Julia Eisen – WMAL News | September 14, 2023 While it may feel like teenage crime is getting worse in our region, a new report from Maryland’s Department of Juvenile Services said it’s been just the opposite. The report claimed overall youth violence in the state has declined for more than a decade, following a…… Read more
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Russia, Saudi Arabia extend oil cuts, gas prices will rise
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | September 5, 2023 This week gas prices fell about a penny at $3.77/g nationally. However, the projected lower prices for the fall season may no longer be a reality after Russia and Saudi Arabia both announced they are withholding oil. The Saudis announced Tuesday morning that they plan to…… Read more
Greyhound, SUV crash leaves one dead and 17 injured
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | August 31, 2023 An SUV driving the wrong way on Eastbound Route 32 in Howard County crashed into a Greyhound bus early this morning. The fatal collision happened just past I-95 in the Savage area. The driver of the SUV was killed on sight. “There were 38 passengers on…… Read more
Md. MVA adds 9 more languages for learner’s permit test
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | August 30, 2023 The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration is adding 9 more languages, including American Sign Language, to help more people get their drivers license. Nearly 20 percent of Marylanders speak another language at home. “When we looked at the new census data, we noticed that there were some…… Read more
Md. and Va. task forces help Americans across the country
A couple weeks after Maryland’s Task Force One was flown out to help aid Maui after the lethal wildfires, Virginia’s Task Force One headed out to Florida. … Read more
Virginia lawmakers say they have deal on ‘major components’ of budget, including rebates, tax cuts
The Virginia legislators who have been leading negotiations over the months-delayed state budget announced Friday they have reached agreement on the “major components” of a compromise proposal that would boost education spending and offer some tax relief.… Read more
Environmental groups sue to keep Virginia in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
A coalition of environmental groups filed a lawsuit Monday in Virginia that challenges Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s move to pull the state out of a regional carbon cap-and-trade initiative.… Read more
Virginia hemp businesses start to see inspections and fines under new law
Businesses around Virginia are beginning to face fines from state regulators who say the retailers are out of compliance with laws restricting the sales of certain hemp products.… Read more
The Man Shot Inside a Maryland Trampoline Park has Died, Police Say
A man shot at an indoor trampoline park in Maryland this weekend has died, and a possible suspect has been detained, police said Sunday.… Read more
The Pentagon Plans to Shake up DC’s National Guard, Criticized for its Response to Protests
The Pentagon is developing plans to restructure the National Guard in Washington, D.C., in a move to address problems highlighted by the chaotic response to the Jan. 6 riot and safety breaches during the 2020 protests over the murder of George Floyd, The Associated Press has learned.… Read more
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Maryland lawmakers held hearings on juvenile reforms
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | September 14, 2023 While it may feel like teenage crime is getting worse in our region, a new report from Maryland’s Department of Juvenile Services said it’s been just the opposite. The report claimed overall youth violence in the state has declined for more than a decade, following a…… Continue Reading
Russia, Saudi Arabia extend oil cuts, gas prices will rise
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | September 5, 2023 This week gas prices fell about a penny at $3.77/g nationally. However, the projected lower prices for the fall season may no longer be a reality after Russia and Saudi Arabia both announced they are withholding oil. The Saudis announced Tuesday morning that they plan to…… Continue Reading
Greyhound, SUV crash leaves one dead and 17 injured
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | August 31, 2023 An SUV driving the wrong way on Eastbound Route 32 in Howard County crashed into a Greyhound bus early this morning. The fatal collision happened just past I-95 in the Savage area. The driver of the SUV was killed on sight. “There were 38 passengers on…… Continue Reading
Md. MVA adds 9 more languages for learner’s permit test
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | August 30, 2023 The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration is adding 9 more languages, including American Sign Language, to help more people get their drivers license. Nearly 20 percent of Marylanders speak another language at home. “When we looked at the new census data, we noticed that there were some…… Continue Reading
Md. and Va. task forces help Americans across the country
A couple weeks after Maryland’s Task Force One was flown out to help aid Maui after the lethal wildfires, Virginia’s Task Force One headed out to Florida. … Continue Reading
Virginia lawmakers say they have deal on ‘major components’ of budget, including rebates, tax cuts
The Virginia legislators who have been leading negotiations over the months-delayed state budget announced Friday they have reached agreement on the “major components” of a compromise proposal that would boost education spending and offer some tax relief.… Continue Reading
Environmental groups sue to keep Virginia in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
A coalition of environmental groups filed a lawsuit Monday in Virginia that challenges Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s move to pull the state out of a regional carbon cap-and-trade initiative.… Continue Reading
Virginia hemp businesses start to see inspections and fines under new law
Businesses around Virginia are beginning to face fines from state regulators who say the retailers are out of compliance with laws restricting the sales of certain hemp products.… Continue Reading
The Man Shot Inside a Maryland Trampoline Park has Died, Police Say
A man shot at an indoor trampoline park in Maryland this weekend has died, and a possible suspect has been detained, police said Sunday.… Continue Reading
The Pentagon Plans to Shake up DC’s National Guard, Criticized for its Response to Protests
The Pentagon is developing plans to restructure the National Guard in Washington, D.C., in a move to address problems highlighted by the chaotic response to the Jan. 6 riot and safety breaches during the 2020 protests over the murder of George Floyd, The Associated Press has learned.… Continue Reading