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Struggling Va. cemeteries hoping for state support 02/04/2020 10:35am • The cemetery at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church could find new financial support in a proposal from Gov. Ralph Northam that would shift funds from Confederate cemeteries to support African American sites. (InsideNova/Jared Foretek) This article was written by WTOP���s news partner,��InsideNoVa.com E-scooters come to GMU campus (but they���re geofenced) 02/04/2020 09:07am • Spin scooters are seen on the campus of George Mason University in Virginia. Students will be able to use scooters to get around, but will not be able to take them off campus. (Courtesy GMU) Electric scooter company Spin has deployed a fleet of e-scooters on the George Mason University campus in Va. House passes education bills on transgender students, college assault policies 02/01/2020 04:00am • A series of education bills that could impact students ranging in age from kindergarten through college passed the Virginia House or Senate Friday. In one significant change, the House voted 61-37 in favor of a bill that would prevent the arrest of students for disorderly conduct at school or dur Things to do around DC this weekend: Jan. 31-Feb. 2 01/31/2020 11:00am • All weekend The Washington Golf and Travel Show at the Dulles Expo Center puts the whole world of golf at your feet with vendors demos, games, activities, special guests and more. The Washington Auto Show at the D.C. Convention Center brings state-of-the-art rides with more than 600 new makes Report: Even in Md.���s wealthiest county, health disparities persist 01/31/2020 09:11am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners��at��Maryland Matters.��Sign up for��Maryland Matters��� free email subscription��today. ���For decades, Howard County has been known for its forward-thinking approach to creating the highest quality of life, serving as a na Garden Plot: How to handle destructive willow oaks 01/31/2020 04:37am • Mike returns to Chantilly! Mike will appear on Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23 at the long-running Capital Remodel and Garden Show at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly. Exact times and details soon, but expect to hear about tomatoes, organic lawn care, compost���and, of course���answers to DC Council joins mayor in opposing Jack Evans run for Ward 2 seat 01/31/2020 04:20am • All 12 members of the D.C. council have joined Mayor Muriel Bowser in vocally opposing a campaign bid from former Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans for his old seat. He resigned two weeks ago amid an ethics scandal. "All of us agreed to expel Jack Evans from the D.C. Council after an exhaustive Cursing in public could no longer be a crime in Virginia 01/31/2020 04:10am • Profanely cursing in public may not be illegal in Virginia for much longer. The House of Delegates voted, 76-24, on Thursday to repeal the provision. The repeal bill now heads to the Senate. Currently, profanely cursing or swearing in public is a Class 4 misdemeanor, which carries a fine of Virginia lawmakers vote to roll back 2012 abortion restrictions 01/28/2020 06:26pm • Virginia is set to roll back abortion restrictions ��� such as a 24-hour waiting period and a required transabdominal ultrasound ��� that GOP lawmakers implemented nearly a decade ago. The newly Democratic-led House of Delegates voted 52-45 Tuesday to repeal the 2012 mandatory waiting period; ult How DevSecOps helps agencies make small changes that add up 01/28/2020 03:56pm • This content is sponsored by Presidio. Retail websites like Amazon and popular mobile applications like Uber are constantly being updated with new features and changes. That���s changing the public���s expectations for digital applications and services, and federal agencies are left trying to kee How low-code platforms can accelerate IT modernization 01/27/2020 09:51am • This content is provided by Appian. There are a nexus of forces coming together that are driving federal agencies towards IT modernization, namely: Changing mission needs that require��rapid access to new��capabilities, features, information and insights; Increasing cyber exposures that t Things to do around DC this weekend: Jan. 24���26 01/24/2020 03:00pm • All Weekend The Washington Auto Show at the Washington Convention Center brings state of the art ride and drives with 600+ new makes and models, demos, family friendly activities, special guests and more through this weekend. The World of Pet Expo at the Maryland State Fairgrounds is for pet ent Software developer Macedon expands Reston HQ, will double staff 01/24/2020 05:00am • ���The quality of living in Northern Virginia and its proximity to Washington, D.C., helps us to attract and retain top talent,��� founder and CEO Austin Rosenfeld said. (Courtesy Macedon Technologies/Monique Dicarlo) Reston, Virginia-based Macedon Technologies will invest $1.65 million in its c A new text message scam is disguising itself as a FedEx notification 01/23/2020 07:13am • It's an exhilarating feeling we can all relate to -- FedEx notifying you that your package has been delivered. But before you mindlessly click on that text message that looks like it's from FedEx, take a second look because it could be a scam. Some people around the country are receiving 25 Best jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree 01/22/2020 07:00pm • No bachelor's degree? No problem. A four-year college education can provide workers with career opportunities, yet it's not required for many good job options. These 25 jobs that don't require a bachelor's are among the best available, according to the U.S. News Best Jobs of 2020 rankings. Som