Breaking NewsWarren made a surprise appearance in the crowd of protesters outside Lafayette Park, calling for all to "make their voices heard."9:58 PM EDT June 2, 2020WASHINGTON — Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Washington, D.C. for the fifth day of protesting following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. Protesters rallied everywhere from Lafayette Square across the White House to the Capitol building. Some of the crowd Tuesday were first-time George Floyd protesters, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren who joined the crowd at H Street...…Breaking NewsWarren made a surprise appearance in the crowd of protesters outside Lafayette Park, calling for all to "make their voices heard."9:58 PM EDT June 2, 2020WASHINGTON — Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Washington, D.C. for the fifth day of protesting following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. Protesters rallied everywhere from Lafayette Square across the White House to the Capitol building. Some of the crowd Tuesday were first-time George Floyd protesters, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren who joined the crowd at H Street...WW…

Breaking NewsCounty Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said all nonpublic schools in Montgomery County must remain closed for in-person instruction through Oct. 1.8:18 PM EDT July 31, 2020MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Montgomery County health officials said Friday that all nonpublic schools must remain closed for in-person instruction through Oct. 1, 2020. Montgomery County Public Schools had previously announced that they would offer virtual learning through Jan. 29, 2021. RELATED:Officials said that "nonpublic schools" are defined as any school in Montgomery County not affiliated with MCPS,...…Breaking NewsCounty Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said all nonpublic schools in Montgomery County must remain closed for in-person instruction through Oct. 1.8:18 PM EDT July 31, 2020MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Montgomery County health officials said Friday that all nonpublic schools must remain closed for in-person instruction through Oct. 1, 2020. Montgomery County Public Schools had previously announced that they would offer virtual learning through Jan. 29, 2021. RELATED:Officials said that "nonpublic schools" are defined as any school in Montgomery County not affiliated with MCPS,...WW…

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 NewsBetween April 5 and May 17, chlorine will be used as the disinfectant in all drinking water processed by DC Water instead of chloramine.3:25 PM EDT March 29, 2021WASHINGTON — Beginning on Monday, DC Water said residents of the district, as well as parts of Arlington County and Fairfax County, may have started to notice a slight change in the way their tap water tastes or smells. Chlorine will be used as the disinfectant in all drinking water processed by DC Water instead of chloramine until May 17th. This is a routine change that happens every spring, according to DC...…Breaking NewsBetween April 5 and May 17, chlorine will be used as the disinfectant in all drinking water processed by DC Water instead of chloramine.3:25 PM EDT March 29, 2021WASHINGTON — Beginning on Monday, DC Water said residents of the district, as well as parts of Arlington County and Fairfax County, may have started to notice a slight change in the way their tap water tastes or smells. Chlorine will be used as the disinfectant in all drinking water processed by DC Water instead of chloramine until May 17th. This is a routine change that happens every spring, according to DC...WW…

Breaking NewsFrederick County sheriffs say they recovered 9 guns, 2 explosive devices and a tactical vest.1:42 PM EDT March 24, 2021THURMONT, Md. — In the process of arresting a 19-year-old on murder charges, Frederick County law enforcement officials say they may have foiled a planned "mass shooting or mass casualty event."While executing search warrants on 19-year-old Joshua David Eckenrode's home, police recovered nine guns, including an AR-15 and a shotgun, two live explosive devices, a tactical vest and a note to family apologizing for "having to go out this way."Eckenrode was...…Breaking NewsFrederick County sheriffs say they recovered 9 guns, 2 explosive devices and a tactical vest.1:42 PM EDT March 24, 2021THURMONT, Md. — In the process of arresting a 19-year-old on murder charges, Frederick County law enforcement officials say they may have foiled a planned "mass shooting or mass casualty event."While executing search warrants on 19-year-old Joshua David Eckenrode's home, police recovered nine guns, including an AR-15 and a shotgun, two live explosive devices, a tactical vest and a note to family apologizing for "having to go out this way."Eckenrode was...WW…

