Judge tosses Amanda Chase’s lawsuit challenging censure
A federal judge on Thursday sided with the state of Virginia and tossed a lawsuit filed by Republican gubernatorial candidate Amanda Chase over her censure by the Virginia Senate.
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Rombauer pulls Preakness upset, Baffert’s Medina Spirit 3rd
Little-known Rombauer sprung an 11-1 upset to win the Preakness on Saturday, passing Bob Baffert’s Kentucky Derby winner to end a potential Triple Crown bid that would have carried a giant asterisk.
Hoax bomb threat at Joint Base Andrews briefly shut down main gate; suspect in custody
Joint Base Andrews, the home of Air Force One, was the scene of a bomb threat Friday that was ultimately determined to be a hoax, a military spokesman said afterward.
Virginia lifts mask mandate to align with CDC guidance
Transgender woman jailed in D.C. granted transfer from men’s housing unit after suing city
D.C. Police Union to file class grievance against city over massive data leak
Maryland officials nix ‘flawed’ plans to widen Capital Beltway
Active-duty Marine officer charged with assaulting police officer during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Black GOP nominee Winsome Sears blasts critical race theory: ‘I’m sick of being used’ by Democrats
Hackers air stolen D.C. police files: Report
A cyber gang on Thursday released data stolen from the Metropolitan Police Department after the agency refused to pay a $4 million ransom, according to a local news outlet.
Judge approves $577 million settlement for Maryland HBCUs
A federal judge has approved a $577 million settlement in a lawsuit over underfunding at Maryland’s four historically Black colleges and universities.
Capitol attackers are higher priority for prosecution than summer rioters, Garland says
Attorney General Merrick Garland acknowledged Wednesday that the Justice Department is prioritizing prosecuting those who participated in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol over those who rioted and looted during last summer’s social justice demonstrations.
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Homicide jump a backdrop to D.C.'s crime prevention initiative
Homicides in the District of Columbia are up significantly over the same period last year, and after a bloody weekend of multiple shootings, including the wounding of a 7-year-old riding a scooter, city officials on Monday outlined plans to address the surge.
AMVETS slams Pentagon after denial to use DoD parking lots for 'Rolling to Remember' rally
The Pentagon has denied a request from American Veterans (AMVETS) to use Defense Department parking lots for its "Rolling to Remember" motorcycle rally later this month, the veterans group said in a statement Monday, slamming Pentagon officials for allegedly refusing to engage in a dialogue about how to hold the event safely in the era of coronavirus.
Supreme Court won't take Maryland bump stock ban case
The Supreme Court is declining to take up a challenge to Maryland's ban on bump stocks and other devices that make guns fire faster.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott lifts outdoor mask mandate
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced Friday that the city will no longer require masks be worn outdoors.
Md. parents fundraise for alternative prom dances after local schools cancel events due to pandemic
Parents in Maryland are fundraising to throw their own prom celebrations after local high schools canceled the end-of-the-year dances because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
D.C. residents angry over plan to raze Hardy Park, build school
Residents of Foxhall Village in Northwest are embroiled in a heated debate over Hardy Park, which is being renovated at a cost of $5 million. City officials want to demolish part of it and build a $56 million school that will offer a more diverse student body for the Woodrow Wilson High feeder system.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan lifts outdoor mask mandate, outdoor dining rules
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that the state is no longer requiring masks to be worn outdoors, and all outdoor dining restrictions will end this weekend.
Maryland finalizes $577M settlement for HBCU federal lawsuit
Maryland has finalized a $577 million settlement to end a 15-year federal lawsuit relating to underfunding at the state's four historically Black colleges and universities, state officials announced Wednesday.
D.C. police computers breached by hacker, department says
The Metropolitan Police Department appears to be the latest victim of a computer hacking group that is threatening to leak sensitive information unless the agency pays a ransom.
Montgomery, Anne Arundel counties relax COVID restrictions
Officials in Montgomery and Anne Arundel counties on Tuesday approved further easing of COVID-19 restrictions, given improving health trends.
D.C. police computers breached by hacker, department says
The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed Tuesday that its computer network has been hacked.
Regional leaders address police reforms, budgets
Police reform has become a key concern around the Washington region amid national attention to police brutality and racism.
D.C. mayor announces changes to vaccine sites, restrictions
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday that the city will switch to walk-up coronavirus vaccination sites and ease certain restrictions next month.
Va. governor signs bill to set up state's first LGBTQ advisory panel
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Monday signed legislation to establish the state's first LGBTQ+ Advisory Board.
'Don't want to see us become California': Virginia Republicans debate ahead of convention
Four out of the seven Republicans running for governor in Virginia met Sunday in their first debate, covering topics ranging from education to law enforcement to the economy, with each promising to turn back liberal Democratic policies and end a GOP losing streak.
FBI turns to high-tech facial recognition, undercover operations to nab Capitol invaders
The number of U.S. Capitol invaders charged with crimes has topped 400, Justice Department records show, and in a recent case the FBI disclosed new twists in identifying and ensnaring a suspect.
Virginia trooper off force after traffic stop viral video
A White state trooper who was seen on video telling a Black driver "you are going to get your a-whipped" and yanking him out of the car by his neck is no longer with the Virginia State Police, a spokeswoman said.
Fairfax County officials appoint former Baltimore police commissioner as new police chief
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in Virginia voted Friday to appoint former Baltimore police commissioner Kevin Davis as the county's new police chief.
Virginia begins early voting in primaries; Democrats have crowded field of 12 vying for governor
Voters in Virginia can begin casting ballots Friday for the state's upcoming primary election. Democratic voters have 12 gubernatorial candidates to choose from, while the state GOP primary will only select nominees for local offices and House of Delegates races. A May 8 convention of the state GOP will choose the party's statewide-office nominees, including for governor.
