Emily Zantow

Va. judge rejects indoor gun show event expected to draw up to 25,000

A Fairfax County Circuit Court judge on Thursday shot down a lawsuit filed by hosts of one of the nation's biggest gun shows, who claimed that cancelling this weekend's event due to coronavirus restrictions violated the Second Amendment.

November 19, 2020

D.C. mayor changes coronavirus test sites as cases rise

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday announced changes to coronavirus test sites as more people are getting tested and cases are on the rise.

November 18, 2020

Washington Teachers’ Union refuses to approve school reopening plan

The president of the Washington Teachers' Union refused Tuesday to approve a tentative memorandum of agreement with D.C. Public Schools to return to in-person learning.

November 18, 2020

D.C. Council approves police overtime accountability bill

A near-unanimous D.C. Council on Tuesday approved emergency legislation aimed at holding the Metropolitan Police Department accountable for overtime pay.

November 17, 2020

Maryland tightens coronavirus-related restrictions amid case surge

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday tightened coronavirus-related restrictions, including limiting hours at dining establishments and reducing capacity at a number of businesses.

November 17, 2020

Ralph Northam: ‘It’s time to legalize marijuana in Virginia’

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has announced plans to introduce a bill to legalize marijuana statewide for the upcoming 2021 legislative session.

November 17, 2020

Coronavirus spike prompts Va. House to convene virtually in 2021

An increase in coronavirus cases has prompted the Virginia House of Delegates to convene virtually for the 2021 legislative session, and Republican officials say 30 days should be "sufficient" time to complete the work.

November 16, 2020

D.C. police chief: ‘Worst’ of weekend protests was ‘physical disputes over an election’

Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham said Monday that the "physical disputes" at weekend protests over the results of the 2020 general election are not typical for the United States.

November 16, 2020

D.C. schools to offer online classes with in-person staff supervision

D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee said Monday that more than 50 classrooms at 29 schools will open Wednesday with capacity to serve more than 600 students.

November 16, 2020

Thousands flock to pro-Trump rallies in D.C.

Thousands of supporters for President Trump filled Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., on Saturday as several rallies took place speaking out against what they see as widespread vote fraud throwing the election to presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden.

November 14, 2020

National Park Service approves permit for 10,000 to attend pro-Trump rally in D.C. this weekend

The National Park Service on Friday approved a permit request by Women for America First for 10,000 people to rally in D.C.'s Freedom Plaza this weekend.

November 13, 2020

Failure to wear mask results in $250 fine in Frederick Co.

People in Frederick County may be fined up to $250 if they do not wear a mask in indoor and outdoor public places where they can't social distance from people they do not live with, under new regulations going into effect Friday afternoon.

November 13, 2020

D.C. attorney general: Leading gas distributor used pandemic to gouge drivers

D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing the city's biggest gasoline distributor of using the coronavirus pandemic as a "business opportunity" to nearly double its profits by inflating pump prices.

November 13, 2020

Larry Hogan ‘frustrated’ that White House is ‘focused on fighting elections,’ not COVID-19

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday that he is "frustrated" over a lack of communication with the White House Coronavirus Task Force.

November 12, 2020

Muriel Bowser, D.C. mayor: Coronavirus hike ‘may’ prompt new restrictions

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Thursday that coronavirus-related restrictions "may" need to be expanded amid a recent hike in cases.

November 12, 2020

Muriel Bowser, D.C. mayor, on job with Biden admin: ‘I’m not going anywhere’

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday addressed a rumor that she might take a job in the administration of presumptive President-elect Joseph R. Biden.

November 12, 2020

Pro-Trump supporters rally near White House ahead of weekend events

Cars filled with President Trump supporters paraded near the White House Wednesday night ahead of rallies planned this weekend, according to a local news outlet.

November 12, 2020

Montgomery, Loudoun public schools approve plans for in-person instruction

The Montgomery County school board has tentatively approved a phased plan to allow students to return for in-person instruction in January, and the Loudoun County School Board has approved allowing nearly 7,000 students to begin hybrid learning next month.

November 11, 2020

Larry Hogan announces new restrictions for Maryland amid coronavirus case surge

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday new coronavirus-related restrictions as the state has "crossed over into the danger zone" amid a recent case surge.

November 10, 2020

Dueling protests in D.C. planned this weekend

Three pro-Trump rallies and an antifascist counterprotest are scheduled for this weekend in the District, as post-election demonstrations swell in U.S. cities.

November 10, 2020