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Prince George’s Co. executive candidates demand firing of schools CEO
Following a string of sex abuse scandals and a grade-fixing investigation within Prince George’s County Public Schools, candidates for county executive are calling for the firing of the school system’s CEO.
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Centreville students get their law: Va. 911 call centers must accept text messages
Four Centreville High School students proposed a bill that will become law July 1, requiring all Virginia jurisdictions to allow text messages to 911.
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Maryland governor honors deputy who fired at school shooter
A school resource officer who fired at a student gunman in Maryland is receiving more honors.
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4/20 is here: Maryland dispensaries roll out discounts, events for ‘the black Friday of the cannabis industry’
Maryland dispensaries are celebrating the cannabis industry’s biggest holiday with special deals, events and prizes offered all week long to local consumers.
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Commuters can celebrate Earth Day with perks from local transit, more
Commuters can take advantage of a number of free or discounted options as transit organizations across the D.C. region observe Earth Day on Friday, or roll out new discounts tied to Interstate 66 tolls and upcoming toll lane construction.
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DC pot advocates still selling, despite police raids
As marijuana fans celebrate the cannabis holiday known as 4/20 on Friday, advocates in the nation’s capital are complaining about an increase in police crackdowns on pot sales.
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Loudoun Co. votes to find out cost of widening a portion of Va. 7
Loudoun County Supervisor Suzanne Volpe made a motion calling on county staff to find out how much it would cost to widen Virginia Route 7 from three lanes to four.
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Metro this weekend: Fest’s end means return of shutdowns, single-tracking
Track work resumes this weekend following a weekslong break for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and the impacts will definitely be felt on the Yellow and Red lines.
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Virginia to receive nearly $10M to fight opioid crisis
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday its second year of funding through the Opioid State Targeted Response program. Virginia is getting $9.76 million.
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This is spring? Freeze watch issued for parts of DC region
This spring has been anything but springlike. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for much of the area west of D.C. until 9 a.m. Friday.
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13 area national park attractions to check out during National Park Week
If this year’s extended winter weather has left you itching to get outside, now is the time to do it. April 21 through 29 is National Park Week, and memorials, museums and parks throughout the D.C. area are celebrating with family-friendly events and programming.
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Q&A: Amy Schumer, Rory Scovel break down the belly laughs of ‘I Feel Pretty’
Amy Schumer and co-star Rory Scovel join WTOP to dish on their new comedy “I Feel Pretty,” while joking about Schumer’s party days at Towson University.
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Redskins, Ravens schedules released for 2018-19 season
The NFL released the schedules for all 32 teams for the upcoming 2018 season on Thursday. Find out when the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Ravens are playing.
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Loyalty to Trump key focus of Virginia GOP Senate debate
During a debate, Virginia Republican senate candidates argued over who supported President Donald Trump more and who was the most loyal to him.
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DC man accused of killing girlfriend’s 2-year-old son may have hurt her kids before: charging docs
According to charging documents made available Thursday, 24-year-old James Embre may have been physical with the toddler, even before his death.
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