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HBCUs get federal grants to support students and campus safety 03/16/2022 08:29pm • Federal grants to enhance security and mental health initiatives will be awarded to historically Black colleges and universities that have received recent bomb threats, Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday. More than one-third of the nation's HBCUs received bomb threats in the past three m DC mayor's budget calls for hiring more police officers 03/16/2022 07:25pm • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wants the next budget to bulk up the police department. The mayor's proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year includes $30 million to recruit and retain officers, and she wants the force increased to 4,000 sworn officers. More D.C. News More Local News Peter Chang, Oyster Oyster among local nominees for James Beard Awards 03/16/2022 01:49pm • The James Beard Foundation announced its nominees for its national restaurant and chef awards on Wednesday, including a number of nominees from the D.C. region. Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group is nominated for Outstanding Restaurateur for such local restaurants as Rasika, Bindaa DC's cherry blossoms reach 3rd stage of growth, halfway to peak bloom 03/16/2022 12:32am • The National Cherry Blossom Festival starts this weekend, and blossoms on the Yoshino cherry trees around D.C.'s Tidal Basin are developing nicely. The cherry blossoms go through six stages of growth, and the National Park Service says they have now reached stage three, called extension of floret VIDEO: Montgomery County police officers save man from burning car on I-270 03/15/2022 10:54pm • Two Montgomery County, Maryland, police officers, who were driving in the right place at the right time, got a man out of a burning vehicle after a crash on Interstate 270 early Saturday morning. It was at around 1:25 a.m., when Officer Nathan Rodgers first noticed a car off the side of the r Mother of girl who died at DC boarding school urges passage of wrongful death bill 03/15/2022 10:34pm • When Stormiyah Denson-Jackson took her life at a D.C. boarding school four years ago, there was no law barring a judge or jury from devaluing wrongful death lawsuits based on gender or race. Her mother, Patricia Denson, has a bill to make sure any settlement linked to her daughter's death comes w Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg, though healthy, could miss Opening Day 03/15/2022 08:25pm • Stephen Strasburg, though healthy, could miss Opening Day originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonStephen Strasburg hasn’t pitched a full season in three years, and he’s determined to end the streak.The Nationals’ starter is heading into Year 3 of the seven-year, $245 million e Prince William to use federal relief funds for bus driver recruitment, homeless students 03/15/2022 04:59pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Prince William County schools are getting some extra help from the federal pandemic relief bills to bolster its learning recovery plans. Trucker convoy back on the road Tuesday 03/15/2022 03:00pm • A day after making a mess of traffic for drivers heading into D.C., the so-called "People's Convoy" was at it again Tuesday. WTOP Traffic Reporter Reada Kessler said they split into groups, at least three, and that I-295 and D.C. 295 were the most affected initially. After encountering blocked Commanders to keep safety Bobby McCain on a two-year deal 03/15/2022 02:55pm • Commanders to keep safety Bobby McCain on a two-year deal originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Commanders are retaining one of their own.Safety Bobby McCain plans to sign a two-year deal worth $11 million to remain in Washington, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The move can't be made o As COVID eases, Montgomery Co. to roll out drop-off PCR testing, freeing up recreation centers 03/15/2022 02:33pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, will roll out a drop-off COVID-19 PCR testing option at several county recreation centers that aims to deliver results in 24 to 48 hours. The tests, whose results are analyzed in a lab, are designed to maintain PCR testing — which is often required for travel — in J.D. McKissic becomes second Commanders player to agree to a deal with Bills 03/15/2022 01:20pm • McKissic becomes second Commander to agree to deal with Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonOne day after ex-Washington defensive lineman Tim Settle agreed to a two-year deal with the Bills, running back J.D. McKissic is reportedly set to follow him.Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, McKissic a Prince George’s Co. council moves to hybrid meetings 03/15/2022 10:25am • The Prince George's County Council in Maryland is shifting from totally virtual to hybrid meetings Tuesday. In a statement, the council said the move to hybrid meetings will give residents a chance to join sessions and public hearings virtually or in person at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Bu Arlington water main break being repaired 03/15/2022 08:22am • A 6-inch water main break in Arlington, Virginia, is being repaired. Emergency repairs started around 8:30 p.m. Monday at 3000 Langston Boulevard, according to Arlington Department of Environmental Services. About 200 customers were affected. More Local News More Arlington News Keeping your pet safe from toxins 03/15/2022 05:25am • This content is written by Dr. Nelson Bricker, Partner and Veterinarian, Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital. Every year we see dozens of animals that have been exposed to toxic substances. The third week of March is National Animal Poison Prevention Week, and we wanted to highlight some of the most co