House Democrats, QAnon confounded as rumored Capitol rebellion fizzles
House Democrats and QAnon conspiracy theorists now share one thing in common: Both made predictions for Thursday that didn’t come true.
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‘Gun-free’ zones in Virginia expand after county OKs ban
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted last week to ban guns in county buildings, following suit with its neighbors in Northern Virginia. But the majority of the commonwealth still permits guns in public spaces, marking a key divide in the state.
Md. National Guardsman arrested for child porn at COVID-19 vaccination site
Daniel Joseph Morozewicz of the Maryland Army National Guard was arrested for child pornography while on duty at a coronavirus vaccination center at the Six Flags theme park near Washington on Friday.
Army base in Virginia could house unaccompanied migrant children
Federal court rejects attempt to revive Equal Rights Amendment
Metro to hear from riders on service cuts
Montgomery Co. executive discusses ‘post-pandemic’ climate-change strategies
Trump appointee Freddie Klein facing charges over Capitol riot
Md. governor proclaims ‘COVID-19 Day of Remembrance’ on 1-year anniversary of state’s first cases
Regional officials change vaccine plans amid equity concerns
Regional officials are reworking their coronavirus vaccine distribution plans, citing data showing that some minority communities are being underserved.
Cause of death for U.S. Capitol Police officer remains a mystery two months after riot
Nearly two months after Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died following clashes with rioters at the U.S. Capitol, the cause of his death remains a mystery, though earlier reports he was beaten with a fire extinguisher have been discredited.
U.S. Capitol Police prepare for ‘possible’ breach
U.S. Capitol Police have ramped up security after officials said they discovered a “possible plot” by a militia group to break into the Capitol on Thursday, nearly two months after a riot inside the building left five people dead.
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New pre-registration for vaccination appointments in D.C.
The District will switch to a pre-registration system for booking COVID-19 vaccination appointments starting next week.
D.C. area lawmakers focus attention on police reform
Regional lawmakers are weighing similar approaches to limit law enforcement in the aftermath of last summers protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.
Maryland, Virginia won't see more of new Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine for weeks
The new, single-dose Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine is set to boost vaccination efforts in Maryland and Virginia, but the first allocation will be the only shipment the states will receive for a few weeks.
National Guardsmen in D.C. fed undercooked chicken, metal shavings: Report
Michigan National Guard troops deployed to the U.S. Capitol have been fed raw chicken and dishes with metal shavings, a Detroit TV station reports.
D.C. to allow Washington to play at Nationals Park, but without fans until further review
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has approved the Washington Nationals' request to play the upcoming 2021 season in the city, but for at least the time being, Nationals Park will not have fans in attendance.
Ex-CDC chief Redfield joins Hogan administration
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that Dr. Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has joined the state's administration as a senior adviser for public health.
Area lawmakers back pot legislation as social, racial equity
Regional lawmakers are touting marijuana legalization as a way to foster social and racial equity.
