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Fairfax County ceases pot-possession prosecutions 01/02/2020 04:45pm • On his first day in office, the commonwealth's attorney for Fairfax County, Virginia, has made good on a campaign promise, saying his office will no longer prosecute simple marijuana possession cases against adults. "We did it on the first day because it's the right thing to do," Commonwealth's A Montgomery Co.'s 2020 goal: Make affordable housing more attainable 01/02/2020 10:50am • In 2020, Montgomery County, Maryland, wants to see less stress on residents trying to afford keeping a roof over their heads. In a video detailing his goals for the year, County Executive Marc Elrich said the hope is to be able to expand the amount of money the county has available for affordable Top reason a refinance is not approved (it's not credit score) 12/24/2019 09:07am • Not as many refinancing applications get approved as you might think. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/doble-d) Refinancing is a smart move for many mortgaged homeowners right now, but it's not a slam dunk. More than 90% of home purchase mortgages get approved, but just 75% of refinance applications Local business owner files suit to stop removal of slave auction block in Fredericksburg, Va. 12/22/2019 09:10am • The slave auction block at the corner of William and Charles Streets in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A slave auction block in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia, is once again at the center of controversy. Plans were made to move it to the Fredericksburg Area Museum by March but a local business New developments on the Silver Line timeline: What to know 12/18/2019 05:20pm • It's a few steps forward — and maybe a step or two back — toward opening the Silver Line extension to Dulles International Airport and Loudoun County, Virginia. The stations and most of the rail yard appear to be ready to go and only await some finishing touches. New train testing started Wed I-66 toll money shift could be key to major VRE, Metro and Amtrak expansion 12/16/2019 12:28pm • One concept involves building a new “Rosslyn II” station and realigning rail service around Rosslyn to better support travel demand within Northern Virginia. (Courtesy Metro) A piece of Interstate 66 toll money could be the key to major Metro and Virginia Railway Express improvements. Vir Plan seeks to keep housing affordable along Purple Line Corridor 12/12/2019 07:59am • Building new mass transit options invariably brings new development opportunities, but also increases the threat of current residents being priced out of their homes. As construction continues on the Purple Line — 16 miles of light rail that will connect the Bethesda Metro, in Montgomery County Gig work is on the rise in the Baltimore area — and for many, it's a way of life 12/07/2019 05:40am • BALTIMORE (AP) — By day, Leah Needham buys groceries to deliver to customers in White Marsh and Middle River. But in the evenings, the shopper for online grocery service Shipt trades in her green T-shirt for a pair of ballroom dance shoes and heads to her next gig. In a Glen Burnie studio, she pur What your refinanced mortgage will cost you 12/02/2019 10:03am • Refinancing your mortgage could save you money, and it might not cost you much out of pocket. (Thinkstock) About two-thirds of current mortgage applications are to refinance an existing mortgage and the Mortgage Bankers Association says that's up more than 300% from a year ago. A year ago, 30 Fannie, Freddie mortgage limits in DC area tick up to $765K 11/27/2019 01:06pm • The Freddie Mac headquarters building in McLean, Va., Saturday, April 21, 2018. (AP Photo/J. David Ake) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be able to buy larger mortgages next year. The Federal Housing Finance Agency annually adjusts conforming mortgage loan limits based on average home-selling More millennials say they plan to rent forever, survey finds 11/25/2019 05:07pm • "They just cannot afford to buy a home in many markets," CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger told WTOP. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) A new survey finds many renters in their 20s and 30s have essentially put homebuying on hold and are planning to be "forever renters." The survey from Apar Dulles Toll Road owner takes steps to limit, prevent future toll hikes 11/21/2019 04:20am • The Dulles Toll Road is seen at night. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) Months after a Dulles Toll Road rate hike started bringing in more money, even as some drivers turned away, the road’s owner is taking steps that could limit or prevent some future toll hikes. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Au 'This is a tragedy': Former Baltimore mayor hit with federal charges in children's book scheme 11/20/2019 03:30pm • FILE — In this June 8, 2018 file photo, Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh addresses a gathering during the annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) The disgraced former mayor of Baltimore, who resigned amid investigations into deals to sell her sel Tour reuniting Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald includes 2 stops in Va. 11/19/2019 02:29am • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees The Doobie Brothers are joining with singer and songwriter Michael McDonald for a 50th anniversary tour next year. The tour includes includes two stops in Virginia in June. The reunited Doobie Brothers will play the Veterans Unit Fredericksburg to move slave auction block to museum 11/14/2019 08:44am • A sandstone block where African men, women and children were auctioned as slaves will soon be removed from the Fredericksburg, Virginia, street corner where it's stood since 1843. The Fredericksburg City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday to preserve the stone and loan it to the Fredericksburg Area Museum