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DOJ responds to Va., Md. governors' demand for tighter security around justices' homes 05/12/2022 06:20am • Abortion-rights supporters march to the house of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in Alexandria, Virginia, on May 9, 2022. Alito wrote the draft opinion that would overturn the 1973 Roe v Wade decision. (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) Days after a leak scandal rocked Washingto Chopt opens sustainably-focused store in Ballston 05/10/2022 09:47am • Chopt Creative Salad Co. will open its newest D.C.-area location in Ballston next month, and it will be a first-of-its-kind sustainable restaurant design for the chain. The store will be at the Ballston Exchange, at 4201 Wilson Blvd. The exact opening date hasn't been set. More Busines Protests outside homes of Supreme Court Justices bring scope of civil liberties into focus 05/10/2022 12:01am • Protesters outside the homes of U.S. Supreme Court Justices have been the focus of debate over when and where First Amendment rights can be exercised. On Monday night, some 100 people gathered outside Associate Justice Samuel Alito's home in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County, Virginia. 10 Best Online Outlet Stores That Save You Money 05/09/2022 08:00pm • Everyone loves a bargain, and outlet stores promise name brand goods at deep discounts. Originally intended to sell overstocked goods or items with minor defects, outlet stores have turned into shopping destinations and now they can be found online as well. Many brands, ranging from high-end designe Virginia Del. Danica Roem launches run for newly drawn Va. Senate seat 05/09/2022 12:20pm • Virginia Del. Danica Roem announced Monday she's running for state Senate in 2023, aiming to fill the newly drawn 30th District seat. With 18 months until Election Day on Nov. 7, 2023, Roem is the first Democrat to announce for the seat currently occupied by fellow Democrat Adam Ebbin, who will r Montgomery Co. offers free deck inspections to residents 05/09/2022 05:41am • Montgomery County, Maryland, officials say that taking advantage of free deck inspections may be a great way to get ready for summer. The��deck maintenance inspections are offered courtesy of the Department of Permitting Service (DPS) "to promote Building Safety during the month of May." Pete Artificial Intelligence Stocks: The 10 Best AI Companies 05/08/2022 08:00pm • AI stocks may be excellent long-term investments.The global artificial intelligence industry is expected to grow to $554 billion in total revenue by 2024, according to market research firm IDC. Virtually every industry is being disrupted by AI, automation and robotics. Whether it be machine learning Where DC, Maryland and Virginia abortion laws stand amid Roe v. Wade SCOTUS draft 05/04/2022 08:54pm • Local abortion laws have come back into focus after a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court suggested it could overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion in the U.S. Currently, 23 states have either laws limiting abortion that predate the original Roe v. Wade or "trigge Safeway recalls chicken Caesar salad over unlisted allergens 05/04/2022 07:33am • More than 700 pounds of a chicken Caesar salad are being recalled by grocer Safeway for not listing certain allergens on the package's label. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said that Safeway's ready-to-eat (RTE) Chicken Caesar salad contains anchovies, egg and wheat ��� all of which are known Liberty University���s handling of sexual assaults under investigation by Department of Education 05/04/2022 05:08am • This story was originally published by ProPublica. The federal Department of Education has begun investigating Liberty University���s handling of student reports of sexual assault. In a statement to ProPublica, the school pledged its ���full cooperation��� with the investigation. Last Octobe Md. lawmakers push health department to expand Medicaid coverage for transgender health care 04/30/2022 11:54pm • In light of recent federal policy changes, Sen. Mary L. Washington (D-Baltimore City) and Del. Anne R. Kaiser (D-Montgomery) are urging the Department of Health to redesign its Medicaid policy surrounding health care for transgender Marylanders. Washington and Kaiser��wrote to Maryland Department Maryland lawmakers push to expand Medicaid coverage for transgender residents 04/30/2022 12:36pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for��Maryland Matters��� free email subscription��today. In light of recent federal policy changes, Sen. Mary L. Washington (D-Baltimore City) and Del. Anne R. Kaiser (D-Montgomery) are urging th Where to get rid of old medications for Prescription Drug Take Back Day 04/30/2022 11:33am • Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and local police stations want you to get those unwanted and unneeded medications out of your house and disposed of properly. There are several locations in the D.C. region set up and ready to get rid of those medications safely. The service Saturday is Prescription Drug Take Back Day 04/28/2022 09:16pm • National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, a time to rid your home of��unwanted, unused or expired prescription medicines for pets and people. "Medications can save lives; they can also really harm people if they're used inappropriately," said Bonnie Levin, the assistant vice president Metro to cut wait times, increase police presence 04/28/2022 12:10pm • Good news for some Metro riders: Train frequency is about to pick up a bit on some lines. Service will increase on the Green and Yellow lines starting Monday, with waits going down to 15 minutes, General Manager Paul Wiedefeld announced Thursday. At stations served by both lines, trains will come