|||{{headline}}D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine filed a lawsuit against Polymer80, which sells "ghost guns," for advertising and selling illegal guns to District consumers.D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine filed a lawsuit against gun manufacturer Polymer80 Inc., which sells untraceable partially-assembled semi-automatic rifles and handguns, for advertising and selling illegal guns to District consumers.The civil lawsuit, filed in D.C. Superior Court, alleges the Nevada-based company violates D.C. law by falsely representing that its weapons are legal in the District and by selling...…|||{{headline}}D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine filed a lawsuit against Polymer80, which sells "ghost guns," for advertising and selling illegal guns to District consumers.D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine filed a lawsuit against gun manufacturer Polymer80 Inc., which sells untraceable partially-assembled semi-automatic rifles and handguns, for advertising and selling illegal guns to District consumers.The civil lawsuit, filed in D.C. Superior Court, alleges the Nevada-based company violates D.C. law by falsely representing that its weapons are legal in the District and by selling...WW…

|||{{headline}}Thousands of protesters came out despite oppressive heat Saturday to protest against police brutality in D.C. Here's the latest.Thousands of protesters came out despite oppressive heat Saturday to protest against police brutality in D.C. It was the largest day of demonstrations since the May 25 killing of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.Protests erupted in Minnesota shortly after Floyd’s death, and the unrest spread to cities across the country in the following days. Saturday marked the ninth consecutive day of protests in the District, and the day of Floyd’s...…|||{{headline}}Thousands of protesters came out despite oppressive heat Saturday to protest against police brutality in D.C. Here's the latest.Thousands of protesters came out despite oppressive heat Saturday to protest against police brutality in D.C. It was the largest day of demonstrations since the May 25 killing of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.Protests erupted in Minnesota shortly after Floyd’s death, and the unrest spread to cities across the country in the following days. Saturday marked the ninth consecutive day of protests in the District, and the day of Floyd’s...WW…

|||{{headline}}Roads have closed in D.C. and more are expected before the funeral procession for civil rights icon and longtime Georgia Rep. John Lewis. His body will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol.A funeral procession for civil rights icon and longtime Georgia congressman John Lewis is planned in the District later today, before his body lies in state at the U.S. Capitol.will begin at 1:30 p.m. Monday.The city said there will be increased police activity in support of the procession and temporary road closures in the following locations between approximately 11:30 a.m. and 1...…|||{{headline}}Roads have closed in D.C. and more are expected before the funeral procession for civil rights icon and longtime Georgia Rep. John Lewis. His body will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol.A funeral procession for civil rights icon and longtime Georgia congressman John Lewis is planned in the District later today, before his body lies in state at the U.S. Capitol.will begin at 1:30 p.m. Monday.The city said there will be increased police activity in support of the procession and temporary road closures in the following locations between approximately 11:30 a.m. and 1...WW…

|||{{headline}}D.C.'s Georgetown University says it will withhold merit raises and stop contributions to employee retirement plans, as it responds to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.D.C.’s Georgetown University is facing a $50 million shortfall and will make belt-tightening moves, such as withholding merit raises and stopping contributions to employee retirement plans, as it responds to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.In a recent letter to the school community, Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia said a number of steps will be taken as to stem...…|||{{headline}}D.C.'s Georgetown University says it will withhold merit raises and stop contributions to employee retirement plans, as it responds to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.D.C.’s Georgetown University is facing a $50 million shortfall and will make belt-tightening moves, such as withholding merit raises and stopping contributions to employee retirement plans, as it responds to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.In a recent letter to the school community, Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia said a number of steps will be taken as to stem...WW…

|||{{headline}}A third night of protests in D.C. over the death of George Floyd culminated early Monday morning with some business windows being smashed, a fire in the lobby of the AFL-CIO building and another fire at St. Paul Episcopal Church.A third night of protests in D.C. over the death of George Floyd culminated early Monday morning with some business windows being smashed, a fire in the lobby of the AFL-CIO building and another fire at St. John’s Episcopal Church.In response to the protests, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered a citywide curfew that started at 11 p.m. Sunday and ended...…|||{{headline}}A third night of protests in D.C. over the death of George Floyd culminated early Monday morning with some business windows being smashed, a fire in the lobby of the AFL-CIO building and another fire at St. Paul Episcopal Church.A third night of protests in D.C. over the death of George Floyd culminated early Monday morning with some business windows being smashed, a fire in the lobby of the AFL-CIO building and another fire at St. John’s Episcopal Church.In response to the protests, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered a citywide curfew that started at 11 p.m. Sunday and ended...WW…

