CrimeAn off-duty Pentagon Force Protection Agency Police Officer says that when two people he thought were breaking into a car fled the scene, he shot his gun.TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Social justice activists are demanding complete transparency, but Takoma Park Police are pleading for patience Thursday as they continued their investigation of an off-duty Pentagon police officer who allegedly fatally shot two people he said he believed were attempting to break into a car early Wednesday.Loading ...Police identified the victims Thursday as 32-year-old Dominique Williams, of Hyattsville, and...…CrimeAn off-duty Pentagon Force Protection Agency Police Officer says that when two people he thought were breaking into a car fled the scene, he shot his gun.TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Social justice activists are demanding complete transparency, but Takoma Park Police are pleading for patience Thursday as they continued their investigation of an off-duty Pentagon police officer who allegedly fatally shot two people he said he believed were attempting to break into a car early Wednesday.Loading ...Police identified the victims Thursday as 32-year-old Dominique Williams, of Hyattsville, and...WW…

Breaking NewsFrederick County Public Schools announced Thursday it hopes to rehire those workers in the future. Arlington Public Schools says it will also reassign some staff.10:01 PM EDT August 13, 2020FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. — One local school district has plans to reduce its staff as it prepares for a semester of virtual learning.Frederick County Public Schools, in Frederick County, Maryland, issued a 30-day notice to staffers working in its Food and Nutrition Services and Transportation departments Wednesday that some of their positions could go away by Sept.15.In a statement, an FCPS...…Breaking NewsFrederick County Public Schools announced Thursday it hopes to rehire those workers in the future. Arlington Public Schools says it will also reassign some staff.10:01 PM EDT August 13, 2020FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. — One local school district has plans to reduce its staff as it prepares for a semester of virtual learning.Frederick County Public Schools, in Frederick County, Maryland, issued a 30-day notice to staffers working in its Food and Nutrition Services and Transportation departments Wednesday that some of their positions could go away by Sept.15.In a statement, an FCPS...WW…

Breaking NewsPrince George's County Police charged a 12-year-old DC boy in connection to Douglas' death Monday.9:53 PM EDT April 19, 2021FORESTVILLE, Md. — Hundreds of people gathered in a Prince George’s County parking lot Monday to remember a 13-year-old boy who lost his life to gun violence.Prince George’s County Police charged a 12-year-old DC child with first-degree murder Monday in connection to the death of King Douglas, 13, of Upper Marlboro.Police say the 12-year-old shot Douglas and stabbed another 13-year-old at a shopping center located on the 1700 block of Ritchie Station Court...…Breaking NewsPrince George's County Police charged a 12-year-old DC boy in connection to Douglas' death Monday.9:53 PM EDT April 19, 2021FORESTVILLE, Md. — Hundreds of people gathered in a Prince George’s County parking lot Monday to remember a 13-year-old boy who lost his life to gun violence.Prince George’s County Police charged a 12-year-old DC child with first-degree murder Monday in connection to the death of King Douglas, 13, of Upper Marlboro.Police say the 12-year-old shot Douglas and stabbed another 13-year-old at a shopping center located on the 1700 block of Ritchie Station Court...WW…

Breaking NewsThe performance venue's CEO said Virginia Gov. Northam plans to ease some capacity restrictions at outdoor sites has given Wolf Trap a lot of hope.8:27 PM EST February 24, 2021WOLF TRAP, Va. — A popular Northern Virginia performance venue is making plans to possibly reopen this summer.On Wednesday, Gov. Ralph Northam (D-Va.) announced that he would ease capacity restrictions at outdoor entertainment and public amusement venues in the commonwealth starting March 1. Those venues will be allowed to operate with up to 1,000 people or at 30% capacity, whichever is lower.The Wolf...…Breaking NewsThe performance venue's CEO said Virginia Gov. Northam plans to ease some capacity restrictions at outdoor sites has given Wolf Trap a lot of hope.8:27 PM EST February 24, 2021WOLF TRAP, Va. — A popular Northern Virginia performance venue is making plans to possibly reopen this summer.On Wednesday, Gov. Ralph Northam (D-Va.) announced that he would ease capacity restrictions at outdoor entertainment and public amusement venues in the commonwealth starting March 1. Those venues will be allowed to operate with up to 1,000 people or at 30% capacity, whichever is lower.The Wolf...WW…

Breaking NewsOn Monday, WMATA announced it may close 19 Metro train stations and condense its bus lines to fill a half-billion budget shortfall.11:59 PM EST December 1, 2020WASHINGTON — DC's hospitality industry is concerned with massive cuts to Metro's rail and bus service could devastate workers and businesses.On Monday, Paul Wiedefeld, General Manager and CEO of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, announced the transit agency had to close a $500 million budget gap due to revenue loss caused by the coronavirus pandemic.WMATA's new fiscal budget proposes condensing bus...…Breaking NewsOn Monday, WMATA announced it may close 19 Metro train stations and condense its bus lines to fill a half-billion budget shortfall.11:59 PM EST December 1, 2020WASHINGTON — DC's hospitality industry is concerned with massive cuts to Metro's rail and bus service could devastate workers and businesses.On Monday, Paul Wiedefeld, General Manager and CEO of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, announced the transit agency had to close a $500 million budget gap due to revenue loss caused by the coronavirus pandemic.WMATA's new fiscal budget proposes condensing bus...WW…

EducationFairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Brabrand said the proposal will increase diversity at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & TechnologyFAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Fairfax school leaders are considering changing the way one of the most prestigious high schools in America admits its students.Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, in Fairfax County, is a regional “Governor’s School.” According to the Virginia Department of Education, Governor’s Schools give gifted students academic, visual and performing arts opportunities beyond what is...…EducationFairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Brabrand said the proposal will increase diversity at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & TechnologyFAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Fairfax school leaders are considering changing the way one of the most prestigious high schools in America admits its students.Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, in Fairfax County, is a regional “Governor’s School.” According to the Virginia Department of Education, Governor’s Schools give gifted students academic, visual and performing arts opportunities beyond what is...WW…