Emily Zantow

Early release of some violent offenders nears final approval by D.C. Council

A unanimous D.C. Council has given initial approval to a bill that would allow hundreds of violent felons to be released early from prison, a measure strongly opposed by the Metropolitan Police Department.

December 2, 2020

D.C.-area officials say coronavirus relief bill must fund public transit

D.C.-area officials say the next federal coronavirus relief bill must include public transportation funds to help bail out Metro from a budget deficit of nearly $495 million for operations next year.

December 1, 2020

Larry Hogan: Maryland needs 2,000 health care workers

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that the state is looking to recruit up to 2,000 more health care workers to help address the surge in coronavirus hospitalizations.

December 1, 2020

Metro budget proposal closes 19 train stations, no weekend rides

Metro's 2021 budget proposal includes closing 19 train stations, no weekend rides and ending service at 9 p.m., according to local news outlet reports.

December 1, 2020

Muriel Bowser, D.C. mayor: Police Chief Peter Newsham ‘did his job’ to fight racism

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday that she believes outgoing Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham "did his job" to fight racism.

November 30, 2020

Muriel Bowser, D.C. mayor: Residents who traveled during holiday should get tested

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday urged residents to get tested for the coronavirus and limit their activities if they traveled outside the city to celebrate Thanksgiving last week.

November 30, 2020

Timothy Eugene Francis, D.C. homicide detective, killed in apparent murder-suicide

A D.C. homicide detective and his wife were found dead Friday in an apparent murder-suicide, according to authorities.

November 30, 2020

Va. pro-gun rights group to host Lobby Day caravan

A pro-gun rights caravan is coming to the Virginia state Capitol in January because organizers say the time slot to host their annual Lobby Day rally -- which drew thousands last year -- was taken by gun control advocates.

November 27, 2020

Md. State Police: No charges, arrests during Thanksgiving restriction crackdown

Maryland State Police say no charges or arrests were made Thursday evening when troopers were deployed statewide by Gov. Larry Hogan to help crack down on coronavirus restriction violations.

November 27, 2020

Amal Awad, Lisa Myers, Melissa Hyatt leading police in Maryland counties

Women have secured the top police positions -- and a place in history -- in three Maryland counties for the first time ever.

November 26, 2020

Peter Newsham replacement should focus on racism, D.C. lawmakers say

D.C. lawmakers are already compiling a wish list of qualities for a candidate to replace Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham, who is leaving the District to lead the Prince William County Police Department.

November 25, 2020

Fairfax Co. schools pause in-person return of students amid virus surge

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Braband announced Tuesday that select elementary students will not return to school in-person on Dec. 1 as planned.

November 24, 2020

Montgomery Co. issues new coronavirus restrictions before Thanksgiving

Indoor gatherings in Montgomery County will be limited to 10 people starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to new coronavirus restrictions issued by the county's health officer.

November 24, 2020

D.C. audit shows hard-hit COVID-19 areas

A new D.C. auditor's report shows that the coronavirus pandemic has hit hardest in the city's most vulnerable wards.

November 24, 2020

Larry Hogan: ‘There have been no faulty or failed Korean tests’

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday disputed a Washington Post report that his administration spent $9.46 million on 500,000 faulty coronavirus tests from South Korea earlier this year.

November 23, 2020

Muriel Bowser adds new coronavirus restrictions as cases top 20K

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday new coronavirus restrictions, including reduced capacity at gatherings, religious facilities and restaurants, amid a surge of COVID-19 cases in the District.

November 23, 2020

Lewis Ferebee, D.C. schools chief: Only 50% of students signed up to return in person showed up

D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee said Friday only 50% of the students signed up to return to in-person showed up this week, according to a local journalist.

November 20, 2020

Larry Hogan spent $9M on faulty coronavirus tests from South Korea

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan used state funds to purchase $9.46 million dollars worth of faulty coronavirus tests from South Korea, according to a local news outlet.

November 20, 2020

No federal charges for D.C. police officer who fatally shot Deon Kay

The U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C. announced Thursday that the Metropolitan Police Department officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Deon Kay in September will not face federal criminal civil rights charges.

November 20, 2020

Smithsonian museums, zoo to close Monday due to virus concerns

The Smithsonian Institution announced Thursday that all of its reopened facilities will temporarily close next week amid pandemic concerns.

November 19, 2020