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Mendelson defends nomination of formerly incarcerated man to DC sentencing commission 01/09/2024 05:45am • The D.C. Council is set to vote on allowing formerly convicted murderer, Joel Castón, to join the D.C. Sentencing and Criminal Code Revision Commission, which has sparked debate among D.C. leaders. D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson is standing behind his choice of selecting Castón to fill th City of Fairfax police introduce new 'cruise mode' for police lights 01/07/2024 08:47am • When you see police lights in your rearview mirror, it can be bad news — but you may not mind seeing these lights being used more on police cruisers. Patrol vehicles in Fairfax, Virginia, now have what are being called "cruise mode lights." "These low-intensity, steady burning lights are des Analysis: Maryland climate plan is comprehensive but lacks short-term legislative strategy 01/06/2024 11:31pm • By most accounts, the Maryland Department of the Environment's plan outlining the policy actions required to dramatically reduce the state's greenhouse gas emissions is innovative and ambitious. But the 98-page document, released during the quiet days between Christmas and New Year's, lacks a coh Prince George's Co. to add more school crossing guards to improve safety 01/05/2024 08:00pm • In response to a shortage of school crossing guards, Prince George's County, Maryland, is taking steps to make roads safer for kids. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks says her office and Prince George's County Police are working together to staff intersections where there are no guards with poli Prince George's Co. animal shelter temporarily closed after mystery dog illness outbreak 01/05/2024 01:39pm • The outbreak of an unidentified canine illness shut down a Prince George's County, Maryland, animal shelter and halted most dog adoptions on Thursday. Shelter staff are initiating quarantine protocols to stop the spread of the disease and begin treating ill dogs, the Prince George’s County Anim Culpeper police investigate 'swatting' call reporting hoax triple homicide 01/04/2024 11:39am • Culpeper law enforcement are searching for answers after a hoax call sent them to a home with a seemingly triple homicide. On Dec. 29, at approximately 6:17 p.m., the Culpeper County E-911 Center received a non-emergency phone call from an anonymous male subject. The man on the phone alleged that h How to get on top of your personal finances in 2024 01/03/2024 05:28pm • While losing weight or learning a new language can be a good New Year’s resolution, the beginning of the year can also be a good time to get your finances in order. Your financial goals will likely change based on age, but there are still tried-and-true goals that people of any age should strive Fairfax County set to permanently allow outdoor dining — with a few new rules 01/03/2024 08:17am • Outdoor dining became a thing during the COVID-19 pandemic — Fairfax County, Virginia is set to make eating and drinking outside of a restaurant, bar, brewery or vineyard a permanent possibility. A proposed zoning ordinance amendment would automatically allow food and drink businesses to set up U.S. reopening 4 entry points at southern border after migrant crossings drop 01/03/2024 05:16am • ▶ Watch Video: U.S. to reopen border crossings previously closed over migrant influx U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will resume commercial and legal travel at four official crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border Thursday that were partially or fully closed recently due to rec DC Council threatens to sue Mayor Bowser over SNAP benefits 01/02/2024 08:28pm • After news broke that D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser suggested she would refuse to boost food assistance benefits for District residents, it looks like the D.C. Council is ready to play hardball — including taking her to court. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson's Tuesday resolution "authorizes our Gene DC rental assistance program to open for new applications Tuesday 01/02/2024 09:32am • D.C. residents looking for emergency rental assistance will be able to apply beginning on Jan. 2 at noon, according to the latest information from the District's Department of Human Services. "In the past year, DHS received an influx of applications and closed the application portal in March 2023 An incoming Virginia delegate wants to expand use of speed cameras 01/02/2024 08:16am • When they reconvene this month, Virginia lawmakers will consider a proposal to allow local governments to install speed cameras wherever they deem them necessary, with penalties of up to $100 for violations. Bill patron Del.-elect Mike Jones, D-Richmond, said the legislation is intended to increa DC-area officers finish New Year weekend with increased police presence 01/01/2024 03:20am • Maryland, Virginia and District police agencies have spent New Year's Eve — a night of drinks and celebration — responding to several incidents across the region. WTOP's Traffic Center and producer's desk reached out to several agencies about their plans to increase patrols over the holiday w Maryland's highest paid lobbyists registered to push fossil fuel interests in statehouse next year 12/29/2023 09:49pm • Just in time for the 2024 General Assembly session: An update on state lobbying firms that represent fossil fuel clients — and the governments, clean energy companies, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions that hire them. Earlier this year, a new national climate advocacy group Virginia reports first pediatric death of 2023 flu season 12/28/2023 11:59pm • The Virginia Department of Health reported the state’s first influenza-associated pediatric death for the season on Thursday. Officials reported that a child between the ages of five and 12 in Virginia’s Eastern region died from complications associated with the virus. To protect the familyâ€