. These cars are “self-driving” and do not require a human at the wheel. These cars are called Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV). This…… Read more
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Metro could enforce drastic changes if funding doesn’t increase
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 24, 2023 Washington metro area commuters and residents might see drastic changes to the metrorail system if funding for next fiscal year doesn’t increase. Right now, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) faces a $292 million deficit. Although that number doesn’t look as striking compared to the…… Continue Reading
DC mayor announces new “tough on crime” legislation
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 23, 2023 DC Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled her new “Addressing Crime Trends Now Act” (ACT Now) under mounting pressure from the community to keep criminals accountable and to curb rising crime. The legislation will expand the Metropolitan Police Department’s capabilities to limit loitering, declare drug free zones and…… Continue Reading
Manhunt underway for suspect accused of killing judge overseeing his divorce case
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 20, 2023 A manhunt is underway for a suspect in what police are calling the targeted fatal shooting of a Washington County Maryland Circuit Court Judge in Hagerstown last night. Pedro Argote, 49, shot Andrew Wilkinson, 52, in the driveway of the judge’s home hours after Wilkinson awarded…… Continue Reading
Au pair charged with murder of man in her employer’s Reston home
Heather Curtis – WMAL News | October 19, 2023 An au pair has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting a man to death in her employer’s Herndon home in February. Fairfax County Police said Thursday 23-year-old Juliana Peres Magalahaes of Reston is being held without bond at the Adult Detention Center in connection…… Continue Reading
Former Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn will forgo run for governor and seek congressional seat
Former Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn has decided against a bid for governor in 2025 and will instead run next year to represent the competitive northern Virginia congressional seat being vacated by a fellow Democrat, U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton.… Continue Reading
Montgomery County Council to hold public hearing on tipped wages
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 16, 2023 On Tuesday, tipped workers in Montgomery County are schedule to meet with councilmembers to discuss the future of minimum wage for restaurant workers. Bill 35-23 would increase the tipped worker minimum wage and would phase in something known as a “tip credit amount.” Currently Montgomery County…… Continue Reading
Fairfax County casino bill could be reintroduced in 2024
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 13, 2023 A Virginia lawmaker is betting on Tysons as the best location for a new casino. The pandemic left Tysons deserted, with many offices buildings still vacant. Republican Delegate Wren Williams says a casino would bring a new life to the area. “Additional tourism, additional entertainment for…… Continue Reading
Baltimore Police arrest 17-year-old in Morgan State University shooting
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 13, 2023 Baltimore Police announced an arrest in the Oct. 3 mass shooting that occurred on the Morgan State University campus. Detectives arrested the 17-year-old in Washington D.C. and was taken into custody Oct. 12. He was charged with multiple counts of attempted murder. Baltimore Police Department worked…… Continue Reading
Congress, DC lawmakers address rising crime at House Judiciary committee hearing
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 12, 2023 A 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 District’s massive crime spike. Violent crime is up 40 percent in Washington D.C. since 2022. As of October 12, there…… Continue Reading
Self-driving cars on 395 express lanes this week
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 11, 2023 You might see cars with no drivers on the 395 express lanes this week. Transurban and other Virginia roadway partners are testing autonomous vehicles. These cars are “self-driving” and do not require a human at the wheel. These cars are called Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV). This…… Continue Reading