The divided Virginia General Assembly slogged through scores of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposed amendments to legislation and effectively upheld all of his vetoes Wednesday.… Read more
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Virginia Lawmakers Gather for One-Day Veto Session to Include New Pot Legislation
Virginia lawmakers are set to reconvene in Richmond on Wednesday for a one-day session to consider Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s vetoes and proposed amendments to a wide range of legislation.… Read more
Police to Return to Montgomery County Schools
The Montgomery County school district and police department recently reached an agreement to return police officers to schools effective last week. On Tuesday, the two sides announced the agreement to the public.… Read more
AG Miyares Investigating Commanders Financial Improprieties
The Office of Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced this week that they would be launching an investigation into accusations that the Washington Commanders had committed financial improprieties.… Read more
SCOTUS Allows Admissions Policy at Prestigious Fairfax County High School to Continue
The Supreme Court has turned away a plea from parents to block a new admissions policy at a prestigious high school in northern Virginia that a lower court has found discriminates against Asian American students.… Read more
Governor Hogan and Cal Ripken Jr. Join Forces to Build Youth Development Park
In a ribbon cutting ceremony held last week, Governor Hogan joined Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. in unveiling a new youth development park that was built on the Prince George’s County policy department grounds.… Read more
Virginia County Dismiss Textbooks with CRT Teachings
The Williamsburg-James City Council voted 4-3 last week to nix the purchase of social studies books for local schools that included elements of Critical Race Theory. The vote followed a number of parents voicing outrage over the prospect of the material being taught in schools.… Read more
Virginia General Assembly Agenda for Coming Week
The Virginia General Assembly is scheduled to reconvene this Wednesday and negotiate the nearly 150 bills that were either amended or vetoed by Governor Glenn Youngkin. While it is expected to be a busy week for state legislators, Members of the General Assembly have made it clear they do not anticipate a vote on the state budget to be held this week.… Read more
Man charged with assault with intent to kill after mother of his baby jumps out apartment window bound
Heather CurtisWMAL.com A 22-year-old man faces charges including assault with intent to kill after D.C. Police say he tied a woman’s hands and feet together and assaulted her. According to a police report, the woman told officers she got away and jumped out the window of the apartment in the Connecticut House building on Connecticut…… Read more
FedEx Field in Maryland Drops Out as 2026 World Cup Site
FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, dropped out of bidding on Thursday to host games at the 2026 World Cup, and the Washington area merged its campaign with Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium.… Read more
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VA Lawmakers Uphold Youngkin Vetoes, Reject Gas Tax Holiday, New Loudoun School Board Elections
The divided Virginia General Assembly slogged through scores of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposed amendments to legislation and effectively upheld all of his vetoes Wednesday.… Continue Reading
Virginia Lawmakers Gather for One-Day Veto Session to Include New Pot Legislation
Virginia lawmakers are set to reconvene in Richmond on Wednesday for a one-day session to consider Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s vetoes and proposed amendments to a wide range of legislation.… Continue Reading
Police to Return to Montgomery County Schools
The Montgomery County school district and police department recently reached an agreement to return police officers to schools effective last week. On Tuesday, the two sides announced the agreement to the public.… Continue Reading
AG Miyares Investigating Commanders Financial Improprieties
The Office of Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced this week that they would be launching an investigation into accusations that the Washington Commanders had committed financial improprieties.… Continue Reading
SCOTUS Allows Admissions Policy at Prestigious Fairfax County High School to Continue
The Supreme Court has turned away a plea from parents to block a new admissions policy at a prestigious high school in northern Virginia that a lower court has found discriminates against Asian American students.… Continue Reading
Governor Hogan and Cal Ripken Jr. Join Forces to Build Youth Development Park
In a ribbon cutting ceremony held last week, Governor Hogan joined Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. in unveiling a new youth development park that was built on the Prince George’s County policy department grounds.… Continue Reading
Virginia County Dismiss Textbooks with CRT Teachings
The Williamsburg-James City Council voted 4-3 last week to nix the purchase of social studies books for local schools that included elements of Critical Race Theory. The vote followed a number of parents voicing outrage over the prospect of the material being taught in schools.… Continue Reading
Virginia General Assembly Agenda for Coming Week
The Virginia General Assembly is scheduled to reconvene this Wednesday and negotiate the nearly 150 bills that were either amended or vetoed by Governor Glenn Youngkin. While it is expected to be a busy week for state legislators, Members of the General Assembly have made it clear they do not anticipate a vote on the state budget to be held this week.… Continue Reading
Man charged with assault with intent to kill after mother of his baby jumps out apartment window bound
Heather CurtisWMAL.com A 22-year-old man faces charges including assault with intent to kill after D.C. Police say he tied a woman’s hands and feet together and assaulted her. According to a police report, the woman told officers she got away and jumped out the window of the apartment in the Connecticut House building on Connecticut…… Continue Reading
FedEx Field in Maryland Drops Out as 2026 World Cup Site
FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, dropped out of bidding on Thursday to host games at the 2026 World Cup, and the Washington area merged its campaign with Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium.… Continue Reading