Category Archives: Local News
Hung Cao Wins Crowded GOP Nomination Battle in Virginia
By WMAL.comLEESBURG, Va. (AP) - A political newcomer and Vietnamese immigrant emerged from a field of 11 candidates to win the Republican nomination in a northern Virginia congressional district.Hung ...
May 23, 2022
Survey: Chesapeake’s Crab Population at Lowest Since 1990
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - The number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay is estimated to be at the lowest level observed since an annual survey tracking the population began in 1990, officials announced T...
May 20, 2022
Report Finds Falling Student Achievement in K-12 Schools
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia's public schools, which have long enjoyed a reputation for academic excellence, have experienced a yearslong trend of declining student performance exacerbated by the cor...
May 20, 2022
Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Calls for Schools to Teach More “Divisive Concepts”
By WMAL.comIn the aftermath of the racially motivated shooting in Buffalo, NY this past weekend, Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras is stepping up his call for schools to include more...
May 19, 2022
State Budget Update from Richmond
By WMAL.comFollowing a session in which the Virginia General Assembly failed to pass a state budget, Governor Glenn Youngkin has called legislators backs to Richmond in order to finalize a deal to fun...
May 19, 2022
Virginia Health Officials Warn of Possible Measles Exposures
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) - Health officials are warning the public about possible exposures to a child with measles at two northern Virginia locations.The unvaccinated child contracted measles during interna...
May 19, 2022
Jury Sees Pics of Heard’s Swollen Face After Fight with Depp
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) - Jurors in Johnny Depp's libel trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, saw photos Monday of her with red marks and swelling on her face after their final fight before their div...
May 17, 2022
Baltimore Defense Attorney Loses Bid for New Trial
BALTIMORE (AP) - A prominent Baltimore defense attorney has lost his bid for a new trial on charges of money laundering for a drug organization.The Baltimore Sun reports that attorney Ken Ravenell sou...
May 16, 2022
Amber Heard Expected to Resume Testimony in Depp Libel Trial
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) - Amber Heard is expected to take the witness stand Monday for a third day of testimony in a libel suit filed against her by her ex-husband, Johnny Depp.The high-profile trial i...
May 16, 2022
MD Gov. Hogan Signs Bills to Strengthen Cybersecurity
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Gov. Larry Hogan signed measures to strengthen cybersecurity in state and local governments in Maryland on Thursday, after lawmakers approved legislation and big investments earl...
May 13, 2022
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