Pepsi rolls out new logo ahead of cola’s 125th anniversary
Pepsi announced Tuesday that the soda would be getting a new-look logo that will roll out into stores by the fall, in time for the cola's 125th anniversary. Published March 28, 2023
Brad Matthews
Articles by Brad Matthews
Judge rules that Pence must comply with special counsel’s subpoena, testify before grand jury
Former Vice President Mike Pence must appear before a grand jury in compliance with a subpoena from special counsel Jack Smith, Judge James Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ruled. Published March 28, 2023
Historic Ohio factory where Wright Brothers began airplane manufacturing industry damaged in fire
The historic Wright Brothers airplane factory in Dayton, Ohio, was damaged by a fire early on Sunday morning. Published March 28, 2023
Disney not the happiest place on Earth for 7,000 laid off employees as company begins cuts
Walt Disney Co. has begun its planned layoff of 7,000 employees, with the first round of cuts having started Monday. Published March 28, 2023
Metrorail riders in full bloom, thanks to cherry blossoms
Throngs of tourists visiting the District of Columbia's cherry trees, now in full bloom, helped Metrorail's ridership blossom. Published March 28, 2023
Pair of Cuban migrants apprehended at Florida airport after flying there on a motorized hang glider
A duo of Cuban migrants were apprehended at Key West International Airport in Florida Saturday after flying there on a motorized hang glider. Published March 25, 2023
Metro Transit Police to begin wearing body cameras
Metro Transit Police will begin wearing body cameras in the coming weeks, the department announced Friday. Published March 25, 2023
As pension protests rage, President Macron of France is caught taking off luxury watch in interview
As French protests over his unilateral reform to the nation's pension system continue, President Emmanuel Macron was caught making a fashion faux pas during an interview. Published March 25, 2023
Explosion at R.M. Palmer Chocolate Factory in Pennsylvania kills two, injures eight
An explosion Friday evening at the R.M. Palmer Chocolate Factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, left two confirmed dead and eight injured, along with five others still missing. Published March 25, 2023
Community complaint leads to seizure of ghost gun and fentanyl pills in Montgomery County
A ghost gun and hundreds of fentanyl pills were seized in Montgomery County, Maryland, after police found a 20-year-old man and a juvenile female trespassing in a local shopping center, law enforcement announced Friday. Published March 25, 2023
Beef wholesaler recalls ground chuck over potential food poisoning
The Food Safety and Inspection Service on Friday announced a recall of 3,436 pounds of ground chuck sold in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and six other states. Published March 24, 2023
Gluten-free brownie brittle recalled because it contains wheat
A gluten-free Reese's Pieces brownie brittle was recalled Thursday because it contains wheat, which contains gluten. Published March 24, 2023
State Department overhauls passport process for flood of Americans returning to foreign travel
The State Department is beefing up its passport operation in response to soaring demand for U.S. passports. Published March 24, 2023
Metro installing tall gates to deter fare evasion
In order to deter people trying to skirt paying their fare, Metro is retrofitting gates at 10 stations with saloon-style doors that are, the agency hopes, too tall to hop over or otherwise bypass. Published March 24, 2023
Sweet time in D.C., with cherry blossoms in full bloom
Spring is here in the District of Columbia, and so too are the cherry blossoms on the Tidal Basin. D.C.'s Yoshino cherry trees reached full bloom Thursday afternoon. Published March 24, 2023
Identities of the drivers and victims involved in Baltimore Beltway crash released
Maryland State Police released Thursday the names and identities of the six construction workers killed in a crash on Interstate 695, also known as the Baltimore Beltway. Published March 23, 2023
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed budget to add hundreds more traffic cameras to city streets
D.C. metro-area drivers be advised: D.C. is planning to add hundreds more traffic cameras to the city's streets. Published March 23, 2023
NASCAR driver Josh Williams suspended one race for parking his car at the finish line
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Williams has been suspended for one race for parking his car at the start and finish line during Saturday's race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Published March 23, 2023
Skittles, icing, citrus soda could change due to California bill
The ingredients of manufactured food ranging from Skittles and Hot Tamales to corn tortillas, cake icing and citrus soda could have to be reworked if a California State Assembly bill passes. Published March 23, 2023
Woman stopped with gun at Norfolk International Airport security checkpoint
Transportation Security Administration officers at Norfolk International Airport nabbed their seventh firearm of the year, the agency announced. Published March 22, 2023