|||{{headline}}Maryland residents have until the end of May 27 to submit a voter registration application for the state's June 2 primary election.Maryland is reminding residents who plan to vote in the state’s 2020 primary election to have their applications for voter registration submitted no later than May 27.Eligible voters can submit a to their local or state board of elections using Maryland’s , no later than 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27 for the June 2 primary.Applications sent by must be postmarked by the May 27 deadline.The June 2 primary election will be conducted primarily...…|||{{headline}}Maryland residents have until the end of May 27 to submit a voter registration application for the state's June 2 primary election.Maryland is reminding residents who plan to vote in the state’s 2020 primary election to have their applications for voter registration submitted no later than May 27.Eligible voters can submit a to their local or state board of elections using Maryland’s , no later than 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27 for the June 2 primary.Applications sent by must be postmarked by the May 27 deadline.The June 2 primary election will be conducted primarily...WW…

|||{{headline}}A man arrested and charged with distributing child pornography in D.C. is an employee of a local energy nonprofit. A man was arrested and charged with distributing child pornography in D.C., according to police.Ruben Verastigui, 27, has been arrested by D.C. Police for the distribution of child pornography.He was an an employee of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, the nonprofit tells WTOP.Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions said in a statement that he is no longer employed there.that in addition to Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, he was a...…|||{{headline}}A man arrested and charged with distributing child pornography in D.C. is an employee of a local energy nonprofit. A man was arrested and charged with distributing child pornography in D.C., according to police.Ruben Verastigui, 27, has been arrested by D.C. Police for the distribution of child pornography.He was an an employee of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, the nonprofit tells WTOP.Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions said in a statement that he is no longer employed there.that in addition to Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, he was a...WW…

|||{{headline}}Pelosi cited McAuliffe's "bold vision and inclusive leadership" as reasons why she was "proud to endorse him."Democrat Terry McAuliffe, Virginia’s 72nd governor, who left office in 2018, and is running for the seat again in this November’s state election, has received the endorsement of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, his campaign said.Pelosi’s endorsement sends a signal to other Democrats, with McAuliffe in against four other Democrats, including two women.Pelosi cited McAuliffe’s “bold vision and inclusive leadership” as reasons why she was “proud to endorse him.”McAuliffe...…|||{{headline}}Pelosi cited McAuliffe's "bold vision and inclusive leadership" as reasons why she was "proud to endorse him."Democrat Terry McAuliffe, Virginia’s 72nd governor, who left office in 2018, and is running for the seat again in this November’s state election, has received the endorsement of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, his campaign said.Pelosi’s endorsement sends a signal to other Democrats, with McAuliffe in against four other Democrats, including two women.Pelosi cited McAuliffe’s “bold vision and inclusive leadership” as reasons why she was “proud to endorse him.”McAuliffe...WW…

|||{{headline}}Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said year-round schooling is one of the options on the table to help students who have fallen behind with at-home learning. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said year-round schooling is one of the options on the table to help students who have fallen behind with at-home learning.Northam said discussions are already underway, and if the year-round school is approved, it may start next year. He said state education officials are also looking at the possibility of adding school days to the summer.“Our children have suffered from COVID-19 as have our...…|||{{headline}}Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said year-round schooling is one of the options on the table to help students who have fallen behind with at-home learning. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said year-round schooling is one of the options on the table to help students who have fallen behind with at-home learning.Northam said discussions are already underway, and if the year-round school is approved, it may start next year. He said state education officials are also looking at the possibility of adding school days to the summer.“Our children have suffered from COVID-19 as have our...WW…

|||{{headline}}Harry's Restaurant, a downtown D.C. pub, received a pair of $1,000 fines after city officials noted patrons violating coronavirus-related regulations.Harry’s Restaurant, a downtown D.C. pub, received a pair of $1,000 fines after city officials noted patrons violating coronavirus-related regulations.D.C’s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration said one of its investigators issued the first $1,000 citation for “several observed Phase Two violations including patrons without facial coverings, patrons standing while consuming alcohol, and insufficient table spacing” on...…|||{{headline}}Harry's Restaurant, a downtown D.C. pub, received a pair of $1,000 fines after city officials noted patrons violating coronavirus-related regulations.Harry’s Restaurant, a downtown D.C. pub, received a pair of $1,000 fines after city officials noted patrons violating coronavirus-related regulations.D.C’s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration said one of its investigators issued the first $1,000 citation for “several observed Phase Two violations including patrons without facial coverings, patrons standing while consuming alcohol, and insufficient table spacing” on...WW…