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Proposed Fairfax Co. school budget would boost security, bring officers to elementary schools 01/14/2023 01:30am • Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid unveiled her proposed $3.5 billion budget for fiscal 2024 on Thursday night, which includes funding for elementary school security and a 3% cost-of-living raise for all employees. Reid's proposed budget allocates $400,000 for "safety and Maryland isn't planning a tax holiday, but is adding money to the state's budget 01/13/2023 08:27pm • Don't expect a gas tax holiday, but do expect to see lawmakers using their new authority to add money to the state's budget. Those were just a few of the items Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson talked about in a briefing with reporters just two days after the start of the 90-day legislative Several hurt in Bethesda apartment fire 01/13/2023 06:38pm • At least five people are in the hospital after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Bethesda, Maryland, Friday afternoon. The fire started just after 4 p.m. on the second floor of an apartment building on 10300 Westlake Drive near Montgomery Mall, according to Montgomery County Fire and Re DNA match leads to indictment in 2017 arson in Loudoun County 01/13/2023 02:54pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. After a DNA match in the state database, a Loudoun County grand jury has indicted a 28-year-old man with arson in connection with a 201 Weekend Road and Rail: I-95 toll updates; I-66 and 495 work 01/12/2023 10:37am • This weekend, weather could impact overnight work related to the Interstate 66 Transformation and Interstate 495 Next projects. In the District, the 295/South Capitol Street Corridor Projects are slated to continue. And on I-95 through the Fort McHenry Tunnel, more electronic tolling goes into place Grant Wahl's widow is battling COVID disinformation after his death 01/12/2023 10:00am • ▶ Watch Video: Dr. Celine Gounder on protecting husband Grant Wahl's legacy, fighting disinformation A month after the sudden death of her husband, renowned soccer journalist Grant Wahl, Dr. Celine Gounder is battling COVID disinformation about how he died. Gounder, an infectious d 2023 MLK Day of Service events in the DC region 01/12/2023 08:13am • Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 16 this year — and in the spirit of the late civil rights leader, the weekend will be packed with opportunities for people to serve their communities. MLK Day is a federal holiday, and charities and volunteer groups see it as the perfect way for Toad the Wet Sprocket frontman Glen Phillips plays Union Stage at The Wharf in DC 01/12/2023 04:49am • Hear our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” He's best known as the lead singer of the alternative-rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket. Next week, Glen Phillips hits Union Stage in D.C. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, playing Sprocket's biggest hits and stuff from his new solo album Superintendent: 3 Loudoun Co. schools didn't inform students of National Merit recognition 01/11/2023 06:22pm • Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia is working to standardized its process for notifying students of National Merit recognition, after three high schools took longer to notify National Merit "Commended Scholars." Acting Superintendent Daniel Smith told the school board Tuesday night that 14 Montgomery Co. elementary educator receives 'Oscar award' of teaching 01/11/2023 06:13am • At Fairland Elementary School in Silver Spring, Maryland, a gymnasium full of students erupted in cheers as one of their teachers was named the best of the best in the nation. The students were celebrating third grade teacher Dion Jones being selected as a Milken Educator Award recipient. 11 best weekend getaways from DC 01/10/2023 11:00am • There's no denying the countless things to do and see in our nation's capital. However, the nonstop pace of Washington, D.C., can wear anyone out, and sometimes a weekend getaway is just what the doctor ordered. Luckily, D.C.'s central mid-Atlantic location gives travelers easy access to top destina Virginians can now apply for custom license plate honoring women veterans 01/10/2023 09:54am • Virginians hoping to honor women veterans could soon have an opportunity to voice their support through a specialty license plate. But the deadline to apply for a plate is approaching. Those interested in the specialty license plates need to pre-apply and mail in a deposit to the Virginia Depa Colonial Pipeline section restarts after Virginia fuel leak 01/10/2023 06:40am • DANVILLE, Va. (AP) — A portion of the nation's largest fuel pipeline has restarted, days after it was shut down by a diesel fuel leak in Virginia, Colonial Pipeline said. The spill at the Witt booster station near Danville was discovered Tuesday, prompting a shutdown of the line, the Alpharetta Maryland credit union's mission for financial literacy 01/09/2023 12:27pm • A recent Standard & Poor’s study determined just 57% of U.S. adults are considered financially literate, as measured by their knowledge of basic banking and personal finance topics. Some Americans are more vulnerable to financial illiteracy than others, something Audra Pettus remembers expe DC consultant Patrick Curran talks about his big 'Jeopardy!' win 01/09/2023 12:10am • From trivia nights to crossword puzzles, D.C. consultant Patrick Curran brought home a win for the District on 'Jeopardy!' last week. Growing up, Curran said 'Jeopardy!' had been a family staple, bringing everyone together. "We've always loved the game show," he said. "It's been a part of my l