Search

Advocacy group wants 'more community input' in DC housing authority's future 12/15/2022 10:55pm • An advocacy group that offers services to people who depend on the D.C. Housing Authority said that while it's pleased that the issues facing housing residents are getting a lot of attention, it is concerned that any reforms that come will not bring about the changes it hopes to see for the city’s Oyez, oyez, oyez: Maryland's highest court now reigns 'Supreme' 12/15/2022 10:07am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland’s highest courts are getting a makeover. On Wednesday, the seven-member Court of Appeals, for centuries the top rung on the st Freezing rain, icy roads make for slick morning commute in DC area 12/15/2022 09:06am • A winter storm that threatened to bring icy conditions across the region didn't materialize quite that way. While areas west of D.C. are seeing freezing rain, residents closer to the District are seeing only rain. The threat of icy conditions prompted federal offices and schools across the D.C. a Youngkin calls for revolution in mental health care 12/15/2022 04:45am • Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has unveiled a $230 million plan to overhaul the state's behavioral health care system. Youngkin told an audience in Richmond on Wednesday that so much change is needed to meet the demand for care, that Virginia needs a "revolution," not an evolution in mental hea Tim Kaine, who was stranded 27 hours on I-95 during Va. storm, offers tips for winter drivers 12/14/2022 10:01pm • Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., remembered all too well the 27 hours he was stranded last winter on Interstate 95 with thousands of other motorists. "My mindset changed about eight hours into this 27-hour experience," Kaine said. "For eight hours, it was an extremely, frustrating commuter experience, and DC region prepares for first winter storm; local schools make schedule changes 12/14/2022 07:15pm • D.C.-area schools are delaying start times as the region faces its first significant winter storm of the season. And if you were planning on hitting the roads Thursday morning, you might want to consider alternatives. While the storm Wednesday night won't be a snow maker, widespread icing on the Road crews across the area lay down brine ahead of icy conditions 12/14/2022 12:38pm • Crews across the D.C. region have been treating roads with brine in preparation for winter weather that's expected to come late Wednesday night. There could be ice accumulation, especially north and west of the District, and commuters were encouraged to delay travel during the Thursday morning co DC leaders, hospital association to discuss solutions to staffing shortages as 'perfect storm' looms 12/13/2022 05:49pm • D.C. government officials and the city's hospital association are scheduled to meet later this week to discuss the staffing shortages that are resulting in crowding and long wait times across the city. Wayne Turnage, the city's deputy mayor for health and human services, said at a news conference Bowser to deploy snow team ahead of possible freezing rain Thursday 12/13/2022 04:09pm • Mayor Muriel Bowser said D.C. will deploy the District Snow Team at 7 p.m. Tuesday to treat bridges, highways, overpasses and roadways in preparation for the freezing rain that's in the Thursday morning forecast. Temperatures are anticipated to be in the freezing range until 10 a.m. Thursday. Road closures, parking restrictions in DC for U.S. Africa Leaders Summit 12/13/2022 04:27am • The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit runs from Dec. 13 through Dec. 15 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. And because the event is considered a “National Special Security Event,” it will disrupt traffic around the convention center for days before and after the event. Emergency N Loudoun Co. considering ban on exotic, venomous animals 12/12/2022 09:33am • If you’re looking to own certain venomous animals or an exotic pet in Loudoun County, Virginia, you may have to reconsider. The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will consider banning the private ownership of certain types of exotic and venomous animals, such as wolf hybrids, kangaroos, scorp Wizards explain what went wrong in wanning moments of loss to Clippers 12/10/2022 11:32pm • Wizards explain what went wrong in final moments of Clippers loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington With half their rotation missing due to injuries and playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the Wizards had a small margin for error as they hosted the L.A. Clippers on Satur Teen overdoses in Va., Md. tied to counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl 12/09/2022 12:05pm • An alarming new phase of the opioid crisis appears to be escalating, with more overdoses being reported in parts of the D.C. region tied to counterfeit painkillers that are laced with the extremely dangerous drug fentanyl. According to Prince William County police in Virginia, officers respon Road closures for Sunday's Jingle All the Way race 12/09/2022 11:17am • The Jingle All the Way 5K/15K race will be held this weekend in D.C., bringing road closures around the National Mall. More Local News More Transportation News More DC News The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Fairfax Co. police release bodycam footage after man dies in custody 12/09/2022 11:04am • Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, have released bodycam footage depicting the moments leading up to a man's death in police custody last month. Police said Temiki Murray, 44, of Lorton, appeared to be under the influence of drugs when he ran into traffic on Amherst Avenue in Springfield, Virgin