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Prince William Co. School Board, supervisors talk security, budget surplus at joint meeting 01/27/2023 05:02pm • 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���s Board of County Supervisors seemed eager to fund security increases at county high schools and middle schools in a Review: Despite rushed ending, 'You People' is a biting social rom-com worth watching 01/27/2023 11:16am • In 1967, Sidney Poitier changed the world by meeting his white girlfriend's parents (Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy) in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" (1967), a film that may feel regressive in hindsight but holds a revolutionary place in movie history. Since then, there have been count 'Bigger than Beyonc��': Signature Theatre hosts Ella Fitzgerald cabaret 01/27/2023 01:29am • Signature Theatre is best known for its first-rate musical productions in Shirlingon, Virginia, but they also sprinkle in some dynamite cabaret tributes to legendary musicians. Next week, Signature hosts "First Lady of Song: Ella Fitzgerald" from Jan. 31 to Feb. 5. "It's a cabaret celebrat Metro isn���t at pre-pandemic service levels yet, but it���s getting closer 01/26/2023 08:21pm • Neither ridership nor service have returned to pre-pandemic levels, but Metrorail is moving closer to that point again. At a Thursday board meeting, General Manager Randy Clarke delivered what he termed ���really good news��� about increasing levels of service. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 7, the Or Auto thefts, carjackings in major U.S. cities spike, new report finds 01/26/2023 05:01am • Motor vehicle thefts across 30 major cities have increased by 59% from 2019 to 2022, spiking amid the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis of crime trends released Thursday by the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ). The data also showed motor vehicle theft more than doubled Report: What led to 'confusion' during response at Montgomery Co. high school shooting 01/25/2023 11:04pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, public schools admitted that there was a breakdown in communication during the response to a shooting inside Magruder High School last year. The admission comes in a newly released addendum to its after-action report, which came after additional interviews with school 'Keep shedding people': Does Fairfax Co. pay enough to attract, retain teachers? 01/25/2023 05:37pm • Virginia's largest school system has started hiring teachers for the 2023-24 school year, with a focus on filling vacancies at schools with large shares of students from low-income families. During a school board work session this week, Chief Operating Officer Marty Smith said Fairfax County Publ Why Md. 529 funds seem 'frozen,' accountants recalculating by hand 01/25/2023 06:40am • The newest set of leaders overseeing Maryland���s 529 fund showed up for an appearance before a joint state Senate committee hearing in Annapolis on Wednesday afternoon. However, that doesn���t necessarily mean what they had to say was well received by lawmakers or parents struggling to access funds Bethesda high school calls for safety meeting after 2 girls found passed out in bathroom 01/24/2023 06:44pm • Parents of students in a Maryland high school have been invited to a safety meeting on Monday, Jan. 30, after two girls were found passed out in a bathroom. It happened Monday at 8 a.m. at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, Bethesda Beat first reported. A member of the school's security team re New FDA guidelines would reduce ��� but not eliminate ��� lead in baby food 01/24/2023 06:09pm • ▶ Watch Video: FDA proposes limits for lead in baby food The Food and Drug Administration released draft guidelines Tuesday that detail the maximum amount of lead that can be found in baby food products, and is part of the organization's Closer to Zero initiative aiming to reduce child Virginia vital records office releases state's most popular baby names for 2022 01/23/2023 02:53pm • 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. Whether inspired by scripture, royalty, a favorite singer, Disney character, or family heritage, parents are choosing diverse names for t 5 tips for walking your dog in the cold 01/23/2023 02:07pm • This content is provided by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital. The cold weather months are here and we are all feeling the effects. Even though the temperatures have dropped, it���s still important to get dogs out for exercise. In honor of Walk Your Pet month, here are a few things pet parents need to Montgomery Co. school leaders condemn antisemitism after graffiti found in schools 01/22/2023 10:32am • This week, swastikas and other racist graffiti were found drawn on desks at three different schools in Montgomery County, Maryland. In a statement, Montgomery County Public Schools and the school system's superintendent Monifa Mcknight, along with the Board of Education, said they condemns antise How Big Tech's pandemic bubble burst 01/22/2023 08:11am • In January 2021, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke in lofty terms about how the first year of the pandemic had sparked a staggering shift toward online services, benefiting his company in the process. "What we have witnessed over the past year is the dawn of a second wave of digital transformation s Your tax refund may be smaller this year ��� here's why 01/22/2023 05:03am • Official tax-filing season kicks off Monday, January 23, and it may hold some surprises for your wallet. So, whether you expect to file your 2022 federal income tax return right away or wait until the last minute, now is a good time to get a sense of whether you'll owe more money to the IRS, or w