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Strong storms pull down power lines, flood roads in DC area; warnings remain
The return of summer weather has also brought tornado warnings and heavy rain to the area for Thursday afternoon. That means downed power lines, thousands of power outages and at least a few swamped vehicles to the region.
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4 more charged in 2018 shooting death of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson
A D.C. grand jury has indicted 11 people in connection with the July 2018 murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson, who was killed while trying to buy ice cream in her Northeast D.C. neighborhood.
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Body found in Fairfax County park, police say
Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, have confirmed Thursday afternoon that a body was found in a park after a search that began Wednesday evening.
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DC police seek man in pair of sexual assaults in same NW block
D.C. police are asking for the public’s help in solving two very similar home invasions and sexual assaults that happened in the same block in the span of a little more than 48 hours.
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Jack Evans to leave role as Metro board chairman
Jack Evans, who has been under federal investigation, will not seek reelection to another term as chairman of the Metro board but will remain on the board.
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GOP, Democrats team up to address surprise medical bills
Senior lawmakers of both parties Thursday proposed legislation to tackle “surprise medical bills” and other concerns, from prescription drug costs to uneven vaccination rates.
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Congress on cusp of delivering long-overdue disaster aid
The disaster package — which has more than doubled in size since the House first addressed it last year — would deliver aid for southern states suffering from last fall’s hurricanes, Midwestern states deluged with springtime floods, and fire-ravaged rural California.
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62,000 pounds of raw meat are being recalled, just days before Memorial Day
The possible E. coli contamination was discovered after a random sampling, and the USDA says there have been no reported cases of illness related to this recall.
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The rules — and myths — about food-borne illness
It’s time to go over the rules for what does — and doesn’t — cause health problems at a barbecue or picnic, and Sally Squires, who writes the Lean Plate Club blog, said that so many of those rules come down to simple common sense.
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Montgomery Co. approves $5.8B budget: More for schools and police, plus Bethesda parking hike
The spending plan, which takes effect in July, includes $2.6 billion for schools, an increase of more than $80 million. The council also approved increases for the police and fire departments. Drivers will see an increase in street parking fees in the Bethesda area.
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Hay-Adams’ $1,200 July 4 fireworks viewing package
The Hay-Adams Hotel has put together a July Fourth package that includes dinner, drinks, a viewing party up top and a night in one of its rooms.
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EXCLUSIVE: Remote-controlled car zips by on I-95 (video)
A full-size remote control car has been driving up and down I-95 this week. The test in the 95 Express Lanes was meant to demonstrate that a person sitting from another location could successfully maneuver a full-sized Lincoln around complicated situations miles away.
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Baltimore recovers from ransomware slowly to ensure security
Officials have said hackers using the ransomware variant RobbinHood demanded the city pay the equivalent of $76,000 in bitcoin, which Mayor Bernard Young says won’t happen.
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Charlottesville drama teacher to get special Tony Award
The special Tony Award that honors educators this year will go to a drama teacher in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Lunchwich: Alexandria mom creates kid-friendly frozen sandwich to solve lunch dilemma
Getting the kids out the door on time with a healthy lunch packed and minimal fuss is no small feat. That’s why entrepreneur Heather Stouffer of Mom Made Foods created Lunchwich, a frozen sandwich that thaws in a child’s lunchbox.
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Go fish: 16-pound ‘monster’, nearly 5-pound bullhead catfish make Md. record books
Two fisherman have gotten into the Maryland record books with their latest catches. See photos.
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Memorial Day weekend forecast: Warm to hot with a chance for storms
Memorial Day, the unofficial kickoff of summer, is coming up fast. Whether you’re staying put or hitting the beach, we’ve got the weather news you’ll need to plan for the weekend.
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