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Montgomery County unanimously passes Pedestrian Master Plan

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 10, 2023 Montgomery County Council has unanimously passed the Pedestrian Master Plan. The plan has been in the works for seven years. The plan’s goals include making it easier to and safer for pedestrians around the county and to improve the overall transportation experience. “It is so needed…Read more

DMV law enforcement increases after deadly terrorist attacks in Israel

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 9, 2023 Security around the DC area has ramped up following the weekend terrorist attack in Israel. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said there is no active credible threat but MPD has increased visibility around places of worship. Montgomery County Police has also stepped up…Read more

Powerball jackpot up to $1.55 billion, three Virginians win big over the weekend

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 9, 2023 121,000 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 jackpot prize. For tonight’s Monday night drawing the Powerball jackpot is up to an estimated $1.55 billion. John Hagerty, spokesperson with…Read more

Md. House of Delegates legislating and driving?

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 6, 2023 While everyone is advised not to text and drive but Maryland House Delegates are reminded not to legislate and drive. During a House Health and Government Operations Committee meeting Thursday, two delegates attended the Zoom briefing while in vehicles. In the meeting, Del. Robbyn Lewis (D-Baltimore)…Read more

Deer collisions up in DMV area, so are repair costs

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 5, 2023 Deer 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 the last five years and up 40 percent in Virginia. With deer strikes going up, costs are increasing…Read more

MoCo Councilmember Jawondo pursues proposed bill after Md. AG opinion

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 5, 2023 Montgomery 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. Councilmember Will Jawando’s proposal to prevent police from pulling you over if your taillight is out or your license, registration…Read more

Youngkin receives backlash after taking $2M from TikTok investor despite app ban

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 5, 2023 Back in December, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin banned TikTok use from state government devices but now critics say Youngkin has accepted large donations from a donor with ties to the platform’s parent company in China. The $2 million donation came from billionaire GOP donor, Jeff Yass,…Read more

Virginia Railway Express to increase fares, start weekend service

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 3, 2023 The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is looking to increase its fares for the first time since 2020. The proposed preliminary FY25 budget is hoping to balance the VRE’s finances over the last couple of years. Inflation has increased by about 20 percent since the last time…Read more

Child sex abuse lawsuit filed against Archdiocese of Washington

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 3, 2023 The Archdiocese of Washington is facing a class action lawsuit, now that a new Maryland law has eliminated statutes of limitations on civil claims. By lifting the statute of limitation, sexual abuse victims can come forward years after an incident occurred. Three anonymous victims say they…Read more

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Montgomery County unanimously passes Pedestrian Master Plan

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 10, 2023 Montgomery County Council has unanimously passed the Pedestrian Master Plan. The plan has been in the works for seven years. The plan’s goals include making it easier to and safer for pedestrians around the county and to improve the overall transportation experience. “It is so needed…Continue Reading

Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer will start Game 3 with Israeli family “in the back of his mind”

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 10, 2023 The 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 will be on the Orioles’ pitcher, Dean Kremer, who was selected to pitch the knockout game. The Israeli-American dual citizen,…Continue Reading

DMV law enforcement increases after deadly terrorist attacks in Israel

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 9, 2023 Security around the DC area has ramped up following the weekend terrorist attack in Israel. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said there is no active credible threat but MPD has increased visibility around places of worship. Montgomery County Police has also stepped up…Continue Reading

Powerball jackpot up to $1.55 billion, three Virginians win big over the weekend

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 9, 2023 121,000 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 jackpot prize. For tonight’s Monday night drawing the Powerball jackpot is up to an estimated $1.55 billion. John Hagerty, spokesperson with…Continue Reading

Md. House of Delegates legislating and driving?

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 6, 2023 While everyone is advised not to text and drive but Maryland House Delegates are reminded not to legislate and drive. During a House Health and Government Operations Committee meeting Thursday, two delegates attended the Zoom briefing while in vehicles. In the meeting, Del. Robbyn Lewis (D-Baltimore)…Continue Reading

MoCo Councilmember Jawondo pursues proposed bill after Md. AG opinion

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 5, 2023 Montgomery 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. Councilmember Will Jawando’s proposal to prevent police from pulling you over if your taillight is out or your license, registration…Continue Reading

Youngkin receives backlash after taking $2M from TikTok investor despite app ban

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 5, 2023 Back in December, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin banned TikTok use from state government devices but now critics say Youngkin has accepted large donations from a donor with ties to the platform’s parent company in China. The $2 million donation came from billionaire GOP donor, Jeff Yass,…Continue Reading

Virginia Railway Express to increase fares, start weekend service

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 3, 2023 The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is looking to increase its fares for the first time since 2020. The proposed preliminary FY25 budget is hoping to balance the VRE’s finances over the last couple of years. Inflation has increased by about 20 percent since the last time…Continue Reading

Child sex abuse lawsuit filed against Archdiocese of Washington

Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 3, 2023 The Archdiocese of Washington is facing a class action lawsuit, now that a new Maryland law has eliminated statutes of limitations on civil claims. By lifting the statute of limitation, sexual abuse victims can come forward years after an incident occurred. Three anonymous victims say they…Continue Reading

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