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'Road Shark' campaign in Fairfax Co. bites nearly 25,000 drivers for unsafe driving 'Road Shark' campaign in Fairfax Co. bites nearly 25,000 drivers for unsafe driving 08/10/2023 03:20am • In March, Fairfax County police and Virginia State Police teamed up to put a focus on catching motorists driving dangerously in the county. It was called the 2023 "Road Shark" campaign and in four waves, 25,000 warnings and citations went out. 🚓🦈The results are in! Road Shark has How to handle homesickness in college How to handle homesickness in college 08/07/2023 11:30am • Starting college can stir up a mix of emotions, including excitement and nervousness about what's to come. As students grapple with living independently and away from familiar people and places -- often for the first time -- homesickness is common. These feelings are not just experienced by first Md. Board approves new attorney general positions, Davis strikes hopeful tone on Orioles lease Md. Board approves new attorney general positions, Davis strikes hopeful tone on Orioles lease 08/03/2023 07:29am • This content was republished with permission from WTOPâs news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Mattersâ free email subscription today. The Board of Public Works on Wednesday authorized beefing up the Office of the Attorney General. The board approved creating four posit Howell gets the chance to show Rivera, new ownership he should be Commanders' QB1 Howell gets the chance to show Rivera, new ownership he should be Commanders' QB1 08/02/2023 03:29pm • Sam Howell wanted no part of being featured in âœQuarterback,â the docuseries that profiled Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota. He didn't need the distraction clouding his focus. Plus, the spotlight is already shining plenty bright on Howell as he tries to become the Washingto Fairfax Co. police increase presence after fatal crash on Burke Centre Parkway Fairfax Co. police increase presence after fatal crash on Burke Centre Parkway 07/26/2023 02:05pm • Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, have returned to the scene of a crash that killed a teenager and sent four others to the hospital, in hopes of preventing the next tragedy. "We do these public announcements to let everyone know that we're going to be out there," said Fairfax County Police Depa Deshazor Everett on crash that killed fiancée, distracted driving PSA and possible return to NFL Deshazor Everett on crash that killed fiancée, distracted driving PSA and possible return to NFL 07/26/2023 05:38am • Former Washington Commanders player Deshazor Everett knows what the internet says about him: "If you Google my name, it's probably the first thing that pops up." "It" is the Dec. 23, 2021, single-car crash on Gum Spring Road near Aldie, Virginia that killed his fiancée Olivia Peters, and has Thieves targeting valet stands in DC Thieves targeting valet stands in DC 07/24/2023 04:46pm • Criminals are targeting valet stands in the nationâs capital, and that has the D.C. urging those who park cars to rethink how they do business. Since last Thursday, at least two restaurants have seen thieves run up to valet stands and steal the keys of several vehicles. In their aftermath, P Maryland sees increase in stimulant prescriptions amid Adderall shortage, state program shows Maryland sees increase in stimulant prescriptions amid Adderall shortage, state program shows 07/11/2023 08:39pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOPâs news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Mattersâ free email subscription today. Federal drug agencies and pharmaceutical companies continue to report a shortage in common medications used to treat symptoms of Attention Being forced back to the office? You might find it’s not that bad Being forced back to the office? You might find itâs not that bad 07/10/2023 11:50am • The push to get remote workers back to the office continues to snare more office workers who are still enjoying fully-remote work or hybrid schedules. As of now, 85% of office workers go into the office at least once a week, according to a survey conducted by ResumeBuilder. For those dreading the Taking your dog for a walk? Get off your phone and do this instead Taking your dog for a walk? Get off your phone and do this instead 07/05/2023 01:50pm • Your dog probably had a rough night with Independence Day fireworks, and if you decide to reward them with a long walk, make sure you pay attention and arenât distracted by Instagram or reading online news. There are several reasons that you do not want to be distracted while walking your dog. Drive sober or get pulled over: DC police push importance of sober driving during holiday weekend Drive sober or get pulled over: DC police push importance of sober driving during holiday weekend 07/01/2023 04:43pm • D.C. police are reminding people to drive sober for the safety of themselves and others this holiday weekend. To further prove the point, the department said it's partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to focus on avoiding impaired and distracted driving. The partne Vehicles searches, field sobriety tests: What marijuana legalization in Md. means for public safety Vehicles searches, field sobriety tests: What marijuana legalization in Md. means for public safety 06/30/2023 04:52am • The legalization of marijuana and marijuana-related products on July 1 will change a lot around the state of Maryland. But even as laws are changing, using marijuana the wrong way will still have consequences. Public safety leaders are warning people not to get the wrong impression about ‘It’s a pretty fast hamster wheel’: Stepping away from DC’s work-obsessed culture â˜Itâs a pretty fast hamster wheelâ: Stepping away from DCâs work-obsessed culture 06/23/2023 05:14am • A rising star in Washington, Luke Russert left a prominent career as a NBC correspondent and fill-in anchor back in 2016 and didn't look back. The son of the late Tim Russert, a television news legend, gave up what many eager and hard-charging young worker seek in the nation's capital: Promin Black Lives Matter vigil relocation in Warrenton prompts free speech debate Black Lives Matter vigil relocation in Warrenton prompts free speech debate 06/22/2023 12:04pm • Rev. Vinicent Holland makes an impassioned plea to the Warrenton Town Council on June 13, advocating for the Black Lives Matter Vigil for Action's return to its traditional venue, the Court House Square Plaza at the Main, Waterloo and Alexandria Pike intersection. (Courtesy James Jarvis/FauquierNow How gaming is informing the design of vehicle dashboards How gaming is informing the design of vehicle dashboards 06/18/2023 09:00am • ▶ Watch Video: How gaming is informing the design of car dashboards Detroit â The 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ, an electric vehicle, comes with what General Motors calls its new "cockpit experience." It feels a bit like a video game because it was designed by gamers. "Historically, the ext
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