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Hogan names new info security officer, offices to boost Maryland cybersecurity 06/19/2019 06:33am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland became the latest state on Tuesday to hire a chief information security officer. At least 15 states have authorized such a One in every 108 people on the planet has been displaced, says UN Refugee Agency 06/19/2019 02:14am • More than 70 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to violence or persecution, the United Nations has said, as the global migrant crisis pushed the number of refugees and displaced people to an all-time high. The world's displaced population is now almo Md. rolls out pilot program for digital license plates 06/18/2019 11:14pm • For decades, the car license plate has been pretty much the same. But, for some, a big change could be on the horizon. In Maryland, a two-year pilot program is being launched to test digital license plates. They look pretty much the same as a traditional plate with one big exception: They featu Huge water rescue exercise will occur in Potomac near National Harbor 06/18/2019 05:48am • Don't be alarmed if you see a lot of first responders on the Potomac River on Tuesday morning. The U.S. Coast Guard and several other federal, state and local law enforcement and rescue agencies will carry out a drill simulating a mass water rescue near National Harbor. Starting around 9 a.m. Man must serve 9 years for murder, manslaughter in Bethesda tunnel fire death 06/17/2019 03:21pm • A Montgomery County man convicted in the 2017 fire death of a 21-year-old who was helping him secretly dig tunnels under his Bethesda, Maryland, home must serve nine years in prison. In April, a jury found Daniel Beckwitt, 28, guilty of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the Sep Today in History: June 15 06/15/2019 12:00am • Today is Saturday, June 15, the 166th day of 2019. There are 199 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 15, 1944, American forces began their successful invasion of Saipan (sy-PAN’) during World War II. B-29 Superfortresses carried out their first raids on Japan. O DC's online nonemergency services down for repairs 06/14/2019 09:32pm • The District's 311 online portal and DC311 mobile app are down for system maintenance, the Office of United Communications tweeted Thursday. The portal and mobile app provide a means for D.C. residents to seek nonemergency services and information. They went down at 9 p.m. Thursday night and wi Some of nearly 200 rescued dogs almost ready for adoption in New Jersey 06/14/2019 06:21pm • MADISON, N.J. (AP) — Nearly 200 dogs that were rescued from a former award-winning breeder's property are recovering well, and some will be available for adoption as soon as Saturday, according to a veterinarian facility. The dogs were removed from a property in western New Jersey on Tuesday be Trump planning 4th of July event despite owing millions from inauguration 06/14/2019 05:49pm • The Trump administration is planning a costly Independence Day speech at the Lincoln Memorial, despite its failure to pay off $7 million in debt from the 2017 inauguration, The Washington Post reported on Friday. To cover the lack of funds from the federal government, the District of Columbia wil Today in History: June 14 06/14/2019 12:00am • Today is Friday, June 14, the 165th day of 2019. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag Day. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 14, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a measure adding the phrase “under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance. On this date: In 1775, Amid news of tourist deaths, tips for Americans traveling abroad 06/13/2019 04:00pm • As summer approaches, so do plans for vacationing and adventuring outside the country. However, with recent news of Americans dying while traveling abroad, many may be nervous to do so. A couple from Prince George's County and another American woman died just days apart while at the same Dominica Shattered glass and evacuations in massive Montgomery Co. water main break 06/07/2019 11:15am • A "significant" water main break at Thomas Choice West neighborhood of Montgomery Village in Gaithersburg, Maryland, forced dozens of residents to evacuate Thursday afternoon. Roughly 30 town houses were evacuated, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer. ICY Your guide to pride: Street closures for the Capital Pride Festival 06/07/2019 04:34am • The D.C. area celebrates Pride Month this weekend with the annual Capital Pride Festival, featuring events scheduled from Saturday to Monday. If you're driving into the city, here's what you need to know to get around. Street closures and parking for Saturday to Monday Emergency no parking f Alexandria fire chief to retire in July 06/06/2019 11:09am • Alexandria Fire Chief Robert C. Dubé (left) will retire, effective July 3. Assistant Fire Chief of Administration, Corey A. Smedley (right) will be acting chief. (Courtesy City of Alexandria) Alexandria, Virginia, Fire Chief Robert C. Dubé on Thursday announced his retirement, effective July 3 Hogan’s road compromise praised, but many critics remain skeptical 06/06/2019 11:07am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters and republished with permission. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. In an effort to secure crucial support from a colleague on the Board of Public Works, Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. agreed on We