Breaking NewsThe Fairfax and Culpeper divisions reported nearly 60 disabled vehicles Thursday morning.12:32 PM EST February 18, 2021FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — In just 11 hours, Virginia State Police reported 82 crashes and 57 disabled vehicles in the Northern Virginia region. Culpeper troopers responded to 31 disabled cars and 35 crashes, while the Fairfax division reported 27 disabled cars and 47 crashes. Across the whole state, VSP troopers said they responded to 270 traffic crashes and 165 disabled vehicles between midnight and 11 a.m.Police said most of the crashes only involved vehicle...…Breaking NewsThe Fairfax and Culpeper divisions reported nearly 60 disabled vehicles Thursday morning.12:32 PM EST February 18, 2021FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — In just 11 hours, Virginia State Police reported 82 crashes and 57 disabled vehicles in the Northern Virginia region. Culpeper troopers responded to 31 disabled cars and 35 crashes, while the Fairfax division reported 27 disabled cars and 47 crashes. Across the whole state, VSP troopers said they responded to 270 traffic crashes and 165 disabled vehicles between midnight and 11 a.m.Police said most of the crashes only involved vehicle...WW…

Breaking NewsLauren Boebert (R-Colo.) posted a video to Twitter that appeared to show her conceal carrying a gun while walking the streets of D.C.6:08 PM CST January 4, 2021WASHINGTON — The 117th Congress was officially sworn into office on Sunday, and one of its freshman members wasted no time making headlines. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) Sunday night proclaiming that she will carry a gun in D.C. and will bring it to work. The video, which has been viewed more than 2 million times, appears to show Boebert strapping a gun to her hip before heading out the door for a walk around...…Breaking NewsLauren Boebert (R-Colo.) posted a video to Twitter that appeared to show her conceal carrying a gun while walking the streets of D.C.6:08 PM CST January 4, 2021WASHINGTON — The 117th Congress was officially sworn into office on Sunday, and one of its freshman members wasted no time making headlines. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) Sunday night proclaiming that she will carry a gun in D.C. and will bring it to work. The video, which has been viewed more than 2 million times, appears to show Boebert strapping a gun to her hip before heading out the door for a walk around...WW…

Breaking NewsVirginia is the first state to ban no-knock search warrants in response to Breonna Taylor’s death, according to Gov. Northam's office.6:32 PM EST December 7, 2020RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam ceremonially signed a new law Monday banning the use of no-knock search warrants in the Commonwealth. The legislation is named "Breonna's Law" in honor of Breonna Taylor, an unarmed Black woman who was killed when police initiated a no-knock search warrant at her Kentucky home in March, before killing her. Florida and Oregon had previously banned the practice of no-knock...…Breaking NewsVirginia is the first state to ban no-knock search warrants in response to Breonna Taylor’s death, according to Gov. Northam's office.6:32 PM EST December 7, 2020RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam ceremonially signed a new law Monday banning the use of no-knock search warrants in the Commonwealth. The legislation is named "Breonna's Law" in honor of Breonna Taylor, an unarmed Black woman who was killed when police initiated a no-knock search warrant at her Kentucky home in March, before killing her. Florida and Oregon had previously banned the practice of no-knock...WW…

Breaking NewsMore than 161,000 ballots were cast Monday. Add in 947,000 absentee ballots that have been returned, and 1 million Marylanders have voted already.11:19 PM EDT October 26, 2020UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Even though more than 1.6 million Marylanders have requested mail-in ballots due to COVID-19 concerns, the state still broke records on the first day of early voting, with more than 161,000 ballots cast. Several polling places reported voters lining up before dawn before voting centers had even opened, and many waited hours in line to cast their vote. Despite the long lines,...…Breaking NewsMore than 161,000 ballots were cast Monday. Add in 947,000 absentee ballots that have been returned, and 1 million Marylanders have voted already.11:19 PM EDT October 26, 2020UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Even though more than 1.6 million Marylanders have requested mail-in ballots due to COVID-19 concerns, the state still broke records on the first day of early voting, with more than 161,000 ballots cast. Several polling places reported voters lining up before dawn before voting centers had even opened, and many waited hours in line to cast their vote. Despite the long lines,...WW…