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
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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
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
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,…… 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
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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
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
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…… 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