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'Pivotal question' in debate about overhauling DC crime lab 'Pivotal question' in debate about overhauling DC crime lab 06/30/2022 08:51pm • Should the head of D.C.'s forensic lab be a scientist? And should he or she report directly to the D.C. Council rather than the mayor? More than a year after the D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences lost its accreditation, shutting down its ability to conduct forensic casework on evidence collect DC-295 reopened after cars get stuck in wet tar DC-295 reopened after cars get stuck in wet tar 06/30/2022 05:51am • Did the application process during repaving cause the wet tar that disabled several vehicles, which led to the closing of a section of D.C. 295 between Benning Road and East Capitol Street? That's what the D.C. Department of Transportation thinks happened Wednesday afternoon. The left lane reopen Boating safety trumps social media post, says police chief Boating safety trumps social media post, says police chief 06/29/2022 10:25pm • Boating safely during the Fourth of July weekend is more important than posing for a social media post with a beer in your hand, local first responders said. As recreational boaters backed vessels, ranging from fishing boats to one-person rowboats, into the Chesapeake Bay at the Sandy Point State Staffing shortages, supply chain issues impact local July Fourth events Staffing shortages, supply chain issues impact local July Fourth events 06/29/2022 08:20pm • If you are planning on celebrating Independence Day this year by watching a fireworks show, you may be out of luck. Several jurisdictions around the D.C. area are rescheduling or canceling their fireworks displays because of COVID-related shortages. More Local News More Fourth of Ju Kyle Kuzma reunites with boyhood buddy Monte Morris in Washington Kyle Kuzma reunites with boyhood buddy Monte Morris in Washington 06/29/2022 03:40pm • Kuzma reunites with boyhood buddy Morris after trade originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonWashington snagged the point guard they needed on Wednesday when they traded Ish Smith and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Monte Morris and Will Barton.On the court, the tr Police: Fairfax City man shot dead lying in bed next to wife; family acquaintance arrested Police: Fairfax City man shot dead lying in bed next to wife; family acquaintance arrested 06/29/2022 12:37pm • Police in Fairfax City, Virginia, said Wednesday the father of two who was shot to death last week was asleep in bed with his wife when an acquaintance of the family fired multiple rounds at him. Joshua Daniel Danehower, 33, of Arlington, Virginia, has been arrested and charged with second-degree DC Council passes bill easing restriction on medical marijuana for patients over 21 years old DC Council passes bill easing restriction on medical marijuana for patients over 21 years old 06/29/2022 04:40am • Thanks to an emergency bill passed by the D.C. Council, access to medical marijuana is easier for D.C. residents over the age of 21 and older. A doctor's recommendation is no longer needed for patients looking to register for a patient card, meaning patients can now self-certify their eligibility Report: VDOT does not have enough contractors to help in heavy snow removal 06/29/2022 04:12am • The findings of an audit of the Virginia Department of Transportation's snow removal process found that the agency does not have sufficient contractors to assist in heavy snow removal. The report by the Office of the State Inspector General (OSIG), covers the snow season in the following areas: Commanders sign wide receiver Terry McLaurin to 3-year contract extension Commanders sign wide receiver Terry McLaurin to 3-year contract extension 06/28/2022 03:15pm • Commanders sign Terry McLaurin to 3-year contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonSince joining Washington in 2019, Terry McLaurin has been the club's centerpiece, beloved for both his production and his personality. On Tuesday, the Commanders ensured McLaurin will continue ser DC artist Sam Gilliam dies at 88 DC artist Sam Gilliam dies at 88 06/27/2022 03:55pm • Sam Gilliam, an artist with a big impact in D.C., has died at the age of 88. Gilliam was one of the artists associated with the Washington Color School, which was a movement initiated in D.C. in the 1950s that featured large fields of color as a response to the Abstract Expressionist works th Meet the Democratic candidates for Maryland governor: Jerome Segal Meet the Democratic candidates for Maryland governor: Jerome Segal 06/27/2022 07:37am • This interview is part of a series of interviews with the Democratic and Republican candidates for Maryland governor in 2022. In these interviews, WTOP asked all the candidates the same or similar questions on education, public safety and crime, jobs and the economy, and transportation. The Maryland Car Review: Ford offers an off-road ready Explorer with the rugged Timberline edition Car Review: Ford offers an off-road ready Explorer with the rugged Timberline edition 06/27/2022 04:22am • The popular Explorer SUV had a makeover two years ago and Ford continues to tweak it to boost appeal. The latest Explorer is an adventure-seeking Timberline trim level. (WTOP/Mike Parris) With more ground clearance, the Explorer Timberline looks like a proper off-road SUV. The front-end styling is u 2022 Stanley Cup Final: How to watch Lightning vs. Avalanche 2022 Stanley Cup Final: How to watch Lightning vs. Avalanche 06/26/2022 11:48pm • How to watch Lightning vs. Avalanche in 2022 Stanley Cup Final originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe 2022 Stanley Cup Final is over, and a new champion was crowned. The Tampa Bay Lightning faced off against the Colorado Avalanche for the chance to lift the Cup. This was the history on Flood sensors give Montgomery Co. new way to track water levels remotely Flood sensors give Montgomery Co. new way to track water levels remotely 06/25/2022 12:08pm • A new array of flood sensors will help alert residents in Montgomery County, Maryland, when water levels are rising. The solar-powered flood sensors are active in 22 locations around Montgomery County, with another 13 sites soon to come. More Montgomery County News More Maryland New National Capital Barbecue Battle street closures, parking restrictions this weekend National Capital Barbecue Battle street closures, parking restrictions this weekend 06/25/2022 06:12am • Plan ahead if you're driving in D.C. this weekend as there will be several parking restrictions and street closures for the National Capital Barbecue Battle. The 30th barbecue battle and food festival is sponsored by Giant Food and features barbecue and other summer food specialties, contests, ce
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