Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Wednesday that Prince George’s County Councilwoman Monique Anderson-Walker will be his running mate in his bid to become governor of Maryland.… Read more
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NFL not planning to issue report on Washington Football Team
The NFL is not going to issue a report on its 10-month investigation into allegations the Washington Football Team engaged in harassment and abuse … Read more
Maryland congressman deactivates Facebook account in protest
A Maryland congressman announced Wednesday that he has deactivated his official congressional and campaign Facebook and Instagram accounts until their parent company and Congress make substantial reforms to protect children, health and democratic values.… Read more
Virginia House Democrats aim to protect their majority
Democratic control of Virginia state government over the past two years has allowed lawmakers to dramatically reshape public policy with legislation reforming the criminal justice system, loosening abortion restrictions and expanding voting access… Read more
Finance reports show Youngkin with lead in cash on hand
During the first three weeks of October, Republican candidate for Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin outraised Democrat Terry McAuliffe, while McAuliffe outspent Youngkin… Read more
Longer wait times for Metrorail riders will continue through Halloween
Heather CurtisWMAL.com WASHINGTON (WMAL) – Metro riders will have to wait longer for trains until at least Halloween because 7,000 series cars remain out of service after one derailed on Oct. 12. The average wait times will stay 15 to 20 minutes for Red Line trains and 30 to 40 for trains on all other…… Read more
WVa officials welcome idea of adding Maryland counties
Top West Virginia officials on Friday said they would welcome three Maryland counties that inquired about becoming part of the Mountain State… Read more
New Virginia redistricting committee all but gives up map effort
Virginia’s new bipartisan redistricting committee all but gave up its effort to draw new congressional maps after committee members could not find consensus on what constitutes a politically fair map… Read more
Delicate GOP dance for Trump, Youngkin in Virginia gov race
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — When Donald Trump rallied Republicans this past week to vote for Glenn Youngkin for governor in Virginia, the former president called in to a gathering of die-hard supporters. That may be the closest he gets to campaigning in the most closely watched election of 2021. While schedules could change in the…… Read more
Loudoun County School Board Member Beth Barts announces resignation
Leesburg District School Board member Beth Barts has announced her resignation from the Loudoun County School Board… Read more
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Category Archives: Local News
Franchot announces Monique Anderson-Walker as running mate
Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Wednesday that Prince George’s County Councilwoman Monique Anderson-Walker will be his running mate in his bid to become governor of Maryland.… Continue Reading
NFL not planning to issue report on Washington Football Team
The NFL is not going to issue a report on its 10-month investigation into allegations the Washington Football Team engaged in harassment and abuse … Continue Reading
Maryland congressman deactivates Facebook account in protest
A Maryland congressman announced Wednesday that he has deactivated his official congressional and campaign Facebook and Instagram accounts until their parent company and Congress make substantial reforms to protect children, health and democratic values.… Continue Reading
Virginia House Democrats aim to protect their majority
Democratic control of Virginia state government over the past two years has allowed lawmakers to dramatically reshape public policy with legislation reforming the criminal justice system, loosening abortion restrictions and expanding voting access… Continue Reading
Finance reports show Youngkin with lead in cash on hand
During the first three weeks of October, Republican candidate for Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin outraised Democrat Terry McAuliffe, while McAuliffe outspent Youngkin… Continue Reading
Longer wait times for Metrorail riders will continue through Halloween
Heather CurtisWMAL.com WASHINGTON (WMAL) – Metro riders will have to wait longer for trains until at least Halloween because 7,000 series cars remain out of service after one derailed on Oct. 12. The average wait times will stay 15 to 20 minutes for Red Line trains and 30 to 40 for trains on all other…… Continue Reading
WVa officials welcome idea of adding Maryland counties
Top West Virginia officials on Friday said they would welcome three Maryland counties that inquired about becoming part of the Mountain State… Continue Reading
New Virginia redistricting committee all but gives up map effort
Virginia’s new bipartisan redistricting committee all but gave up its effort to draw new congressional maps after committee members could not find consensus on what constitutes a politically fair map… Continue Reading
Delicate GOP dance for Trump, Youngkin in Virginia gov race
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — When Donald Trump rallied Republicans this past week to vote for Glenn Youngkin for governor in Virginia, the former president called in to a gathering of die-hard supporters. That may be the closest he gets to campaigning in the most closely watched election of 2021. While schedules could change in the…… Continue Reading
Loudoun County School Board Member Beth Barts announces resignation
Leesburg District School Board member Beth Barts has announced her resignation from the Loudoun County School Board… Continue Reading