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How donated refrigerated trucks could help Maryland community 10/19/2020 05:20pm • Two big refrigerated trucks are now parked at the Christian Life Center in Riverdale, Maryland. (Courtesy Kaiser Permanente) Though people and businesses have been helping out families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic, food donations aren't always well-timed. But in Riverdale, Maryland, peri Virginia legislators advance police and criminal justice reform measures 10/19/2020 12:40pm • RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia General Assembly wrapped up the agenda this month for the special session that began Aug. 18. Legislators introduced over 50 police and criminal justice reform bills during the session. Gov. Ralph Northam called the session to update the state budget and to address Policy vs. personality: Undecideds torn as election nears 10/18/2020 02:19pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Amanda Jaronowski is torn. The lifelong Republican from suburban Cleveland supports President Donald Trump's policies and fears her business could be gutted if Democrat Joe Biden is elected. But she abhors Trump personally, leaving her on the fence about who will get her vote. McLean’s GTT Communications signs $2B sale 10/16/2020 10:19am • Virginia-based GTT Communications is one of the five largest internet backbone providers in the world. (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto/klmax) McLean, Virginia-based telecommunications, internet and cloud services provider GTT Communications has signed an agreement to sell its infrastructure bus Looking back at the Marcus Peters trade one year later 10/15/2020 01:59pm • Looking back at the Marcus Peters trade one year later originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonIt’s not hard to remember a time when the Ravens secondary needed an upgrade.One year ago Thursday, the Ravens were 4-2 ahead of a massive game against the Seahawks, a game that eventually h Hard drive prompts NY Post story on Hunter Biden, temporary suspension of Trump campaign Twitter account 10/15/2020 12:18pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Twenty days before the election, President Donald Trump’s campaign has seized on a tabloid story offering bizarre twists to a familiar line of attack: Democratic candidate Joe Biden’s relationship with Ukraine. The story in question, published Wednesday in the New York Post, Some Charles County student groups may start in-person learning in November 10/13/2020 10:35pm • Some student groups in Charles County, Maryland, may return to the classroom starting next month. The school board voted 5-2 to allow for in-person learning starting Nov. 9. There are 3,218 students whose parents have indicated to Charles County Public Schools that their children will return t Officials stress need for testing as Montgomery Co. sees uptick in daily COVID-19 cases 10/13/2020 02:45pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, has seen an uptick in the number of new cases of the coronavirus this week. On Monday, the county reported 95 new cases. By midday Tuesday, the count of new cases hit 121. Earl Stoddard, director of the county's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Businesses turn to 'Combined Heat and Power' to reduce emissions, cut operating costs 10/13/2020 01:38pm • This content is provided by Washington Gas. As businesses nationwide and around the world search for innovative ways to reduce costs and minimize their carbon footprint, advanced technology known as Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is drawing the attention of developers, property managers and other U.Va. to give option of course credit instead of letter grade 10/13/2020 08:45am • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The University of Virginia is giving students the option of receiving course credit without a letter grade. The Daily Progress reported Monday that the move is being made in the wake of students suffering stress, anxiety and internet connectivity troubles in the face of t Study: DC wildlife rescue group documents crystal-clear problem for migratory birds 10/12/2020 11:00pm • (Video courtesy Abby Milberg) A 10-year study by a D.C. group documented a disturbing trend in bird migration. More migratory birds appear to be dying in collisions with glass buildings, according to a study by Lights Out DC and City Wildlife. Over the years, volunteers with Lights Out DC, Report: A’s exec and ‘Moneyball’ pioneer Billy Beane plans to leave baseball 10/12/2020 07:11pm • Report: ‘Moneyball’ pioneer Billy Beane plans to leave baseball originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe “Moneyball” era may finally be coming to an end in Oakland.Billy Beane is set to step down from his position in the Athletics’ front office once the merger go Hundreds of GMU students petition for pass-fail grading system 10/12/2020 06:05pm • Hundreds of students at one Virginia university are asking for their grading system to change this fall. With classes moving online this semester, George Mason University students have been feeling the impact of the pandemic — and they want a change. Almost 1,500 students at the Fairfax univ Report: Dusty Baker taught Davey Martinez ‘how I want to treat players’ 10/12/2020 03:06pm • Report: Baker taught Davey Martinez ‘how I want to treat players’ originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonDavey Martinez may have been the one to replace Dusty Baker as the Nationals’ manager in 2017, but the elder skipper was one of many former mentors who helped shape Martinez’s manage Ravens stock report after 27-3 win over Bengals 10/12/2020 03:01pm • Ravens stock report after 27-3 win over Bengals originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Ravens dominated in nearly every phase of the game on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium in a 27-3 win over the Bengals. The defense, from top to bottom, was outstanding. Justin Tucker’s lone blemi